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Kindergarten English Teacher

Founded in 2009, Maple Bear Canadian Schools in Zhengzhou (Maple Bear Zhengzhou) is a Canadian franchised school, dedicated to the integration of Chinese and Canadian early childhood education.

Maple Bear Zhengzhou presently operates six preschools and one elementary school. The rapid growth and development of Maple Bear Zhengzhou are due to sound operational strategies and proven student educational and developmental benefits.

As an international educational institution, Maple Bear Zhengzhou has a well-established support system for both local and international staff and a professional team that is dedicated to supporting student development. Maple Bear Zhengzhou is regarded as a leader in the ECE field in the community.  

Posted: March 2022
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationZhengzhou, China
Start DateSeptember 2022
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student LevelEarly Childhood
Monthly SalaryUSD 2500 - 3500
Number of Vacancies6

Job Benefits

Before Coming to Zhengzhou, China

  • Work visa sponsorship (visa application instruction and support provided);
  • Appropriate Apartment prepared for you;
  • “What to Pack” recommendations provided;
  • Orientation Package provided;
  • Co-teacher and student information provided;
  • Airline ticket to Zhengzhou, China purchased for you;

 

After Arriving in Zhengzhou, China

  • Airport pick up arranged for you;
  • Settling down assistance provided;
  • Orientation and academic training provided;
  • On-going academic support provided;
  • Daily life support provided;
  • Chinese lessons provided;
  • Team build activities organized;

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
TESL/TEFL Certificate
Other Certification
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
MajorEducation or English preferred, other with teaching experience is fine
Additional School Requirements
  • Fluent English Speaker
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor and above; Education major preferred.
  • Teaching Experience: 2+ years teaching experience with young children preferred ( practicum experience acceptable)
  • Teaching License, TEFL Certificate or equivalent is a plus
  • Strength in art, dancing, and music is a plus
TEFL certification required
Find out more about getting TEFL Certified by the renowned University of Toronto Faculty of Education.

About the School

The Maple Bear program is owned by MapleBear Global Schools Ltd. and the program is based on current Canadian education practices. The program is aimed at offering high-quality education to children worldwide. MapleBear Global Schools Ltd. owns over 400 schools in over 20 countries including MapleBear schools in Zhengzhou, China, and is still growing. For more information, please visit www.en.maplebear.cn. MapleBear Zhengzhou has been in operation since August 2009, and it currently offers full-time preschool and full-time elementary programs. Philosophy: Educate the whole child with a child-centered approach; Implement the Canadian immersion style of English and Chinese education; Children learn best through experimenting and exploring. Mission Statement: Prepare the children to be lifelong learners in a safe, secure, and stimulating environment while providing Canadian-based ECE education that mixes the best of both Chinese and Western education practices. MapleBear Zhengzhou is like a big family composed of staff, children, and their families across multiple schools around the city. We strive together to create a warm welcoming atmosphere for our children, their families, and staff. We feel strongly that it is both our professional duty and moral responsibility to ensure our school is a nurturing and caring educational environment for our children which we work together to create. Presently MapleBear Zhengzhou has one elementary school and six preschools in operation. We welcome dedicated teachers joining our team!