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English Literature Teacher - Shanghai

MacDuffie Schools China are private schools for Chinese students situated in the major cities of Shanghai, Nanjing, and Tianjin. The first school was founded in 2013 and they are American Curriculum Schools, delivering the curriculum in English and following the requirements laid out by the American Common Core Curriculum.  

We looking for qualified and confident native English speakers to join its team of professional teachers. We are a proud and well-established member of the global Macduffie school, which is the world’s famous and century-old international school. We now have 3 campuses in China. Over 500 students are now studying in our school. Our school include kindergarten, primary school and high school.

We need native Literature teacher in MacDuffie School in Linyi. The main responsibility is to teach literature to Grade 9-12.

Job Summary:

  • Working for 40 hours per week
  • Teaching up to 25 classes per week or as needed for the whole of the school year
  • Working 5 days per week from Monday to Friday
Posted: April 2019
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LocationShanghai, China
Start DateNovember 2019
Eligible CandidatesDistrict/Regional Level Administrator, Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student LevelHigh School
Monthly SalaryUSD 2700 - 4200
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Work Days: 200 days per year
  • Salary Range: 2700-4200USD per month depends on experience
  • Airfare Allowance: 10000CNY per year
  • Housing Allowance
  • School Age Allowance
  • Renewal Bonus
  • Paid Holidays: 
    • Chinese Public Holidays
    • Winter & Summer Vacation
  • International health insurance
  • Pick-up service

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
TESL/TEFL Certificate
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorLiterature
Additional School Requirements
  • Native English speaker with a clear accent - USA, UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand
  • More than 2 years  teaching experience in an International Curriculum and fluent English