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Live and teach in China
It’s an
exciting time to be living and teaching in China as we approach 2010. The
economy continues to boom and the demand for English teachers is as strong as
ever.
Explore a country famous for its ancient traditions and civilizations, generous
and friendly people and delicious food. Immerse yourself in a country which has
managed to balance the Ying and Yang of past customs and cultures with modern
development and exciting changes.
Learn to
speak Mandarin Chinese, train in kung fu or Tai Chi. Visit The Great Wall,
Terracotta Warriors, Sichuan pandas as well as the less well know treasures
China has to offer. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved with
outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and rafting as well as all the
enjoyments of a bustling, cosmopolitan city life, with a huge selection of
shopping destinations, restaurants, coffee shops, bars and clubs. China proudly
boasts having something for everyone.
Why English First?
Established
over 40 years ago, English First is the largest privately owned language
trainer in the world. We employ 30,000 teachers, in 54 countries across the
globe and have 120 schools in 50 cities in China alone. English First maintains
the very best in school design, cutting edge technology, award winning courses
as well as professional development and support for its teachers.
English First
was proud to be the official language trainers for the Beijing Olympics in
2008, cementing our position as the number 1 choice for students of all ages
learning English.
Courses
Over the
years English First has made huge investments in developing the very best in
teaching courses and materials. Popular with teachers and students alike, the
courses we offer are aimed at specific age groups (4-6yrs, 7-10yrs,
11-14yrs,15-18yrs, adults and business English). Within each age group,
students are placed in a suitable level according to their English ability,
resulting in no ‘mixed level’ classes. Courses are accompanied by a wide range
of supplementary materials, from flashcards, posters and handouts to CD’s, videos,
songs and computer applications, essential for teachers to deliver varied,
motivating classes.
Teachers
Whether you are
just starting out as a teacher, or have experience,
English First provides the people, environment and support to ensure that you develop, and have a uniquely exciting
experience doing so. Do
you have a preference for teaching young learners below 10 years old,
teenagers, adults, business English or a varied mixture of all ages? We have
schools throughout China and offer courses to all ages and abilities so we can
match your skills to where they will be best utilised.
We are looking for creative, motivated English
teachers who have an adventurous spirit and a positive attitude to fill the
available one year contracts.
On-going professional development
On-going
training is seen as essential for the development of all our teachers. EF’s
Director of Studies offer academic support, training workshops and seminars,
structured feedback and performance appraisals. Teachers are also encouraged to
shared ideas and materials and make use of our extensive teaching library.
Requirements
Applicants will need to have a degree and/or a
credible TEFL certificate. Ideally, we are looking for teachers from the United States, United
Kingdom, Australia,
Canada, New Zealand and South Africa and other near-native
English speakers. Previous teaching experience is an advantage, however plenty
of training and support is given to new teachers.
Compensation
English First
offers a full and comprehensive package.
-- Competitive
salary – dependant on experience and qualifications
-- Flight
ticket allowance to and from your home country
-- Furnished
accommodation near the school or a monthly housing allowance
-- Comprehensive
health insurance
-- Visas and
residence permits
-- Paid
vacation in addition to public holidays
-- Performance
related bonuses
-- Professional
development and academic support
-- Mandarin
Chinese lessons
-- Excellent
career prospects the world’s leading private educational organization.
If you’d like
to our current vacancies and you have what it takes we would love to hear from
you to discuss things further and answer any questions. To apply, send a copy
the following to Jim Althans, Director of Recruitment at Teachers.Gold.Star@gmail.com :
Covering
letter detailing your teaching experience and suitability for the job
CV / resume
Degree
certificate
TEFL
certificate
Passport
photo page
2 references
Recent photo
Please state your available start dates and where you saw this advert. We look
forward to hearing from you.
Contact: Jim Althans at Teachers.Gold.Star@gmail.com
