Jinan at a Glance 

Approximately 9,000 years ago, ancestors were already living in Jinan (pronunciation: ['dʒi:'næn]). In 1994, Jinan was designated as a sub-provincial city. Having more than 10 districts and 2 counties, Jinan now is the political, economic and cultural centre of Shandong Province. 

Where Is Jinan

Jinan stands in the centre part of Shandong Province with Mount Tai to the South and the Yellow River to the North. The distance from Jinan to Beijing is 227 miles by air. See the location of Jinan in the map below.  

Population of Jinan

According to Jinan Statistical Yearbook 2019, the population of Jinan is 6.56 million by the end of 2018. The density of population is 820 people per square kilometre in 2018. 

Weather in Jinan

In 2019, Jinan had 218 days with good or excellent air quality. The average high temperature in the city is 32 °C while the average low temperature is -5 °C. The annual average humidity is 55%.

In Jinan, spring is an appropriate time to pay a visit to Baotu Spring. Summer is hot and humid when half of the annual rainfall comes during this period. In autumn it is pleasant to go for a stroll around the city. In winter it is a perfect time to appreciate the snowscape of Daming Lake. 

How to Get to Jinan 

By Train

Jinan has three major railway stations. Jinan Railway Station is around 2.5 miles (4 kilometres) to the city centre. Jinan East Railway Station is situated in the northeast part of downtown Jinan. Jinan West Railway Station is around 8 miles (13 kilometres) from the city centre.

By Air 

Jinan Yaoqiang Airport is situated 33 km (21 miles) northeast of downtown Jinan and north of Yaoqiang town, which handled 16,611,795 passengers in 2018. 

Teach English in Jinan, Shandong 

With the further implementation of the reform and opening up, Jinan provides much more opportunities than ever before for expatriates who seek English teaching jobs in China. Although Jinan doesn’t have as ample opportunities as other Tier 1 cities, it is capable of providing you with a relative promising English teaching market. 

In Jinan, if you are an English native speaker with more than two years of working experience, you will be highly competitive in seeking ESL jobs. Besides, teaching English in Jinan would help you earn money, save money and experience life in the major city of Bohai Rim Region.

International School Jobs in Jinan

There are eight international schools in Jinan and other international programs in high schools. 

• Maple Leaf International School Jinan
• Ambright-Jinan Thomas School
• Jinan Xiehe Bilingual Experimental School
• Zhangqiu Bilingual International School

As its name suggests, international schools have a variety of students resources from local families and foreign countries. Most of the international schools have curriculums including Advanced Placement curriculum, A-Levels, IB curriculum and so forth. 

Therefore, you should have the teaching capability about the particular curriculum such as engineering and social science courses. You should design teaching plans, assign and correct homework according to curricular requirements. Moreover, you should report student performance promptly and provide needed guidance to students and parents.

Kindergarten Jobs in Jinan

Even though the number of private kindergartens is not on a par with that of Shanghai, the kindergarten market is expected to mushroom in the next decades. 

Jinan Etonkids Kindergarten was founded in 2010 with three campuses and IVY International Kids Kindergarten was established in 2019. 

These kindergartens aim to provide pre-school children with a first-class learning environment and the essence of Chinese and Western education, which will benefit them for a lifetime. They not only attach great importance to education but also pay attention to children’s personality and character shaping, particularly cultivating their self-confidence, responsibility, independence and comprehensive analytical competence to cope with problems.

Because public kindergartens do not provide English language instruction, parents who are deeply concerned about their children’s future in English learning would send them to the private kindergartens for a bilingual setting. Therefore, foreign English teachers with enthusiasm and working experience are required to establish a bilingual and international atmosphere for children from three to six years old.

As a foreign English teacher in kindergarten, you should plan and deliver lessons to the young learners and manage other relevant extra-curricular activities. During the teaching period, you need to employ a variety of teaching and caring methods to ensure high-quality learning takes place. Moreover, you should provide an immersive English-speaking environment during the scheduled time. 

You should also evaluate student physical and emotional progress and provide ongoing guidance for improvement. Monitoring students progress and maintaining a portfolio are part of your responsibilities. In addition, you should maintain good relationships with parents and keep them well-informed about their children’s progress and condition. 

