Shanghai - Monthly package worth 14,000 – 20,800 RMB (3,200 USD) per month

Program Highlights

-Monthly package worth 14,000 – 20,800 RMB (3,200 USD) per month - details below

-Established in 1997

-Monthly housing allowance 3,000-4,000 RMB

-Well-researched North American curriculum and modern materials

The Job

Our school is now looking for enthusiastic, positive and qualified English teachers who have the genuine desire to teach young learners aged 3 to 15 years old. Established in 1997, our school has more than 40 campuses across Taiwan and China. We aim to provide the best quality English education that we can offer. We offer a relaxing and accommodating work environment that also stimulates creativity and personal growth. We are currently looking for teachers to join our close-knit teams at schools in the cities of Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing and Xuzhou. If you have the qualifications and positive attitude, we would like to speak with you to discuss things further.

Our young learners have the opportunity to learn in modern, safe, all-English environment. We also provide a series of well-researched and well-structured curriculum which follows the North American standards. We provide education which has a balanced distribution on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.  We encourage our foreign teachers to create a fun and educational learning environment. With a maximum class size of 12 students, the foreign teachers and the young learners have more opportunity to interact and be acquainted with one another. A local teaching assistant will be available in every classroom to assist with the administrative side of running a class such as communicating with parents. We put great emphasis on quality education and we achieve that through our professional teachers’ training, on-going management support and promotional opportunities given to all the teachers.

The Curriculum

We offer two different programs for students: “Early Starter Programs” are for young learners aged 3 to 6 years old. It uses a series of English course materials developed by our very own research and development department. The textbooks cover areas such as phonics, vocabularies and conversation.  A large part of the program is music where we developed over 60 songs for young learners. The lyrics of the songs are all associated with the content of our conversation books. The other program is the “Elementary Program” which is for older students between 7 to 15 years old.  The course materials consist of a series of English textbooks developed by McGraw Hill, an American publishing company. The subjects learned are Spelling, Language Arts, Phonics, Dolch Sight Words, Reading and Writing.

Shanghai - The City
Known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Shanghai is truly an international metropolis in every sense of the word. The most vibrant and progressive city in China, Shanghai is the economic and cultural center, blending an incredible mix of Eastern and Western culture. On one side of the mighty Yangtze River flowing through Shanghai is the Pu Dong district, rural farm land just 20 years ago, it is now the financial and commercial hub with skyscrapers stretching ever higher. Along the western bank of the river, the iconic Bund is a reminder of Shanghai’s colonial past featuring grand European architecture.

For more information on the city of Shanghai have a look at these sites:

• www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIbBudaMq1Y
• www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai.htm

Shenzhen – The City

Shenzhen is located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province, on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta. Neighboring the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong (located just south of Shenzhen), Shenzhen's location gives it a geographical advantage for economic development. Shenzhen is considered as one of the richest cities in the country which offers foreigners a great insight into contemporary China. From a small fishing village 30 years ago, Shenzhen has turned into a city filled with dynamic energy and on its way to becoming a world-class metropolis. Shenzhen is also known for its famous architecture, bars, restaurants, art scenes and shopping areas.

For more information on the city of Shenzhen have a look at these sites:

• youtube.com/watch?v=_hPNPaD4ddw
• chinatravel.net/china-destinations/Shenzhen/cityintroduction-63.html

Nanjing – The City

Located on the south bank of the Yangtze River, Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, is one of the most delightful destinations in China. Known as the capital city of six dynasties in ancient Chinese history, it has a brilliant cultural heritage.

Like most major cities in China, Nanjing is developing rapidly. Great changes have taken place in the city. Modern highways and railways connect the city with most major cities throughout the country and it is becoming a sparkling metropolis akin to Shanghai and Beijing with skyscrapers, luxury hotels, fashion shopping malls, supermarkets and highly-developed economic zones throughout the city.

For more information on the city of Nanjing please have a look at:

• youtube.com/watch?v=KcT1BDATjLM
• http://english.nanjing.gov.cn/

Guangzhou – The city

Guangzhou (Canton), a prosperous metropolis full of vigor, is the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of China. Being an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, Guangzhou serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center in Guangdong area.

