Teach Kids in Shanghai - 16,000 – 18,000 RMB (2,400 – 2,750 USD) per month plus lots of be

Reference #       RSJF06C

Position:              Full time English language teacher

Location:          &nb sp;   Shanghai

Interviewing:     Now

Our website:      www.GoldStarTeachers.com

Program Highlights

-Excellent salary:  16,000 – 18,000 RMB (2,400 – 2,750 USD) per month plus lots of benefits
-Modern, spacious school with interactive whiteboards
-Innovative, truly engaging curriculum and course materials

The Job

Our language school in Shanghai is now holding interviews for dedicated, fun-loving and effective young learner teachers who have a genuine passion for the education development of their students. Since our founding in the USA in 1989, we have consistently defined itself as a leader in early education and school-age recreation. With unique concepts like PLAYWORKS, The Village, Camp Blue Sky, and the Get Well Place, we have created initiatives that continually raise the bar for preschools on a national level.

In 2013, we opened our first International School in China and now boasts 4 schools with 3 more opening this year.

Our teachers help our students, aged from 1 to 10 years, to achieve their potential by fulfilling their social, emotional, physical needs with age-appropriate curriculum and recreational activities that balance the importance of repetition with opportunities to explore new ideas.

Each classroom features an Interactive Whiteboard with access to teaching materials, songs and activities to compliment our proprietary PLAYWORKS curriculum. You will have a local teaching assistant to assist with classroom management and class sizes are limited to a maximum of 10 students per class, all at the same age and language ability.

Through PLAYWORKS, we provide the guidance and structure that enables children to engage in child-generated small and large group creative play. Students have the opportunity to think creatively, test concepts, draw conclusions and master new skills.

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 those who like to shop, party and eat, Shanghai has all you could possibly want and more. But despite its cosmopolitan reputation, pockets of quaint tradition remain alive and well, dotted throughout the city. Explore countless old markets, back streets crammed with local eateries and discover incense filled temples still central to the locals’ daily life.

For more information on the city of Shanghai have a look at these sites:
-www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIbBudaMq1Y
-www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQpe05hkYRs
-www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai.htm
-www.lonelyplanet.com/china/shanghai
-http://wikitravel.org/en/Shanghai#b

Main Responsibilities
-Maximum 25 hours teaching per week plus admin hours
-Total maximum 40 working hours per week
-Plan, implement and supervise the daily program in accordance with our teaching philosophy
-Direct the activities of the Teacher’s Assistant, providing guidance as needed
-Provide input to the Program Director for quarterly performance management reviews with direct reports
-Assist the Director in assessing continuing education needs and provide training as requested
-Implement daily curriculum as planned
-Evaluate the quality of classroom performance and provide guidance as needed

Compensation
-Excellent salary:  16,000 – 18,000 RMB (2,400 – 2,750 USD) per month   
-Airfare reimbursement up to 5,500 RMB
-Relocation bonus: 2,000 RMB on arrival
-Free hotel provided for the first 30 days and assistance finding accommodation
-18 days paid holidays per year plus 12 unpaid days
-Visa related expenses reimbursed by the school
-10,000 RMB loan on arrival if required for housing
-Professional pre-job training valued at 800 USD (7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Training & The Leader in Me)
-Airport pickup
-Assistance with setting up SIM and phone account
-Referrals for Mandarin lessons
-On-going teacher training and support
-Red Cross CPR & First Aid certification training
-Fantastic promotion opportunities within the company

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 or Ireland
-Teaching experience to young learners preferred
-A passion for educating young learners and a keen interest in their development

-Ability to command the attention of groups of children in an engaging and compelling manner

-Energetic, enthusiastic, animated approach to storytelling and delivering content to 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)

-Availability to start work

-Include in the subject heading the reference no. RSJF06C

We are looking forward to hearing from you.