Title: ESL Teacher
Locations: Tianjin/ Jinan
Job Qualities, Skills and Qualifications
Preferred Qualities
• Highly motivated, confident, and outgoing
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills, pro-active and driven
• A team player who is friendly, approachable, and supportive
• Committed to continuing professional development (self and staff)
• Flexible, able to work under pressure and adapt to change
• Professional, punctual, reliable and of smart appearance
• Detail-oriented
• Service minded
Essential Qualifications
• College/University graduate
• A recognized TEFL qualification (min. 120 hours) or equivalent
• Computer literate (Proficient in MS Office Package)
• Evidence of committal to professional development
Preferable Qualifications
• Experienced in teaching all age groups offered at EF Kids and Teens (3-18 years old students)
Working Schedule
• 40 hours (over 5 days) per week during non-peak months arranged by the Director of Studies. This is represented by an average of 30 academic classroom hours (ACH)
1 ACH = 40 minutes of real time
It is possible to teach more than 30 ACH one week and less than 30 ACH another week, averaging out over the calendar month
• 40 hours (over 6 days) per week during peak months (June to August, January, or February), arranged by the Director of Studies. This is represented by an average of 40 ACH
It is possible to teach more than 40ACH one week and less than 40 ACH another week, averaging out over the calendar month
• Onsite and offsite duties
• Teachers may be required to work morning and afternoon shifts in the same day
• Teachers can be assigned to any of the centres within the city but would generally be based in one centre
Job Report and Communication
The role will report to the Director of Studies, or to a Senior Teacher upon assignment
Job Description
• Carry out the timetable of classes assigned by the DoS
• Give lessons to the highest standards of English language teaching
• Become familiar with the courses of study at the centre
• Develop and use suitable supplementary materials as necessary
• Use audio / video materials in classes
• Expose students to the use of CALL, CD-ROMs, and the Internet
• Begin and end classes on time
• Prepare lessons and equipment in advance for all classes
• Become familiar with and implement the Efekta Course Management Procedures
• Administer, correct, and record the results of progress reports, tests, and assessments for students
• Substitute for absent colleagues, perhaps at short notice, on or off-site
• Be responsible for students’ welfare and progress
• Inform students of centre aims and objectives
• Cooperate with the CD and DoS/ST in ensuring the constructive communication and efficient operation of the centre
• Meet regularly with the DoS/ST to communicate all relevant information
• Assist the DoS/ST upon request with the development and marketing of courses and induction of sales and teaching staff into the practices of the centre
• Continually strive for self-development and attend regular developmental meetings with the DoS or ST
• Maintain student and class records
• Assist in the placement testing and interviewing of new students
• Carry out teaching related responsibilities including, but not limited to demonstration classes, Life Clubs, tutorials, seminars, and presentations and attend centre social events
• Take on administrative work and but not limited to, cataloguing supplementary materials, and organizing extra-curricular events, as directed by the DoS/ST
• Keep the teachers’ room, equipment, and resources well-organized and in good condition
• Be familiar with the administrative procedures employed by the center
Benefits (per 15 months)/ Value (after tax)
CNY11,500-17,000 (Starting from and dependent on qualifications and experience)
Monthly Housing Allowance
Flight Allowance (paid in two intervals)
Contract end Bonus (paid on completion of contract term)
Additional Performance Bonus
Additional Seasonal bonus
Additional Benefits
Strong platform and framework for career development, continuous training programs and company online courses
Welcome pack on arrival (apartment goods, subway card and necessities for start-up)
Contract break (after each completed 15 months/unpaid leave)
Airport pick-up (dependent on arrival airport/quarantine guidelines)
Chinese Lessons Online and face to face in centers
Company sponsored trips and events
Safety: provided air purifiers and smoke detectors for self-rented apartments
Fully paid On-boarding training and City Tour (training would commence after any mandatory required quarantines at the time of arrival)
Low cost of living, liveable and safe developing city, reputable and stable employer in the region
Etc.