Teach English - China | ESL TEFL Job

EF English First
Jiaxing, Zhejiang, P.R.China

Reference no.: JXEJ08V
Position: Full time English language teacher
Interviewing: Now
Start date: Immediate start

The job

EF English First, Jiaxing is now recruiting new English teachers to join its close-knit teaching team. Do you want to work with an international team, dedicated to providing high quality English education. We are looking for a passionate teacher with the energy and drive to fulfill our students’ learning potential. Are you a good team player? Can you create exciting and motivating English classes?

EF Jiaxing, part of the largest education group in the world, was established in 2005 and has recently had a big renovation, bring the school design and resources up to the cutting-edge. We now have a separate study area for our young learners and adult students as well as interactive, touch screen whiteboards.

We employ 8 foreign teachers from around the globe. Teachers are given plenty of academic support and we are proud of the working relationships which has grown strong over the years here. Course materials are backed up with a large collection of teaching resources.

Jiaxing – The city

Jiaxing is situated on the Yangtze Delta, on the east coast of China, Zhejiang province, a short distance from Shanghai. It is a medium sized city well known for its beauty and tranquility. South Lake is an ideal place to stroll around and visit the ruins of the 10th century misty Rain Tower.

There is plenty to see and do in the city with abundant shopping, restaurants, sports facilities, yoga, bars and cafes. The city comes to life at night and very reasonable prices make very enjoyable times very possible. Jiaxing is a compact, green, yet increasingly prosperous city interlaced with rivers, canals and lakes. It has excellent transport links to other parts of China, with three bus station, a main-line train station and 3 airports within an hour of the city.

In the surrounding area are a number of ancient river towns with small canals running though them. They make for a very pleasant stroll, a peaceful way to spend a day, taking in the old style building and history.

Main Responsibilities
• Maximum of 20 hours teaching per week
• Lesson planning
• Use audio / video materials in classes
• Cooperate with the CM and DOS in ensuring the constructive communication and efficient operation of the centre
• Assist in the placement testing and interviewing of new students
• Carry out teaching related responsibilities including, but not limited to demonstration classes, conversation clubs, tutorials, seminars and presentations
• Attend centre social events

Compensation
• Excellent salary – 6,000 RMB per month
• Free accommodation – Western style, near the school
• Flight allowance – 8,000 RMB half payable after 6 months, half after 12 months
• Legal ‘Z’ work visa
• 12 days public holidays plus 10 days extra holidays
• Insurance
• Performance related bonus
• On-going training and academic support
• Promotion opportunities within the EF network

Requirements
• Bachelors degree
• TEFL certificate
• Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia or South Africa
• Experience teaching young learners preferred
• Plenty of passion and energy

How to apply

Please send the following to Jim Althans at Teachers.Gold.Star@gmail.com:

• Covering letter
• CV
• Recent photo
• Passport photo page
• Contact details and 5 available days and times available for interview
• Quote reference # JXEJ08V in the email subject

We are looking forward to hearing from you.