China Summer Position in 14 Cities - Ticket Paid Upfront

Disney English – Summer Teaching Jobs in China

Reference no.: DESMTT03M

Position: Summer Language Trainer

Contract: 20^th June – 25^th August 2013

Locations: China – 14 cities

Interviewing: Now

Positions: 24

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

Disney English is currently recruiting experienced English teachers with a playful and adventurous spirit for summer teaching positions in 14 metropolitan cities across China. Begin your China adventure today and become part of the magical world of Disney English. We offer a truly exceptional package and an experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

The Disney Approach – Immersive Storytelling

No one speaks the language of children better than Disney, and nothing captures their imaginations more than a great story. Disney English combines the art of Disney storytelling, breakthrough language learning methodology and innovative technology to inspire learners’ passion for English. Since the opening of our flagship Center in Shanghai in 2008, Disney English has been sharing the gift of English with thousands of children across China. By providing an award-winning academic curriculum and engaging children aged 2 to 12 years old with their favorite Disney stories, songs and characters; Disney English creates a fun, lively, and highly effective learning environment.

Courses

Course materials feature Disney characters throughout and place an emphasis on natural English communication. It is backed up with an amazing array of supplementary materials to really bring the class to life, from flashcards, an entire room full of realia, song CDs, games, digital material, toys and a comprehensive teacher’s guide.

Each classroom is fitted with an interactive white board & digital presentation wall which is packed full of animated teaching material helping to further enrich the student-centered learning environment.

Class sizes are small to ensure all students receive the personal guidance and attention they need to get the most from their learning experience.

The Schools

Entering a Disney English school is like walking into a mini-Disneyland, students are surrounded by all their favourite Disney characters and locations. Each classroom is based on the theme of a Disney story - imagine flying around Andy’s bedroom with Buzz Lightyear, swimming the oceans with Nemo and exploring the jungles with Simba.

Locations

Disney English currently has schools in 14 major cities in China with ambitious plans to expand into more in the near future. Immerse yourself in the rich Chinese culture at one of the cosmopolitan cities listed below. More information on each city will be provided when we receive your application.

- Beijing

- Shanghai

- Hangzhou

- Guangzhou

- Shenzhen

- Tianjin

- Nanjing

- Ningbo

- Suzhou

- Wuhan

- Chengdu

- Chongqing

- Dongguan

- Foshan

Summary of Responsibilities
- Maximum of 25 hours of teaching per week
-Deliver curriculum with energy and enthusiasm, using immersive learning techniques such as -story-telling, singing, dialogue and role playing in combination with formal exercises
-Communicate with learners in an engaging, age-appropriate way, ensuring that language learning is both effective and fun
-Measure progress and educational results through the delivery of formal and informal assessments and progress reports
-Collect audio & visual portfolio material of learners’ work and progress during lessons to share with parents
-Partner closely with Assistant Trainers to maintain strong relationships with parents, ensuring high level of program engagement and outstanding service, by communicating both in person and through our online portal
-Contribute to Center’s success by leading engaging demonstrations of Disney English lessons for potential learners and their parents
-Participate in various marketing and referral events to drive learner enrollment as needed
-Ensure classes are run efficiently and start and end, as scheduled
-Prepare print materials, technology and supplemental materials prior to the start of each lesson
-Deliver private lessons as required, due to learner absences or for learners that are falling behind
-Contribute to overall Center success by ensuring consistently high learner renewal rates, through the delivery of great service and measurable learner progress

Compensation
-10,000 to 11,000 RMB monthly salary

-Living accommodations provided for duration of summer job

- Paid airfare to China paid up front by the school

-7,000 RMB travel allowance

-Airport pickup

-Robust academic training provided and a TEFL-C certificate

-Health/Dental Insurance

-‘Rosetta Stone’ Mandarin Chinese license

Required Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
-Teaching experience: 18 – 24 months depending on location in China
-English language fluency including but not limited to: proper grammar, sentence structure, word tense, subject-verb agreement, and proper use of adjectives and adverbs
-Demonstration of a neutral accent, clear pronunciation, good intonation and English language rhythm
-A passion for educating young learners and a keen interest in their development
-Ability to command the attention of large groups of children in an engaging and compelling manner
-Energetic, enthusiastic, animated approach to storytelling and delivering content to learners
-Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-change work environment
-Professionalism in oral and written communications
-Customer-service oriented with creative problem solving skills

NOTE:

-Disney English can accept applications from non native English speakers although you will be expected to complete an English language assessment

- If you do not yet have the required teaching experience, we will be pleased to provide you with details of other suitable teaching positions.

To Apply
Please send the following to Mark Jeng at DisneyEnglish@GoldStarTeachers.com:

-Covering letter detailing your suitability for the job

-Resume

-Recent photo

-Degree and TEFL certificates (scan)

-Passport photo page (scan)

-Top 3 preferences for city locations (if any)

-Current location

We are looking forward to hearing from you.