Vacancy: Secondary English Language Teachers (2) – High School in China

VACANCY DESCRIPTION: Derun International High School, in the capital of the Shandong Province, is seeking candidates to work with high school students to enhance student knowledge of the English language through a pre-determined high school English curriculum. Teachers will work with students preparing to study abroad. The new international school is seeking enthusiastic, (preferably) native English speakers with a bachelor’s degree, a teaching license from the US, UK, Canada or Australia with at least two years of teaching experience to give students a unique experience and create excitement for learning English.

Derun International High School is seeking two language teachers for the 2017-18 school year. Derun International High School will provide a comprehensive package for those seeking and successfully obtaining a position. This is a one-year contract position with the option of renewal for subsequent years upon successful performance evaluations. Enthusiastic teachers with at least two years of experience are encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

• Background in English and language instruction or experience teaching or working with secondary age students

• Native or near native English speaker

• Experience working with non-native English speakers

• Flexibility and creativity, ability to work well with students

• Ability to build relationships with students and families

• Instructional knowledge and pedagogy for English instruction and techniques

• Ability to deliver an English curriculum to secondary learners and engage students

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current valid teaching certificate and credentials in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada or Australia
• English as a Second Language (ESL)/English Language Learner (ELL) certification, training or coursework
• Experience teaching in a foreign country or with non-native English speakers
• ESL/ELL program development and/or work with ESL/ELL students in a general education classroom setting
• Culturally responsive teaching practice knowledge and experience
• Experience and understanding with and/or teaching U.S. culture combined with language instruction or good working knowledge of U.S. culture and the ability to teach it to secondary students in an interesting, engaging way
• Ability to follow pre-developed lesson plans and the ability to modify lessons as needed during instruction

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary from ¥15,000 – ¥25,000 yuan per month and one whole year contract

• Contract with Derun International Schools

• Insurance commensurate with teachers in China

• Chinese work visa (successful candidates must obtain a Chinese visa)

• Free Apartment with basic furniture.

• 10 days break for one whole year contract and Chinese National Holiday break

• Reimburse the international round trip air ticket at the last month of the contract ¥10,000 yuan

• Sign bonus up to ¥7,000 yuan.

• Program orientation to introduce curriculum, program requirements and students’ language level

• Local district support team to support teachers in their teaching and daily life

• Course curriculum will be provided for this program and resources to support classroom instruction will also be provided

POSITION START DATE: Teachers should arrive in Jinan the fourth week of August, 2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled. Applicant reviews conducted as applications are received.

Please send resumes to jun.zheng@ycjjh.org