ESL Teacher
Adventure Starts Here!
Are you looking to drop your boring 9-5 routine and find a career on the road? Wish you could travel more and save money while doing it? At Giraffe we offer an opportunity to start your adventure abroad and make a positive impact on kids lives at the same time. This is an opportunity for passionate adaptable people that want to have fun while working.
Community Starts Here!
Over our past 10 years in Shanghai we have developed a community atmosphere amongst our staff. With teachers from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, & the US we have become a diverse family and made lifelong friends. Living in Shanghai means there's always something fun to do and working at Giraffe means you always have people to do it with.
We love to travel! With a relaxed working schedule, you will have plenty of time to live out your dream vacations.
Teaching Starts Here!
Whether you have years of experience or this is your first time teaching we can help you develop professionally. When you first join the Giraffe team we get you up to speed with a personalized training process that is designed to get you comfortable with the curriculum before taking your own classes. We also offer ongoing training to help you develop into the best teacher you can be.
In addition to our primary classroom based courses we have created other courses like Speak Up, Write On, and Inspired Learning. These courses focuses on public speaking, drama, creative writing and other real world English experiences. Whatever your interests are as a teacher, Giraffe can offer you the opportunity to use your creativity in a productive way.
Responsibilities
- 13-16 teaching hours per week
- 30-hour work week including teaching hours
- Lesson planning for students 3-12 years old
- Participate in events and special activities based on Western holidays (Christmas, Halloween, etc.)
- Attend trainings and meetings
- Weekend classes with days off during the week
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 | Shanghai, China |
| Start Date | September 2020 |
| Eligible Candidates | ESL Instructor |
| Student Level | Early Childhood |
| Monthly Salary | USD 2400 - 3000 |
| Number of Vacancies | 10 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Work Visa Eligibility | United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand |
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| TEFL certification required Find out more about getting TEFL Certified by the renowned University of Toronto Faculty of Education. | |