Description

We are looking for motivated, inspiring English teachers with a creative flair and a thirst for adventure to fill year round positions in Beijing, Shanghai and other metropolitan cities across China. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work with a friendly teaching team where your creativity will be valued and your teaching will really make a difference to students lives.

Why China?

It's an exciting time to be living and teaching in China in 2012, the economy continues to boom and the demand for English teachers is stronger than ever. Explore a country famous for its ancient traditions and civilizations, generous and friendly people and delicious food.

* Jobs Teaching Adult Students

Our schools are the leading language providers for adult students globally, with a dominant presence in China. Our innovative teaching methods integrate the best of proven teaching approaches to provide the most effective English language education.

Founded 40 years ago and growing stronger every year, our schools have provided instruction to over 2 million students with over 400 centers in 27 countries, 50 of them in China.

Locations:
Schools are located in the major metropolitan cities of China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen just to name a few. Each city offers its own unique attractions and delights. Detailed information on what each city has to offer will be send following your application.

The Students:
Students are typically 20 to 35 years old professionals, well educated and from a wide variety of backgrounds. Levels range from beginner right through to advanced and all students are clearly placement tested to ensure they are studying alongside students of the same abilities.

The Courses:
Class sizes are kept small, to an average of 3 students per class, which helps ensure real progress is made by all and allows for easy classroom management. Lessons are made up of a variety of teaching materials and are designed to be engaging and communicative. All the lesson materials are already in place, so minimal lesson planning is required.

* Jobs Teaching Young Learner Students

Disney English is currently recruiting experienced English teachers with a playful and adventurous spirit for positions in 10 major cities across China. Begin your China adventure today and become part of the magical world of Disney English. We offer a truly exceptional package and an experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Immersive Storytelling:
No one speaks the language of children better than Disney, and nothing captures their imaginations more than a great story. Disney English combines the art of Disney storytelling, breakthrough language learning methodology and innovative technology to inspire learner's passion for English. Since the opening of our flagship Center in Shanghai in 2008, Disney English has been sharing the gift of English with thousands of children across China. By providing an award-winning academic curriculum and engaging children aged 2 to 12 years old with their favorite Disney stories, songs and characters; Disney English creates a fun, lively, and highly effective learning environment.

Locations:
Disney English currently has schools in 10 major cities in China with ambitious plans to expand into more in the near future. Immerse yourself in the rich Chinese culture at one of the cosmopolitan cities listed below. More information on each city will be provided when we receive your application.

The Courses:

Course materials feature Disney characters throughout and place an emphasis on natural English communication. It is backed up with an amazing array of supplementary materials to really bring the class to life, from flashcards, an entire room full of realia, song CDs, games, digital material, toys and a comprehensive teachers guide.

Each classroom is fitted with an interactive white board & digital presentation wall which is packed full of animated teaching material helping to further enrich the student-centered learning environment.

Highlights

* Year round start dates
* Major cities across China
* Small class sizes
* Legal 'Z' work visa provided
* Generous salary
* Flight allowance (for some programs)
* Housing (for some programs)
* Health insurance
* Holidays
* On-going professional development and training
* Bonuses
* Air port pick up + help settling in
* Promotion opportunities

Qualifications

* Native English speaker from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or South Africa
* Bachelor's degree
* TEFL certificate preferred
* Previous teaching experience preferred but not required
* Plenty of energy and enthusiasm, culturally aware

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

10,500 - 16,000 RMB (roughly 1,600 - 2,500 USD) per month depending on qualifications, experience and school location.

Experience Required

yes

in some cases. Teaching experience required varies from no experience to 2 years experience depending on school and location. Contact us for more details.

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Phone/Video Interview
• Letters of Reference

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 - 4 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Gold Star TEFL Recruitment's Mission Statement

Gold Star TEFL Recruitment an English owned and managed teacher placement company with close connections to the leading schools across China. We offer a professional, honest and reliable service and have assisted hundreds of teachers to secure the very best jobs. Founded by a former teacher and Director of Studies with over 6 years of experience in the TEFL industry in China, we are in a unique position to offer you unbiased advice and support you through the job hunting process. Our services are completely free of charge from start to finish.

Year Founded

2009