Teaching Positions Available in China
There has never been a better time to teach in China. The industry as a whole is going through a boom and the potential for growth is unlimited. With events such as the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, Chinese people of all ages are very keen to learn English as the country continues to open up to the west. Of particular importance to the Chinese is the development of their children’s education and their English and therefore demand for lessons is high.
The majority of EFL teaching is centred in the major cities, where demand is high due to the growing middle class. However the rest of China is slowly catching up and opportunities to teach in more 'rural' areas are increasing.
Positions/Start Dates
- Positions available monthly
Benefits
- RMB 6,600-8,000 guaranteed monthly salary for 72 hours
- Extra pay for hours taught over 72
- Extra increments for further qualifications
- RMB3,000 end of contract bonus
- Reimbursed outward flight
- Paid transportation
- 22 days paid holiday
- Regular 5 day working week
- One year renewable contracts
- Good career opportunities
Welfare Support
- Airport pick up
- Help finding permanent accommodation
- Full work permit application
- Assistance when sick
Academic Support
- One week young learners training upon arrival
- All teachers are assigned a western academic manager
- Ongoing teacher support through regular observations and appraisals
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Students and Classes
- 80%+ children's classes
- Both group and one-on-one classes
- All ages and levels of class from three year olds to senior business executives!
- Maximum class size in the language schools is 16 (N.B. teachers who teach at outside contracts in regular schools may teach very large classes)
Accommodation
- Most teachers share apartments with other teachers
- Usually 2-3 people per apartment with each person having their own room
- Average monthly rents about RMB 1,500 - RMB 2,500
- School loans the teachers the initial deposit
Visa Process
- A 'Z' Visa is obtained before departure
- Process takes about 1 month
- Foreign Expert Certificate is applied for after arrival in China (1-2 weeks)
- A health check is required upon arrival in China
Suitable Applicants
- Native speaker from the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or South Africa
- Possess a recognized degree
- Possess an EFL teaching certificate or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (or equivalent). See 'What is TEFL?'
- Teachers without an EFL certificate may be considered at certain times of the year
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