ENGLISH FIRST
AN OVERVIEW
English First (EF) is truly a global company, established in 1965 and now with over 400 centers around the world. EF opened its first school in China in 2001 and has since established itself as the market leader for private language learning with over 150 schools and employing over a thousand teachers.
Program Highlights
- Total monthly package value of 10,000 – 13,000 RMB per month (details below)
- Largest language school in China and worldwide
- Interviewing now for June, July, August starts
- Flight allowance + free housing + work visa + more
- Great teaching resources and technology
- Full training + support
To Apply
If you meet our requirements, please email us the following to EFJobs@GoldStarTeachers.com:
- Covering letter
- Resume
- Recent photo
- Degree certificate
- TEFL certificate (No TEFL? click here)
- Earliest availability to begin work
Course Material and Technology
Popular with students and teachers alike, EF course books have been developed by a dedicated team of linguistic and educational experts. Course books are accompanied by a wide range of supplementary materials including flashcards, posters, handouts, CD’s, videos, songs and in-class computer applications, all essential for teachers to deliver varied and engaging classes. All schools have interactive white boards, connected to the internet and loaded with multimedia resources which add an exciting new dimension to how you can teach.
Young Learners
The main age group range from 7 to 14 years old, although classes are also offered to younger students and teenagers as well, ensuring teachers teach a wide variety of ages and abilities. This age group requires a lot of energy and passion as well as the ability to create excitement and fun in the classroom. Teachers are encouraged to use their creativity to really bring the lesson alive and make the most of a variety of activities such as role plays, group work, competitions, drama, stories and songs. The class sizes are kept small, to an average of 8-12 students, which allows for noticeable progress to be made and also makes classroom management that much easier.
Adults
EF also offers courses to adult and business English students, although this represents only 10 – 30% of all courses offered. Students are typically young professionals working for multinational or export companies, who are interacting more and more on a global level and are looking to develop their communication and written skills to keep ahead. English is also seen as a fun and interesting hobby by many. Lessons are focused on relevant topics and emphasis is placed on developing communication skills and improving pronunciation through pair work and role plays.
English First China
English First Teachers Describe China in Three Words
English First China jobs allow you to experience the adventure of living and working in China with the structure, support and complete package that only a market leader with over 40 years of experience can offer.
Stability & support
Working with EF provides you with the stability and support you need when moving to a foreign country. All teachers are issued with a legal work (Z) visa before entering the country and are met at the airport and taken to their apartment. Full health insurance is also provided. On arrival at the school teachers are given a full induction and training program, including the chance to observe current teachers’ lessons.
Professional development
The highest academic standards and enjoyable learning environment have established EF schools as the very best in the industry. To ensure these standards are maintained a high priority is given to on-going teacher training and development. Each center has a Director of Studies who leads training sessions, workshops and seminars on a variety of teaching topics, including teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom management and new material development to ensure teachers are constantly learning while they are teaching. Class observations and idea sharing sessions are also seen as important in keeping the creative energy flowing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- TEFL certificate (No TEFL? We recommend INTESOL - est 1993, accredited, 30% discounts - click here)
- Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa
- Teaching experience preferred but not necessary
- Plenty of passion and energy
Compensation package
Working with EF you will be earning an excellent salary along with generous benefits.
NOTE: We are a recruitment agency and offer jobs with various English First schools in China. Details of compensation packages for specific cities will be provided by the school after they receive your application.
For all other cities in China
- Excellent salary: 7,000 to 10,000+ RMB / month (depends on location + exp)
- Accommodations: free shared Western style accommodations, near the school or a housing allowance (depending on the city/school)
- Flight allowance: 7,000 - 10,000 RMB, half payable after 6 months, half after 12 months
- Legal ‘Z’ work visa provided
- Annual holidays: 10 paid holidays plus 11 national holidays
- Insurance: company health insurance
- On-going professional development and training
- Promotion opportunities within the global EF network
For Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou & Shenzhen
- Great salary: 13,017 RMB (approx 2,000 USD) / month
- 10,000 RMB salary advance available
- Annual holidays: 10 paid holidays plus 11 national holidays
- Legal ‘Z’ work visa provided
- Insurance: company health insurance
- Arrival support: Airport pick-up, 2 free weeks of hotel accommodation
- Promotion opportunities within the global EF network
To Apply
If you meet our requirements, please email us the following documents to EFJobs@GoldStarTeachers.com:
- Covering letter
- Resume
- Degree & TEFL certificates
- Earliest availability to begin work