For more information on the city of Guangzhou have a look at these sites:

• youtube.com/watch?v=o2Q7FcWQ2bA
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou

Chengdu – The City

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, which is known as the "Heavenly State", located in the West of China next to Tibet. Being the natural habitat of cute giant pandas, Chengdu is located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain. It covers a total area of 12.3 thousand square kilometers with a population of over 11 million.

People from Chengdu tend to eat spicy food. Local specialties include Grandma Chen's Tofu, Chengdu Hot pot, and Dan Dan Mien literally meaning "Noodles carried on a pole". Chengdu outnumbers Shanghai in the number of tea houses and bars despite having less than half the population. The inhabitants have a reputation in China for having a laid-back attitude and for knowing how to enjoy life.

For more information on the city of Chengdu have a look at these sites:
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMorA-roUws
-www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/chengdu.htm

Xuzhou – The City

Located in the northwestern part of the Jiangsu Province, not too far from Shanghai, the city has a distinct advantage with its excellent geographical position. After years of development, Xuzhou has become a city that perfectly combines traditional culture with modern life.

Although Xuzhou is an ancient city, the people still enjoy a modern lifestyle. They go to bars, amusement centers, cinemas and sports centers. A vibrant city with plenty on offer, Xuzhou has something for everyone.

For more information on the city of Xuzhou have a look at these sites:

• http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/jiangsu/xuzhou/

• http://english.51766.com/detail/city_attractions.jsp?prov_id=1003203

Main Responsibilities
-Maximum of 25 - 27 teaching hours per week
-Approximately 10 hours admin work per week
-Plan lessons and classroom activities
-Write monthly reports on each student’s progress and development
-Weekend classes with 2 days off during the week
-Assist in school’s promotional events
-Conduct demo classes to potential new students
-Attend staff meeting and teacher training
-Teach students fluency in verbal, listening, reading and written English
-Introduce students to western cultures and festivals

Compensation
Full package for Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen worth up to 20,800 RMB, which breaks down as follows:

-Excellent base salary:  14,800 RMB per month
-Monthly housing allowance up to 4,000RMB
-Airfare allowance on contract completion: 3,000 RMB
-Arrival 5 day hotel allowance on provision of receipt: 1,750 RMB
-Monthly meal allowance up to 1,000 RMB
-Heath insurance provided
-Additional 400 RMB per month for teachers with Education degree
-Attendance bonus: 600 RMB per month
-Monthly performance bonus: 400RMB
-Performance bonus: 2000 RMB every quarter
 -Contract completion bonus: 6,000 RMB
-Annual salary increase
-12 days national holidays plus 5 paid personal holidays
-Legal ‘Z’ work visa
-Lunch and dinner provided during working schedule
-Annual staff trip
-Professional pre-job training with on-going program supervision

Full package for other cities worth up to 14,000 RMB, which breaks down as follows:

-Excellent base salary:  9,000 RMB per month
-Monthly housing allowance up to 3,000 RMB
-Airfare allowance on contract completion: 3,000 RMB
-Arrival 5 day hotel allowance on provision of receipt: 1,500 RMB
-Monthly meal allowance up to 1,000 RMB
-Heath insurance provided
-Additional 400 RMB per month for teachers with Education degree
-Attendance bonus: 600 RMB per month
-Performance bonus: 2000 RMB every quarter
-Contract completion bonus: 6,000 RMB
-Annual salary increase
-12 days national holidays plus 5 paid personal holidays
-Legal ‘Z’ work visa
-Lunch and dinner provided during working schedule
-Annual staff trip
-Professional pre-job training with on-going program supervision

Requirements
-Bachelor’s degree
-TEFL certificate preferred but not required (No TEFL? – We recommend INTESOL www.GoldStarTeachers.com/INTESOL)
-Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Ireland
-At least 24 months of teaching experience post-graduation
-Fluency in oral and written English
-Professional, positive and culturally aware
-Energetic, friendly and hard-working
-Patient, enthusiastic and passionate in teaching young learners

How to apply

Please send the following to Christine at teach@GoldStarTeachers.com

-Covering letter

-Resume

-Recent photo

-Degree & TEFL certificates (scan)

-Passport photo page (scan or a clear photo)

-Availability to start work

-Include in the subject heading the reference no. AEJF06C

We are looking forward to hearing from you.