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ESL Teacher

Not Your Typical ESL Teaching Position. Join our College Preparatory Program.

 

About the program

Our program is designed for Chinese high school students that will be attending college in the U.S. or other English-speaking countries. The program combines traditional U.S. high school courses with TOEFL and SAT preparation to prepare students for college abroad, while also allowing them to earn a U.S. diploma and a Chinese high school diploma. Primary courses include ESL, Social Studies, Arts & Crafts, Music, Physical Education and more. The focus of the program is to prepare the students to be successful in an English-speaking college and improve their ability to be accepted into the best U.S. and international colleges and help students to improve their English, learn 21st century skills and become global citizens. 
 

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver lessons; determine homework, projects, and quizzes
  • Correct homework, grade and keep detailed records for all students 
  • Participate in weekly teacher meetings, conference calls with BIE’s head office in California, Chinese High School functions, student, and extracurricular activities
  • Utilize standard US curriculum and textbooks as well as PowerPoint presentations
  • Work with assistant teachers to ensure effective lessons
Posted: September 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).

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LocationChengdu, Guangzhou, Dongguan (Guangdong), Quanzhou (Fujian) Jinjiang (Fujian), Julong (Fujian) and Mudanjiang (Heilongjiang), China
Start DateMarch 2021
Contract Length1 Year
Eligible CandidatesUniversity Graduate
Student LevelAll Levels
Monthly SalaryUSD 2550 - 3120
Number of Vacancies10

Job Benefits

  • Salary: up to 22,000 RMB per month (higher in Guangzhou) 
  • Accommodation: Single apartment provided
  • Contract completion bonus: 10,000RMB/year
  • Airfare reimbursement to China
  • Free Medical insurance
  • Full work visa and resident’s permit 
  • Paid leave in addition to all Chinese national holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
MajorEducation related major preferred
Additional School Requirements
  • TEFL certificate or 2 years previous teaching experience supported by reference letters
  • Experience teaching US curriculum an advantage  
  • Proof of non-criminal background (needs to be dated within the previous 6 months to be valid)
  • Clean health check (needs to be dated within the previous 12 months to be valid)
  • Degree certificate and non-criminal background check must be authenticated