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International English Teacher

Teach with EF Education First Zhengzhou in Henan, often called the birthplace of Chinese civilization. Enjoy a fun and rewarding experience that you will never forget. With 7 centers across the city, open over 18 years in our city alone and more than 35 international teachers currently working with us, many teachers have enjoyed teaching, learning and experiencing China.

Zhengzhou is a metropolitan city of more than twelve million residents and a thriving foreign population. In the city there is lots to do in your off time and less than 2 hours away are ancient capital cities such as Luoyang and Kaifeng, the Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes!

Full training, comprehensive insurance, flight allowance (and help buying initial ticket if necessary), housing and visa help is provided by the school and all salary numbers are post-tax take home pay

Job Responsibilities

  • Teaching English to kids aged 3-18 in groups of up to 16 students
  • Planning and delivering lessons to children
  • Using electronic media and EF-developed courseware to teach English effectively and efficiently
  • Evaluating progress and providing ongoing guidance to students and parents for their improvement
  • Assigning and evaluating out-of-class assignments
  • Participating in and implementing training and development to improve your teaching abilities

 

 

Posted: December 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.

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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LocationZhengzhou, China
Start DateJanuary 2020
Eligible CandidatesUniversity Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 1492 - 1776
Number of Vacancies10

Job Benefits

All numbers quoted below are net, post-tax, after-all-deductibles, take-home pay):

  • Starting salary of CNY10,500-12,500 (net) per month after tax, housing, insurance, flight (based on performance bonuses) (CNY10,000 net for the first 2-month probationary period)
  • Aetna insurance (comprehensive medical and accident insurance): the School pays for 100% of the Aetna insurance premium
  • Full reimbursement of visa application and document authentication-related costs incurred outside China (based on provided official receipts/invoices)
  • CNY9000 flight allowance and assistance buying initial ticket if needed
  • Free housing, including essential amenities provided by the School during employment term
  • Full and ongoing support throughout employment for career guidance, skills development and growth as well as career progression to senior teacher, director of studies and higher
  • TKT Cambridge Young Learners free certification sign-up
  • Regularly organized staff trips to various locations in China
  • Low cost of living in city 

Also to address the needs of some onboarding teachers who face cashflow difficulties prior to arrival in China, arrival flight financing (salary advance) program – upon mutual agreement, the School purchases a one-way flight ticket for the onboarding teacher (from their nearest international airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, the cost of flight to be deducted from the teacher’s pay check after arriving in Zhengzhou)

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Additional School Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • The ability to obtain a clear criminal background check
  • The ability to live abroad for at least one year
  • Applicants must be citizens from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa to meet China’s visa regulations