Click and check more information about these top kindergartens with TTJ:

• Etonhouse Kindergarten Jinan campus(K1)

Training Centre Jobs in Jinan

Apart from the kindergartens and international schools, there are numerous training centres in Jinan. The training centres vary from colossal corporations to small training centres located at the single-room in an apartment. Likewise, the salary and quality of students and colleges could differ markedly from one training centre to another. 

• Bridge Education
• Jinan New Orientation School
• WorldKids English
• Highgate International English, Jinan
• E.Mass Kid's English Training Centre
• Jinan Children's English Training School
• Dinuo Education

Generally speaking, those huge corporations could offer a higher salary for teachers whereas small centres could afford relatively lower wages. Nevertheless, the requirements and regulation for a corporation are more stringent whereas in small centres you could be more relaxed. Therefore, it is vital to find a job commensurate with your competence. For foreign teachers who are not experienced enough to apply for a famous international school or kindergarten, opting for training centre is a wise action which could set a stage for further career development.

How Much Do You Get Paid to Teach in Jinan

Type of School	Monthly Basic Salary
Training Centres	¥14,042 ($2,005) to ¥22,417 ($3,201)
International Schools	¥16,500 ($2,356) to ¥28,750 ($4,105)
Kindergartens	¥18,000 ($2,570) to ¥24,167 ($3,451)

According to ‘Jinan City & Salary 2020 Research Report’, among all the three beforementioned types, you could get more salary in international schools and kindergartens than in training centres. The average monthly basic salary is ¥22,625 ($3,231) in international schools, ¥21,083 ($3,011) in kindergartens and ¥18,229 ($2,603) in training centres. 

Jinan ESL Job Requirements 

According to ‘Jinan City & Salary 2020 Research Report’,

Having a bachelor degree is a prerequisite for all international schools, kindergartens and formal training centres. 

Two years of working experience is required for international schools and kindergartens while training centres recruit teachers having working experience below two years 

Being an English native speaker is not a must for most training centres whereas for more than 75% job openings in international school and kindergartens, it is necessary to be a native speaker. 

Living in Jinan, China 

Designated as a sub-provincial city in 1994, Jinan has been a vibrant city politically, economically and culturally. Teaching jobs in Jinan offer you an opportunity to have a taste about life in other cities in China despite Tier 1 cities like Beijing and Shanghai. 

Things to Do in Jinan

Despite lacking the metropolitan atmosphere like that of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, Jinan has a couple of famous springs, lakes and mountains.

Baotu Spring 

It is renowned as one of the best springs of Jinan, located at the prosperous centre district of Jinan. The spring water is pure and clear, spurting out from below day and night with the astounding height of several feet.

Thousand-Buddha Mountain 

The mountain is located 1.55 miles to the south of Jinan with an elevation of 285 metres. The Thousand-Buddha Temple lies on the halfway up the mountain and overlooks the whole Jinan City.  Climbing up the mountain, you could enjoy the freshness of the mountain air and leave the hustle and bustle of city life far behind. 

Daming Lake Park 

The park stands to the north of old downtown. Daming Lake has a long and rich history and numerous buildings and natural landscapes are commemorating ancient people’s achievements and accomplishments. Therefore, it is a lovely site for both taking a stroll and lightening up by the lakeside.

Furong Street 

It is the most famous food street in Jinan located in downtown. Furong Street is a pedestrian street which is named after the famous Furong spring. Numerous stalls along the street offer a wide range of Shandong specialities and characteristic cuisine of other regions.

Cost of Living in Jinan

According to NUMBEO,

• Four-person family monthly costs: ¥10,784 ($1,542) without rent.
• A single person monthly costs: ¥3,026 ($433) without rent.
• Cost of living index in Jinan is 32.90% lower than in Shanghai.
• Rent in Jinan is, on average, 71.41% lower than in Shanghai.
• Jinan has a cost of living index of 33.23.

Where to Live in Jinan 

Generally speaking, expatriates mostly live in the central district involving Shizhong District, Lixia District, Huaiyin District and Tianqiao District for the consideration of transportation and living conditions. 

Even though the nightlife in Jinan is not the razzmatazz as that of Shanghai, you can loosen up after one day's stressful work. With the economic development, there are more absorbing bars and pubs mushrooming in Jinan which attract the young generation.

Jinan Subway Map

By the end of 2019, Jinan Metro System has 2 lines and 23 stations in total. Line 2 is under construction.

Jinan City&Salary Report