Description

EF English First, the leader in international education, is looking for bright, energetic native English speakers with at least one year classroom experience to teach young learners in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. When you join the EF team, you will not only be living in one of China's most dynamic cities, but you will also be teaching future young minds of China. There has never been a better time to support education in China and your teaching experience here will be a rich, rewarding one.

Why teach with EF? The reason is simple: our salary and benefits are among the best in the industry and we offer you a support network in your transition to China via our Teacher Life Club (TLC). Whats more, EF has a global academic development team that is dedicated to providing the most innovative and progressive teaching curriculum.

To teach at EF, you should have one year of continuous classroom teaching experience (ESL experience preferred but not required). You should have a university degree and be from a native English speaking country. A TEFL certification is also important, and if you do not have it, we can help you get one.

Highlights

Contract Duration: 1 year
Salary: Competitive
Bonus: Renewal bonus provided
Housing: Placement assistance with Teacher Life Club (TLC)
Airfare: Roundtrip airfare stipend
Health Insurance: Primary medical and accidental healthcare
Vacation: 10 days + Chinese national holidays
Working hours: 40 hours/ week
Teaching hours: Varies 21-25 contact hours
Age of students: Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary

EF is committed to the professional development of all its staff and all teachers are:
* Enrolled on a comprehensive Induction Programme
* Offered Support from the Academic Managers when planning lessons
* Observed and given feedback by an experienced Academic Manager
* Required to attend teacher development seminars and workshops

Qualifications

- Teaching Experience: 1+ year teaching experience required
- Degree: Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Age: At least 24 years old
- TEFL: EFL qualification required (CELTA preferred)
- Nationality: Native English speaker

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

All positions offer competitive local salaries, free flights, free accommodation, visa costs and free medical insurance.

Experience Required

yes

at least one year classroom experience.

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

EF English First's Mission Statement

EF English First is part of EF, a global enterprise that has been in the business of education for 44 years. Founded on the premise of breaking down the barriers of language and culture, we have grown to being the largest English language training school on earth, operating in 53 countries worldwide. Today 3,000 staff and 23,000 teachers help people of all ages and nationalities explore the world in which they live. Every year we encourage about two million people to expand their own personal horizons and learn a language with EF.

Year Founded

1965