16,000 Rmb (2,500usd)teach Communicative English to Motivated Adults in Shanghai

Wall Street English

Shanghai, China

Reference no.: WSTT06M

Position: Full time English language teacher to adults

Interviewing: Now

Start date: Year round

Our website: http://www.GoldStarTeachers.com/WallStreet

The Job

Wall Street English is looking for experienced, outgoing English teachers who can inspire our adult students to learn while ensuring they have a great time doing so.

Are you looking to develop your career in one of China’s metropolitan cities, working alongside an international team of teachers where every day at work you will be making a real difference? If so, we have just the job for you.

The Schools

Wall Street English is the leading language provider for adult students globally, with a dominant presence in China. Our innovative Wall Street English Methodintegrates the best of proven teaching approaches to provide the most effective English language education available for adults. Students listen, read, write, speak, and practice English under the tutelage of native English speaking teachers.

Founded 40 years ago and growing stronger every year, Wall Street English has provided instruction to over 2 million students and hasover400 centers in 27 countries with over 50 of them in China.

Shanghai – The city

Shanghai is the possibly the most vibrant city in world, but certainly the most exciting in China. From its famous skyline and it busy thoroughfares to its small lanes and neighborhoods; Shanghai has something to offer for everyone. Coming to Shanghai to teach English will be the most exciting time of your life, whether it's your first time away from home or a seasoned traveler, you'll find Shanghai a favorable destination. The streets are full of small boutiques. There are numerous temples to satisfy those who may be looking for peace and tranquility and bustling areas like People's Square will satisfy those who are engaged in people watching.

Shanghai was where Chinafirst met the West and it’s still a frontier town, obsessed with the latest fads, fashions and technology. But tucked between the shopping malls and the eye-popping modern architecture is the old Shanghai, where temples nestle down alleys, along with street markets and classical Chinese gardens. Shanghai is a city of stunning contrasts, where visitors can go from sipping a cocktail in a designer bar overlooking the Bund, to eating dumplings at a street stall, or gazing at a 10th-century Buddhist monastery, in the space of a few hours. Summer is hot and humid, winter can get cold, but Shanghai never stops.

For more information on the city of Shanghai have a look at these sites:

· http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai.htm

· http://www.lonelyplanet.com/china/shanghai

· http://wikitravel.org/en/Shanghai#b

· http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQpe05hkYRs

· http://www.youtube.com/embed/dW8LyaSUH-g

The Students

Students are typically 20 to 35 years old professionals, well educated and from a wide variety of backgrounds. They are motivated to learn English and recognise it as a skill essential for their career development. Levels range from beginner right through to advanced and all students are clearly placement tested to ensure they are studying alongside students of the same abilities.


The Courses
Standard Classes
Class sizes are kept small, to an average of 3 students per class, which helps ensure real progress is made by all and allows for easy classroom management.

Lessons are made up of a variety of teaching materials and are designed to be engaging and communicative. Teachers guide students through both controlled practice and authentic conversation activities. All the lesson materials are already in place, so minimal lesson planning is required.

Social Club
Teachers also run sessions with more of a social focus, designed to further give students the opportunity to use their language in a natural setting, while having fun at the same time. Topics are limited only by your imagination and can be anything from baking cookies to speed dating.

As with all language schools, classes are delivered on evenings and weekends, giving teachers plenty of time off during weekday mornings and afternoons.


Professional Development
You will not only be teaching, but also developing your own skill sets and competencies. Teacher training and support is central to our company culture and through workshops, seminars and class observations you will be constantly expanding the teaching methods at your disposal. Time is devoted to idea and experience sharing so you always have fresh ideas to work with.


Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree

· TEFL certificate (No TEFL? We recommend INTESOL, est. 1993, 30% discounts: http://www.GoldStarTeachers.com/INTESOL)

· 2 years of teaching experience

· At least 25 years old

· Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or South Africa

· Outgoing, social personality

NOTE: If you do not yet have 2 years teaching experience, contact us and we will provide you with details of other suitable positions.

Main Responsibilities

· Teach a variety of English classes to a range of abilities

· Use your creative skills to develop social clubs and other events

· Ensure students learn in a engaging manner

Compensation

Option A

· 16,000 RMB per month (30 teaching hours + 5 office hours per week)

· Bonuses: Will be discussed during interview

· 11 days Chinese National holidays + 10 days

· 4 to 7 days free hotel at beginning of contract and help finding apartment

· Full medical insurance

· On-going training and professional development

· Mandarin Chinese classes

· Career development opportunities

Option B

· 11,200 RMB per month (21 teaching hours + 4 office hours per week)

· Bonuses: Will be discussed during interview

· 11 days Chinese National holidays + 5 days

· 4 to 7 days free hotel at beginning of contract and help finding apartment

· Full medical insurance

· On-going training and professional development

· Mandarin Chinese classes

· Career development opportunities

How to apply

Please send the following to Mark Jeng at teach@GoldStarTeachers.com:

· Covering letter

· Resume

· Recent, smart photo

· Passport photo page

· Degree & TEFL certificates

· Preference for teaching locations (if any)

· Quote reference # WSTT06M in the email subject

There are no costs whatsoever for the entire recruitment process.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.