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Young Learners ESL Teacher

Education First Hefei

Hefei, China

US 2000 - 2400 a month

Free shared housing OR 2,000 RMB a month living allowance

7,000 RMB travel allowance (including arrival flight fully reimbursed upon arrival)

Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 year

Number of Vacancies: 5

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, University Graduate, ESL Instructor

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Required Certificates:
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
Certification Requirements: TEFL certification required
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Additional School Requirements:

Teachers must be native speakers of English and be able to obtain or provide:

A Bachelors Degree (this will need to be notarized, legalized and authenticated)
A recent background check (this will need to be notarized, legalized and authenticated)
TEFL/TESOL or another teaching certificate

If you do not have a TEFL/TESOL or other teaching certificate, we are willing to partially sponsor your studies to obtain one!

Job Benefits:

All contracts are signed for 1 calendar years time and come with:

Up to 173,000 RMB to 200,000 RMB per year (avg. of 14,000+ RMB to 16,000+ RMB per month)
7,000 RMB travel allowance (including arrival flight fully reimbursed upon arrival)
Salaries paid after tax
Paid annual leave days (10+) and national holidays (22)
Visa reimbursement & support
Free medical insurance
Free housing in a fully furnished apartment near your school OR help locating an apartment near your school
Free Chinese lessons up to HSK level 3 or Private Tutor referral
Loyalty and Referral bonuses
Scholarship opportunities to further your teaching certifications
Cambridge TKT Examination Certificate
Promotion opportunities across 10 schools
Paid orientation and on-boarding training
Monthly professional development opportunities
Complimentary airport/train station pick-up and logistics support

Job Description:

EXCITING NEWS: We are offering a 10,000RMB signing bonus for those qualified teachers currently in China who can arrive soon and are looking for a new adventure! If you are a dynamic Teacher with a passion for kids ready for their next chapter, then we look forward to the opportunity to see you in the future!

A Trusted Company

EF Hefei is a well establish company that has 10 schools with over 7,500 students and has been serving the English needs of Hefei since 2002. We only operate only on 100% legal work permits and visa. With a staff of 400 individuals including more than 50 international teachers members we focus on teaching young learners ages 3 to 18. We genuinely care about facilitating close relationships with our students and parents and as a result, parents trust us to provide only the best in English education. As an EF Hefei teacher, you will be part of the number one English Training School in the city.

Teacher Duties Include:

Holding small, weekly scheduled classes at your school
Integrating technology such as audio and video into lessons
Preparing lesson plans and other supplementary materials when necessary
Recording class progress and marking homework
Assisting in demos and interviewing new students to place them in appropriate levels
Participating in weekly school-wide meetings and other professional training

What makes us different?

Our teachers teach small-size classes with a set student roster on a weekly basis. This means our teachers really get to know their students, their strengths and weaknesses, and can craft their lessons to provide personalize learning. We have exclusive course materials available which include pre-prepared course maps, lesson plans, games, videos, flash cards, songs and much more that all of our teachers have access to and can use when preparing for their class.

We work in the afternoons on Wednesday to Friday and work during the day on Sunday and Saturday. Our classrooms come with state of the art technology, are well lit and well organized. Our office space is open and friendly and we encourage our local staff and international staff to work together as a team to ensure the best outcome for our students. We also offer promotions and scholarships for those interested in furthering their achievements!

Location

Located on the north of Chao Lake, Hefei is the capital and largest city of Anhui province. With its history dating back to the 8th and 6th century BC, Hefei is full of cultural sites and local parks. One famous such cultural site is XiaoYaoJin park located on the ancient site of the Battle of XiaoYao Ford. Around Hefei city is the picturesque river town of SanHe Town which has a history of more than 2,500 years, and in Anhui province itself there is one of China’s most treasured travel destinations, The Yellow Mountain, which was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990.

Hefei was recently voted third best city for foreigners to live in by International Talent Magazine. It is also one of China’s fastest-growing cities with a perfect balance between local Chinese culture and international modern amenities. Hefei also boasts one of the most affordable costs of living. International residence can expect to live comfortably on a monthly budget of less than 3,500CNY (or less than 500USD). The international community in Hefei is tightly knit and our atmosphere is one of the best! With one of the highest retention rates in China, our international community is one of the many reasons our teachers stay with us for a long time.

City Statistics

Population: over 8,000,000!
Public Transportation: train station, international airport, taxis, subway, bus system, share bikes
Climate: subtropical climate that experiences distinctive 4 seasons
Nearby Cities: Nanjing (1hr by train), Shanghai (2-3hr by train)

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

EF is a global enterprise that has been in the business of education for 50 years. Founded on the premise of opening the world through education, we have grown into the largest English language training school on Earth, operating in 52 countries worldwide including China- our biggest market.

EF Hefei has been operating successfully for over 15 years now and specializes in teaching kids and teens. We currently have 10 schools throughout the city with a staff of 400 hard-working individuals including 60 fantastic international teachers.

All classrooms are equipped with smart boards, and all teachers are provided with extensive resources. From books to lesson plans to presentations, song, games and more, our teachers are able to use our exclusive content allowing them to give classes with the highest level of quality.

Our school offers travel, accommodation, a competitive salary as well as paid vacation days, guarenteed raises, promotion opportunities, and bonuses. For those interested we also offer free weekly Chinese lessons and training workshops to ensure continuing professional development. At English First Hefei, it is our prerogative to ensure all of our teachers are constantly improving their classroom skills using the most up to date methodologies.

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