We Need a New Teacher Asap for Our Training School in Zunyi, Guizhou, China

About the job:

We need a new teacher ASAP for our training school. The position would primarily be with kindergarten and elementary learners, however we will need some help with adult 1-to-1 classes as well. So there will be some overlap in duties. We provide help from fluent bilingual Chinese teaching assistants in all classes. We will provide quality materials, guidance, and support for planning curriculum. We use the Let's Go and American Headway textbook series, which are a step above the usual texts. We really focus on developing strong verbal communication skills because the local public schools are largely lacking in this skill set. We are not just in it for the money; we genuinely strive to give our students a quality education.

We never overload our teachers with classes; most likely you would see around 4 classes a day, with an absolute max of 6 on the busiest days (generally weekends), although no one is teaching more than 18 classes a week currently. We guarantee 2 consecutive days off a week, and are flexible with accommodating vacation and travel days. You'll find that in general we are much more reasonable to work with than many local employers. We like to have fun, and our work environment reflects this. Our staff is young and friendly, and everyone here gets along really well, so we hope to continue with this sense of camaraderie!

The job includes quite nice, conveniently located free accommodations complete with all utilities including high speed internet and a 1,000USD contract completion bonus. We will handle all visa costs and logistics. The starting baseline pay is 9,500RMB (more for experienced teachers), which for Guizhou province is like making 20,000+RMB in Shanghai/Beijing/etc. The cost of living here is truly affordable, and teachers can easily save 40-60% of their income and live quite well, more if they're really trying.

About you:

Energetic, enthusiastic, with an outgoing personality and a good sense of adventure! Must love young children for the kindergarten position (obviously) and must be invested in delivering a quality educational experience. We prefer candidates with teaching experience, and would give preference to holders of TEFL certifications or relevant education degrees.

About Zunyi:

Get off the beaten path and see the real China! This city of around 2 million is much less westernized than most. It is still thriving, but has kept a lot of local flavor! The locals are known for their relaxed and friendly attitudes, and their love of socializing, drinking, and eating endless amounts of delicious (usually spicy) foods, often into the wee hours of the morning. The old town here was where Mao was first elected leader of the CPC and has kept much of its old character. Set amongst striking mountains, Zunyi is adjacent to great natural scenery and outdoor activities. It never gets too hot in the summer, and never gets cold enough to snow in the winter. It is extremely affordable compared to most parts of the country. Most expenses are only about 35% of what they would be in the larger cities. A meal from among the infinite street side restaurants averages 8-10RMB (6.5RMB = $1) and beers out and about that would cost you 45-60RMB in the bigger cities run you 18-20RMB here. Groceries, taxis, clothes, etc. are all similarly much cheaper than in the east coast cities. It is impossibly easy to save.

I am the Foreign Director, and I am American. Our Chinese owner is also American educated, so we can offer better-than-average support and communication here. No confusion, no bait-and-switch, no misdirection! Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have about the job or the city, I'm quick to respond!

Thanks,

Arthur
arthurpope3@gmail.com