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Business Teachers

Are you currently living in or near Houston? Here’s your chance to take your love for teaching to China in 2018! Teach Away is accepting applications from Business teachers for Maple Leaf Schools! Maple Leaf is currently China’s leading independent, international school system. They have schools located in 18 cities across China.

Candidates from Houston and the surrounding areas will have the option to attend an online interview with Maple Leaf Schools.

Posted: October 2018
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

Location Houston, Texas, South, USA
Start DateNovember 2018
Contract Length2 Years
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Number of Vacancies5

Job Benefits

  • Competitive salary paid monthly over 12 months
  • Annual airfare allowance 
  • Family Benefits: Annual flights, visas, medical insurance and reduced tuition for up to 2 children
  • Settling in allowance for new teachers ($750)
  • Resigning bonuses for teachers who renew contract
  • Support and assistance with visa application, flights and settling in assistance
  • Vacation: 6 weeks of summer holiday, 4 weeks of winter holiday, and one week each in October and May during Chinese national holidays

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements
  • Must hold a 4 year Bachelor degree (120 credits) 
  • Should hold a British Columbia Teaching Certification (Up to Grade 12) or equivalent 
  • BC Teacher Certification is required prior to departure for China. Maple Leaf Schools will support successful teachers to obtain this
  • Experience not required for teachers who hold a canadian teaching certification