Disney English Foreign Trainer... Join the Fun!

An opportunity with Disney English invites candidates to make a difference in the life of a child while gaining experience with The Walt Disney Company, a world-class entertainment and technological leader. A unique, life-changing experience, the role of a Foreign Trainer with Disney English could be the experience of a lifetime. Bring your individual talents here and discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you've been looking for.

Position Overview

The Foreign Trainer will instruct children aged 2-12 at Disney English Language Learning Centers in China during a 12 to 15-month contract. Trainers will deliver innovative and immersive Disney programming to children in an energetic, passionate manner to provide a highly engaging and effective premium learning experience. The Foreign Trainer reports to the Language Learning Director (LLD) in the Disney English Language Learning Center.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver Disney English interactive, scripted content using multimedia materials and a variety of audio-visual aids
• Use immersive learning techniques such as story-telling, singing, dialogue and role playing in combination with formal exercises to deliver curriculum
• Interact with both parents and learners in a way that makes language learning fun, engaging and educational
• Deliver both formal and informal assessments and progress reports
• Partner with local Assistant Trainers to maintain strong communication with parents through the Teacher/Parent Portal
• Participate in Center promotional and social events 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 class
• Collect audio & visual portfolio evidence of language learner work during lessons
• Provide private lessons as required due to learner absences or for learners that are falling behind
• Attend weekly meetings with the LLD to communicate all pertinent learner and classroom management issues

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from a four year institution(3 year institution for United Kingdom candidates)
• Native English Speaker
• 24 months of recent, post-Bachelors work experience teaching/working with students/children in an educational, recreational, athletic or camp setting with a minimum12 months consecutive employment
• A passion for children and their development
• Ability to command the attention of large groups of children in an engaging manner
• Energetic, enthusiastic approach to delivering content to learners
• Flexible to change
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Customer-service oriented with strong problem solving skills
• Ability to relocate to China for a 12 to 15-month contract
• Ability to function under stressful circumstances

Desired Qualifications:

• Internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL certification
• Familiarity and comfort with traveling internationally
• International study or work abroad experience
• Willingness to experience new cultures
• Familiarity/affinity with the Disney brand

Other Considerations*

This role may include:

• A competitive salary
• Training and performance bonuses
• TEFL Certification Assistance (if not already obtained)
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Minimum 40 hour work week (20-24 hours actual teaching) including evening and weekends
• Paid sick and vacation time, plus 11 Chinese national holidays
• Short-term lodging and a continuing housing allowance
• Paid airfare to and from China and a travel stipend toward return trip
• Visa document assistance
• Rosetta Stone license

*Benefits subject to change.

Various locations include: Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Chengdu, Ningbo, Tianjin, Nanjing, Dalian, Wuhan, and Hangzhou.

Qualified candidates may apply at our website:

http://disneycasting.net/disneyenglish/