Full Time ESL Teacher in China

Come join us at Education First, Hefei!

We are now hiring qualified individuals for full-time ESL teaching positions in Hefei, China. In addition to a well-paying job, professional training and extensive teacher resources, you’ll have the opportunity to truly experience living in a foreign country; all while saving money! And with EF, you’ll be surrounded by a close community of coworkers ready to help you make the most of your time here.

Basic Job Responsibilities
Our full-time teachers are tasked with teaching English as a second language to children, teens and adults at our training centers. In addition to lesson planning and teaching, our educators will participate in seasonal marketing activities and demo classes for new and prospective students.

About Education First
EF is a global enterprise that has been in the business of education for 50 years. Founded on the premise of opening the world through education, we have grown into the largest English language training school on Earth, operating in 52 countries worldwide including China- our biggest market. The central goal here at EF is to assist our students with their practical English language development.

EF Hefei has been operating successfully for over 11 years now. We teach students of all ages. We have courses ranging from kindergarten English to Professional Business English. Language learners come to us with a diverse set of needs, and it's our mission to help them reach new heights.

All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards (IWB) and extensive resource compilations. Our course materials are state of the art and are designed to be engaging and intuitive for both learners and teachers.

Our school offers roundtrip airfare, accommodation, a competitive salary as well as free weekly Chinese lessons and training workshops to ensure continuing professional development. At English First Hefei, it is our prerogative to ensure all of our teachers are constantly improving their classroom skills using the most up to date methodologies.

Life in Hefei
Hefei, Capital of Anhui Province, is what's known as a 'small Chinese city’, even though it has a population over 7 million people. It is also one of the fastest growing cities in the world. The locals are extremely friendly and it's an ideal place to learn Chinese. The food culture here is what many people find most attractive about the city. Busy local restaurants with huge varieties of dishes can be found absolutely everywhere and are often open till the early hours of the morning. The city also has plenty of Western amenities as well. You'll never be short of invitations to dinner, the bar or KTV (karaoke). Overall it is a lively and friendly environment.

The cost of living in Hefei is comparatively cheap when comparing it to more international cities like Shanghai. The accommodation provided by the school is a short walk away from parks, lakes and shopping malls. As for traveling, Hefei is situated near the Yellow Mountains, near Nanjing and a short train ride from Shanghai.

To learn more, check out the recent program the BBC did on Hefei http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01msczb#threeG

Here are some quotes about Hefei from a few of our past and current teachers:

“Hefei is a shining example of the ‘East meets West’ dynamic; a place in which any expat can learn a lot about the world and themselves.”
~ Garris Armstrong

“Hefei has allowed me to experience something completely new, but also feel as if I have a second home in Asia. A big city with a country heart.”
~David Payne

“People are really friendly here.”
~Anezka Cisarova

“An increasingly international city with a flowery center.”
~Patrick Dooley

“An ideal setting to meet some new people in a metropolitan environment.”
~Adam Jaouad

10,000+RMB salary per month

Benefits
• Official Chinese Z-Visa, including any associated fees
• 7,000 RMB flight allowance
• 10 days paid vacation in addition to public Chinese holidays
• Monthly performance bonus program
• Extensive Insurance package provided by EF Global
• Rent-free shared accommodation, or 1250 RMB housing allowance
• Free Chinese lessons
• TEFL Certification course
• Weekly workshops to continually foster professional development
• 10% Pay Increase and 5,000 RMB bonus after signing second contract
• Many opportunities for promotion for qualified, hardworking candidates
• Training and funding to take the Cambridge University Teaching Knowledge Test Young Learner Module within your first month of arriving
• Academic Scholarship opportunities for teachers wishing to stay with us for additional years

Requirements
• University Degree (B.A or equivalent)
• Native level English speaker
• Teaching Experience preferred
• Teaching certificate preferred (TEFL, CELTA etc.)

Submit your application to: Bradley.gorton@ef.com