Teaching Literature to 5 to 12-yrs-old Students in Shanghai

Well paid, work visa, good benefits package, teaching literature to 5 to 12-yrs-old students in Shanghai

At élan we teach English through engaging with literature and writing practice for students aged 5-12.

In the beginning, it is likely that you will predominantly take on Early Reader Program, and lower level literature/writing coursework with the opportunity to teach picture books, novels, grammar, and different writing mediums in the future.

Teachers must keep in contact with their Head Teacher and operations staff about student progress and maintain a professional relationship with parents.

élan teachers should provide a consistently challenging classroom environment for students and ensure that their teaching methodology is congruent with élan’s philosophy and goals.

Teachers work five days a week (three weekdays and Sat/Sun) with a potential full teaching load. If you work more than 24 teaching hours per week (indexed monthly), which may happen in the winter and summer terms, you will be awarded additional compensation. You may also be asked to help at other centers if you have no classes and substitutes are needed at other schools.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Access élan resources and plan your Teachers Logs according to the objectives of the courses
• Deliver high quality literature, writing, and phonics courses to students including assigned quizzes
• Issue and explain homework assignments to students and parents of younger students
• Mark all tasks that students complete in class and for homework and fill out post-class comments
• If your work schedule allows and you have an interest, there is an opportunity to assist with the development of our curriculum, winter and summer materials, and also to assist with marketing events
• Conduct phonics tests and free trials for new students and make recommendations for classes
• Enforce a “culture of English” and other élan expectations through classroom discipline
• Work with your Head Teacher and operations staff to create strategies for special case students
• Keep informed about schedule changes, students who will be away, and students having trial classes

Working hours: 40 hours per week with 2 days off on weekdays
• Week day schedule 11am-8pm (1 hour for lunch)
• Weekend schedule 9am-6pm (1 hour for lunch)
• Summer and winter schedule will arranged by Center manager accordingly

Monthly salary: 14000 to 20000 RMB before tax.
• 8000 RMB flight reimbursement (direction to home country)
• Descriptional bonus based on annual performance
• 12 months health and accident insurance for a one-year contract
• 10000 start-up loan for accommodation
• Teachers provide their passport and accommodation contract as a guarantee until the loan is paid back in 3 months.
• 1200 hotel reimbursement after 2 months’ probation
• A legal Z Work Visa with work permit provided
• Arrival Support: Airport pick-up
• 11 days for Chinese Public Holidays plus 11 days for annual leave

Requirements
• English Native speaker: UK, USA, NZ, AUST, Canada, Ireland and South Africa
• TEFL/TESL/TESOL certification
• Bachelor's degree or above
• Teaching experience is a strong asset: 1-2 years teaching experience

Email: pan.vicky@time-edu.cn  
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