Program Highlights
-Excellent salary: 7,500 to 9,000 RMB per month
-Airfare and housing allowance provided
-State of the art technology and teaching resources
-Low cost of living
-Teach in the world’s largest language school
The Jobs
We are currently holding interviews for enthusiastic, dynamic and qualified English teachers who have strong passion for teaching young learners at our school in Changshu. Candidates will use a variety of teaching approaches along with their creativity and energy and a wide range of teaching materials and technology to engage students in a truly memorable and effective learning experience.
English First (EF) is truly a global company, established in 1965 and now with over 400 centers around the world. EF opened its first school in China in 2001 and has since established itself as the market leader for private language learning with over 150 schools, employing over a thousand teachers. Our school in Changshu opened in 2011 and is currently ranked the number 1 EF school in China, for customer service.
Each of our classrooms is equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard, an internet connection and access to all course materials via an internal network. This state of the art technology opens a wide range of possibilities of teaching and learning inside the classroom. Teachers can pull up any relevant media from the internet anytime during the class. Each teacher has their own personal classroom so you have the freedom to decorate it the way you want it.
Course materials & technology
Popular with students and teachers alike, EF course books have been developed by a dedicated team of linguistic and educational experts. Course books are accompanied by a wide range of supplementary materials including flashcards, posters, handouts, CD’s, videos, songs and in-class computer applications, all essential for teachers to deliver varied and engaging classes.
Changshu – The City
Changshu, Mandarin for “frequent harvest” is a city known as the “clothing capital of China”. It has a reputation being the worldwide leader in garment distribution and trade. It is located in the south-eastern part of eastern China’s Jiangsu province, the richest and most fertile land on the Yangtze River Delta. It has a mild and humid climate with distinct seasons. Its population is over one million.
If you want to experience modern and ancient China, Changshu is the ideal city for you. Living and working in this city gives you a perspective on China’s past, present and future. One if its amazing features is Yushan Mountain rising high above Yangtze River plain. Its mountain park is crisscrossed with hiking trails, rivers, lakes, tea farms and ancient temples with an excellent view of the city skyline right below. You can also find the beautiful Shang Lake with old temples placed around the city.
What’s special about Changshu compared to other cities in China is its good air quality with the help of the local economy just focusing on light manufacturing, garment production and technology services instead of heavy industry. It is famous for its beautiful parks, gardens, pagodas and temples.
Main Responsibilities
-Maximum of 20 teaching hours per week
-Total of 40 hours per week work including teaching
-Weekend classes with Wednesdays and Thursdays off
-Teach a variety of English classes to a range of abilities
-Ensure students learn in an engaging manner
-Make good use of our extensive course materials and technology in the classroom
-Plan lessons and prepare teaching materials in advance for all classes
-Cooperate with the CM and DOS in ensuring the constructive communication and efficient operation of the centre
-Assist in the placement testing and interviewing of new students
-Carry out teaching related responsibilities including, but not limited to demonstration classes, conversation clubs, tutorials, seminars and presentations
-Attend and organize center social events
Compensation
-Excellent salary: 7,500 to 9,000 RMB per month (depending on qualifications and teaching ability)
-Options for free housing or housing allowance of 1,500 RMB per month
-Flight allowance provided: 9,000 RMB (half provided after 6 months and the other half after completion of contract)
-Legal ‘Z’ work visa
-12 days public holidays plus 10 days extra holidays
-Insurance provided
-Regular Chinese lessons provided
-Bonuses: Will be discussed during interview
-On-going training and academic support
-Regular staff outings/ banquets
-Free mobile phone and phone card on arrival
-Possibility of subsidized CELTA/ Diploma courses
Requirements
-Bachelor’s degree
-TEFL certificate preferred (No TEFL? – We recommend INTESOL
-Native English speaker from UK, USA, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand or Australia
-Experience teaching young learners strongly preferred
-Outgoing, social, passionate about teaching, culturally aware
There are no costs whatsoever for the entire recruitment process.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.