Hainan Island, Full Time Pay, Part-time Hours, Tropical Island….need We Say More

Full Time Pay, Part-Time Hours, Tropical Island….need we say more??

Starting each day in Haikou, the capital city of Hainan island. The sun is shining and the forecast says it will hit 34 degrees Celsius today. Whether you are on foot, bike, bus, or riding a scooter like me to one of our Happy Town campuses, your journey into work will be a new adventure each day with many unique and interesting things to see and discover. On my way into work I pass by the park and see small groups of people practicing Tai Chi, as they do every morning. In many ways Haikou is like the cities back home with sky scrapers, shopping malls, and fast food joints, but with much nicer weather, beaches, and streets lined with palm trees!

Our classes are really unique. We have three campuses and teach children of all ages. Our Beginners English program is for our youngest students who are 12 - 30 months old. There are 10 students per class. We offer a vibrant program that introduces them to English through music, sensory activities, and much more. Each semester a dynamic curriculum is created for our teachers to follow. All of our BE teachers are given at least a week of training when they first arrive and work Tuesday – Saturday.

The Daily English program (DE) is for children 3 - 5 years of age. They attend multiple 30 minute classes a day that focus on developing their English through the growth of their cognitive, social, and fine and gross motor skills. Each class requires a lesson plan and follows a fun and vigorous curriculum. The children absorb a surprising amount and are a lot of fun to teach.

Each teacher will teach a total of 6 30 minute classes per day with a 3 hour lunch break from 11:20-14:20 hrs. During the lunch break some teachers head home, some do their shopping either at the supermarket or one of the many open air markets, and others like me are faced with the difficult decision of relaxing with a coconut in the park or going to the beach. All DE classes are finished at 16:50. Each DE teacher will work Monday - Friday.

All DE teachers are all given a week of training when they first arrive that focuses on the developmental stage of their students, how to creatively put together a solid lesson plan using the established format, and observing the students they are to teach. We use Super Tots for DE 1, 2, and 3. DE 4 follows the Complete Canadian Curriculum. Each class will have a maximum of 12 students. Each teacher will have a Chinese teacher and TA to assist them.

We also have an elementary school program that is planned to have classes from Grade 1 to Grade 6. Currently we offer grade 1 classes with are connected to the Canadian Curriculum and require fully licensed and certified teachers.

Happy Town International

Happy Town English runs a progressive curriculum for children 12 months to 15 years old. We feel technology has its place in the classroom, as a tool but not a crutch. All teaching materials are provided. Coupled with the training you will receive when you arrive you will have everything you need to confidently and effectively teach your classes. We believe education is the key to new experiences and personal growth. It can open the imagination and change a life forever. Are you prepared to change lives?

Happy Town is rapidly expanding, with that expansion we are offering more and more opportunities. Apply now to get your foot in the door on an excellent experience and professional opportunity.

Please take note: We are looking for serious teachers who take their job professionally and live the professional life of a teacher. If you are looking for a job to supplement your clubbing or drinking, please apply elsewhere.

When you join our family you will get:

•A base teaching salary of 8000 (open to raise according to experience) based on 24 weekly teaching hours total

• A fully furnished apartment close to the school or 1500 RMB housing allowance

• Sponsored Z visa, Foreign Expert Certificate, and Medical Exam paid for by Happy Town

• Contract completion bonus of 5000 RMB

• 28 days of vacation

We are currently looking for several DE and BE teachers who are:

• North American (We may also consider those from countries whose official language is English.)

• English as their first language

• Committed to a 1 year contract

• Passionate about teaching young children

• Experience working with young children in schools like Happy Town, daycare, and/or equivalent experience

Start Date:

• DE Teachers, As soon as possible.

• DE & BE Teachers Spring Semester

The Chinese government & Happy Town require you to have:

• A completed Bachelors Degree from a recognized university

• A TESOL certificate

Ready for a new teaching experience? Send your resume and a recent photo to jobs@happytowninternational.com

Please indicate in the subject bar which program you are interested in.

For more information about our school visit:

http://www.happytowninternational.com/

http://www.happ ytownenglish.com/

RMB 8000