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ESL Teacher

Shang Learning is currently seeking experienced and passionate Educators in Beijing. We offer a variety of skills courses (such as Public Speaking and Essay Writing) and subject courses (such as US History and Shakespeare) to Chinese students ages 12-16. We also offer elementary level courses focused around STEM subjects and the Humanities for students ages 8-12. Finally, we also offer ESL and Phonics courses to Chinese students ages 6-8. We have pre-made lesson plans for all sessions of courses, minimizing the amount of time that you need to spend preparing lessons, and we provide training for staff before they begin teaching.

Our reputation as a leading education consultancy has led us to be featured in GQ, The Economist, CNN, The New York Times, CCTV, Study Abroad Magazine as well as various publications in China. We are an international, innovative, and dynamic team of professionals. If you are dedicated to education and interested in growing with us, this is an unparalleled opportunity.

Roles and Responsibilities

Teach a variety of courses with 1 to 10 students in the chosen age range (6-18)
Improve existing courses and develop new courses

Shang Learning provides unique incentives, which include:

Flexible scheduling
Opportunity to work with elite students: the next generation of leaders and influencers

Posted: October 2019

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.

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Location	Beijing, China
Start Date	October 2020
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor
Student Level	Elementary, Middle School
Monthly Salary	USD 2400 - 3300
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Paid national holidays, plus 15 days of PTO per year
Z-Visa sponsorship
Health Insurance
Annual bonuses based on performance and company profitability

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
Education Required	Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Additional School Requirements
Required Skills and Experience Ability to take ownership and initiative as an educator and mentor Must have at least 2 years of full-time teaching experience Willing to commit for at least one year Excellent English language skills Desired Skills and Experience Graduates of top universities have a distinct advantage Experience working with Chinese students a plus Experience working with ESL students a plus Native English speaker
TEFL certification required Find out more about getting TEFL Certified by the renowned University of Toronto Faculty of Education.

About the School

Shang Academy is an independent, co-educational, after-school academy that equips students interested in international education with the necessary skills, knowledge and mindsets for an effective application process – getting in, as well as a seamless assimilation into a foreign society to excel both inside and outside the classroom – getting ahead. Designed for students aged between 6-18, our curriculum spans across primary school, middle school and high school. Our proprietary curriculum focuses on nurturing a set of core skills – communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creative thinking and cultural awareness – that are crucial to a successful transition into international education, and ultimately, navigation into the future.