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Kindergarten English Teacher

Teach kindergarten (K1, K2 and K3) and experience "real China" in a canal-lined mid-level city about an hour from Shanghai.

Get high-quality professional development - including educational technology and EFL micro-credentials - from Banyan Global Learning.

Generous salary and modern accommodations make for relatively easy living and lots of travel. Kunshan is a growing city with a thriving but close-knit expat community. Banyan Global Learning is an innovative collective of teachers in Asia & America that focus on progressive practices, quality instruction and professional support.

Teacher's guides are provided on how to use our original, tailored curriculum. Each teacher retains the freedom to approach any given lesson in a way that suits their particular passions, interests and abilities as well as the needs of their students.

To qualify for a work visa, teachers will have 1) 24 months experience as an English teacher OR 2) TEFL or early childhood teaching credential.

Apply today!

Posted: February 2020

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Location	Kunshan, China
Start Date	August 2020
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student Level	Early Childhood
Monthly Salary	USD 2622 - 2987
Number of Vacancies	2

Job Benefits

Monthly salary of 18,000 RMB
If a teacher stays for an optional second year, the monthly salary is 20,500 RMB
An additional 20,500 RMB bonus will be paid upon completion of a second-consecutive year
School housing (a single apartment or room in a shared apartment) or 3300 RMB/month stipend is provided in the first year of service
Stipend is subject to local taxation
To offset the cost of transportation to Asia, 4500 RMB is provided as additional salary twice per year (once at the beginning of each semester) for a total of 9000 RMB travel stipend. Teacher does not need to provide any proof of travel. Stipend is subject to local taxation
Limited health insurance for no-fault emergencies

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required	Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Additional School Requirements
K-12 Teaching Credential/License or TESL/TEFL Certificate (120 hours) or ECE Credential/License or 2 years teaching experience (proof is required) Must be native speaker from an English-speaking country to qualify for work visa Must be able to interview either over video teleconferencing or in Shanghai, Taipei, Los Angeles or Portland (OR) Must be able to provide a demo video (10+ minutes) and/or perform a teaching demo live over video teleconferencing, in person in Kunshan, Taipei, Los Angeles or Portland (OR) Must be able to provide at least 3 professional references No knowledge of Mandarin is necessary

About the School

Tsai Hsing School is an esteemed institution with a rich history in Taipei and a kindergarten branch in Kunshan, China called Xing Kong Starry Sky Kindergarten. Our English program is administered by Banyan Global Learning and combines content-based instruction, progressive student-centered activities, and traditional methods to promote academic and real-world usage of the English language. We are a growing network of educators who share a common passion for teaching and the empowerment of language. For over 15 years, Banyan’s original content has created authentic connections across the globe. Our work is heart-forward, highly interactive, and teaches crucial life skills. We teach understanding and skills to find your place in the world. We do this by connecting students to new people, undiscovered places, and fresh ideas. We do this for K-12 schools and institutions that outsource content creation and delivery.