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Elementary ESL Educator - Taipei

BigByte Education - More Info

BigByte was built on the promise of tomorrow. So you could say that forward-thinking is ingrained in our DNA. We're always looking for new ways to innovate and improve the education landscape. We have our team to thank for that. We're an ambitious group-- always curious and never satisfied. It takes a lot of hard work to make our world turn. That's why we'll put a lot of time into your development, encourage you, and reward your hard work. Together, let's make this world a better place for the generations to come. 

Posted: September 2020
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LocationTaipei, Taiwan
Start DateMay 2024
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, ESL Instructor
Student LevelElementary, Middle School
Monthly SalaryUSD 2000 - 2500
Number of Vacancies5

Job Benefits

  • Provide Hourly rate & Salay Package. The hourly rate rang from NT$700-800 (after 2-month probation); the salary range starting from NT$55,000~NT$65,000.
  • Average 16-20 teaching hours, with weekends off
  • Small class sizes, with an average of 12
  • Access to National Health Insurance and labor insurance
  • Sponsored residency permit (ARC)
  • Comprehensive online and in-person training program for all newcomers
  • Access to mentoring and educator workshops
  • Full classroom autonomy 
  • Work locations in the city center with access to convenient transportation systems

Interview Process (around 1.5 weeks):

  • First Interview 
  • Demo Lesson
  • Contract Meeting 

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
TESL/TEFL Certificate
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (minimum)
  • 1+ years of experience teaching children full-time in a classroom setting (strongly preferred)
  • TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/TESL certification
TEFL certification required
Find out more about getting TEFL Certified by the renowned University of Toronto Faculty of Education.

About the School

At BigByte Education, we believe there is a better way to educate the youth. A more current, skill-focused way where a student learns invaluable skills that can and will be applied in their future. We are obsessively passionate about education, and our mission is to help the next generation as best we can. We focus mainly on providing students with comprehensive English language skills. With recent advances in technology, we know the education landscape is constantly improving and we see this as an opportunity. We're excited to provide excellent education through our courses, trips, and community.  Our Journey Driven by our continuous desire to help the leaders of tomorrow, BigByte has made many improvements over the past two decades. In 1996, we introduced a new reading program, giving students a chance to read and reflect every day. Then, in 1999, we organized our first international trip, sending our students to California for a six-week study course. More recently, in 2008, we were invited by the National Science Council to take part in SciFest in Finland, where top students from all over the world come to represent their country.  

About Taiwan

Teaching abroad in Taiwan offers an opportunity for teachers to gain international teaching experience, as well as opportunities for exceptional travel. A heavily populated island nation southeast of mainland China, Taiwan is home to 23 million people. Known for IT manufacturing, Taiwan is also home to spectacular sights such as the Taroko Gorge. For more information on what it's like to teach in Taiwan, read more here. 

CapitalTaipei
LanguageMandarin Chinese is the main language spoken, with Taiwanese (also called Hokkien)
Population23.51 million
CurrencyNew Taiwan dollar (NT$)
Major ReligionBuddhism, Taoism and Confucianism
ClimateSubtropical in the north, tropical in the south
Size36,193 km²