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Making every Chinese lesson count, together.

We are looking for people who care about teaching and enjoy working together. Bring your expertise and curiosity to work that connects languages and cultures.

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Help make every Chinese lesson count.

Good learning takes a thoughtful team

Niukool began with two part-time online Chinese teachers. Today, teaching, content and coordination all contribute to the learning experience.

Learner-centred

We start from what students really need to say, then decide what to teach and how to practise.

Expertise made visible

We discuss work through real materials, lessons and feedback, so every improvement has a basis.

Open and respectful

We value different languages, cultures and backgrounds, and build trust through clear communication.

How we work

Clear expectations, useful feedback and room for professional judgment.

Time for what matters

Clear tasks, deadlines and communication up front, so preparation, creation and teamwork each have room.

Share methods, grow together

Swap examples, classroom insights and materials, turning individual experience into shared methods.

Feedback drives the next step

Be specific about problems, try one small improvement, then test whether it works in practice.

Connecting cultures

Work with students and partners from many backgrounds, using language as a way to understand each other.

Find your direction

Explore teaching, curriculum and project roles.

All · 4 roles

Teaching

Online Chinese teacher

Remote · Part-time / Project-based

Role details

Help learners from all backgrounds use Chinese through real-life dialogues and practice.

What you will do

  • Teach online 1-on-1 and small groups of 2–4, recording learning points and feedback.
  • Prepare materials for learning goals and co-create examples, activities and homework.
  • Share student progress with the course support team and adjust teaching plans.

What we are looking for

  • Clear, natural Chinese, and another language to support beginners.
  • Commitment to preparation and feedback, and the ability to explain your approach with examples.
  • A reliable online teaching setup, and a short demo lesson or lesson plan sample.
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Teaching

Kids Chinese teacher

Remote · Part-time / Project-based

Role details

Bring stories, games and everyday tasks into class so children have more chances to speak.

What you will do

  • Plan interactive lessons around children's ages, language backgrounds and interests.
  • Encourage speaking through pictures, stories and tasks, and record participation.
  • Share learning priorities with parents and the course team, and suggest home practice.

What we are looking for

  • Enjoy working with children and give simple, clear instructions.
  • Understand how children learn languages and can share sample activities or work.
  • Adapt the pace to children's responses and respect each family's language background.
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Curriculum and content

Curriculum content designer

Remote · Project-based

Role details

Design content teachers want to teach and students can use, starting from real communication goals.

What you will do

  • Write dialogues, scenario tasks, levelled exercises and teacher notes.
  • Pilot content with teachers, gather issues and refine it.
  • Check natural language, task difficulty and usage rights for materials.

What we are looking for

  • Experience in curriculum design, teaching content or language learning products.
  • Shareable lesson plans, exercises or writing samples.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to turn complex ideas into clear learning steps.
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Programmes and operations

Learning and programme coordinator

Shanghai / Remote · Project-based

Role details

Connect students, teachers and programmes, and make sure every detail is confirmed.

What you will do

  • Organise learning needs and help communicate course and programme arrangements.
  • Maintain programme checklists and follow up on materials, schedules and participant details.
  • Collect feedback and work with the team to improve the experience.

What we are looking for

  • Clear communication and strong written Chinese and English.
  • Experience in education services, cross-cultural work or project coordination.
  • Organised, proactive in noting issues and following up.
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Get to know each other

Start with your experience and the work you’d like to do.

  1. Introduce my experience

    Choose a role and share your experience, languages and links to your work.

  2. Talk it through

    Discuss your experience, our current work and what we each expect.

  3. Professional exchange

    A demo lesson, portfolio review or project task, depending on the role, to see how we work.

  4. Confirm

    Agree responsibilities, timing and terms in writing.

Don't see the right role?

Tell us what you do best, what you care about and what you would like to work on with us.

Introduce yourself

Before you apply.

Can I work remotely?

Online teaching, curriculum work and some programme support can be remote. For on-site roles, we will confirm location and timing with you.

What should I include in my application?

A short CV, the role you are interested in and links to shareable work. Teachers can add a lesson plan or demo. Please do not send ID or other sensitive documents at this stage.

Can I get in touch if no role matches?

Yes. Tell us your expertise and the work you would like to do, and we will discuss it based on our needs.

How are hours and pay agreed?

Once the role and working arrangement are clear, we discuss hours, workload, pay and payment terms.