Excellent International Foreign Language Training School in Shijiazhuang

EF English First Shijiazhuang International Foreign Language Training School

Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, P.R.China

Position: Full time English language teacher

Interviewing: Now

Website: http://www.GoldStarTeachers.com/EF

Reference No. SJZTT05M

The Job

EF English First, Shijiazhuang is now recruiting for motivated and energetic English teachers. Want to work at a top quality school? We have been awarded ‘Best Private Training School in Hebei Province’ for 3 years in a row.

EF English First, Shijiazhuang first opened in 2002 and proved extremely successful from the beginning thanks to our high academic standards and attention to detail. We now have 2 schools, employ over 20 teachers from all over the world and are continuing to grow. Working here, you will have constant academic support and work in a close-knit group of professionals who are good at what they do and know how to have fun doing it.

We offer courses for students of all ages, with a focus on young learners aged 7 to 14 years old. Teachers have access to a huge range of teaching materials and well structured courses. We are always developing a creative and engaging learning experience for our students.

Shijiazhuang – The City

As the capital city of Hebei, north China, Shijiazhuang is the province’s center of politics, economy, technology, finance, culture, and information. Located on the edge of the North China Plain in China, Shijiazhuang is about 283 kilometers south of Beijing.

Besides its fast growth in economy, Shijiazhuang also develops very well in its tourism, thanks to its beautiful natural scenery and its historical position in the revolutionary history of China. Among the wonders to see in and around the city are Zhaozhou bridge, the oldest in China and listed as a world heritage site by the UN, it is over 1,400 years old.

With great food, extremely friendly people and a cosmopolitan atmosphere, it’s no wonder our teachers often decide to stay for two, three or more years.

For more information on EF Shijiazhuang and the city of Shijiazhuang have a look at these sites:

• http://www.sjzEF.com [The School’s Website]
• http://www.chinatouronline.com/china-travel/shijiazhuang/s hijiazhuang-facts/index.html
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKb9QgP hrOE&feature=related
• http://www.chinahighlights.com/shijiazhuan g/
• http://english.51766.com/detail/city_detail.jsp?prov_id=1001301< /li>

Main Responsibilities

· Two teaching seasons, high season (Jan - Feb & June – Aug) up to 26 hours per week, low season up to 20 hours per week

· Lesson planning

· Use audio / video materials in classes

· Assist in the placement testing and interviewing of new students

· Carry out teaching related responsibilities including, but not limited to demonstration classes, conversation clubs, tutorials, seminars and presentations

· Attend centre social events

Compensation

· Excellent salary: 7,000 RMB / month (net), 7,500 RMB for candidates with 2 years teaching experience

· Free accommodation: Western style, near the school

· Flight allowance: 10,000 RMB half payable after 6 months, half after 12 months

· Monthly bonuses based on performance plus a Renewal Bonus at the end of the contract

· Legal ‘Z’ work visa and 1-Year Resident’s Permit.

· 12 days public holidays plus 10 days extra holidays

· Insurance (Health and Death only, Dentist and Rental is not included)

· On-going training and academic support

· Promotion opportunities within the EF network

Requirements

· 25 years old or above

· Bachelor’s degree

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

· Native speaker

· Plenty of passion, energy and dedication

How to apply

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

· Covering letter

· CV

· Recent photo

· Degree & TEFL certificates

· Passport photo page

· Contact details and 5 available days and times available for interview

· Include in the subject heading the reference no. SJZTT05M

Further details:

· ONLY the candidates short-listed will be notified for an interview

· EF Shijiazhuang requires confirmation of the interview appointment

· You will receive an information package prior to the interview

· EF Shijiazhuang issues a job offer within 5 working days, the offer stands for only 48 hours from the day of issuance.

If you are looking to teach English in China, teaching young learners in Shijiazhuang is guaranteed to be a truly rewarding and exciting experience. As far as ESL jobs in China go, you will not find better support, teaching materials and a friendlier teaching team. With a legal work visa and insurance provided you can teach English abroad in safety and security.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.