Description

Fujian Province, China is a beautiful, mountainous region that boasts a subtropical climate and warm winters. Fujian Province is one of the wealthiest provinces in the PRC and is conveniently located directly west of Taiwan, south of Shanghai, and just north of Hong Kong. Major cities include Zhangzhou, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Putian, and Quanzhou.

Responsibilities and working hours vary depending on the specific positions. Positions include public school posts, private school posts, and some university positions. All schools are screened and individual contracts of positions offered to native English-speaking instructors will be presented to applicants for their review, and will outline working hours, conditions, and responsibilities. The work week averages 40 hours per week but actual teaching hours will vary from school to school.

Highlights

Teaching English in Fujian, China is a great opportunity for native English speakers to work their way to another country, rather than paying their way:

* There is no program fee for licensed teachers. Other applicants pay a USD 150 application fee.
* A TEFL Certificate course is offered through Greenheart Travel at a discount for those who need to obtain TEFL or TESOL Certification prior to leaving for Teach in China.
* Greenheart Travel places teachers in Fujian Province, directly west of Taiwan, south of Shanghai and just north of Hong Kong.
* Teachers enjoy subsidized accommodations and a salary that is plenty to cover their living expenses plus save some for travel.
* Visa assistance is provided to teachers by Greenheart Travels partners in China.
* Medical insurance is provided by the Chinese employer, but optional emergency medical insurance can be purchased at a discount through Greenheart Travel.
* Earn a competitive salary between RMB 5,000- RMB 8,000 (Approx USD 730 USD 1,170 based on the current exchange rate) depending on teacher qualifications.

Qualifications

- Native English speaker
- BA/BS degree in any field
- Between the ages of 20 and 55
- TEFL or TESOL Certificate OR 2 years full time work experience. (Greenheart Travel offers a discounted course. Read about our TEFL Certificate program.)
- Citizenship in Canada, USA, UK

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

Teachers enjoy subsidized accommodations and a salary that is plenty to cover their living expenses plus save some for travel: between RMB 5,000- RMB 8,000 (Approx USD 730 - USD 1,170)

Experience Required

yes

TEFL or TESOL Certificate OR 2 years full time work experience. Greenheart Travel offers TEFL certification at discounted rates.

This Program is open to

American, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Greenheart Travel's Mission Statement

Greenheart Travel is a division of the Center for Cultural Interchange. Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Greenheart is CCI's way of promoting the health and welfare of the earth and its people through cultural exchange, ethical travel, responsible consumerism, and community service.

Year Founded

1985