We are now holding interviews for English teachers to teach 6 to 14 year olds at our public schools in the beautiful city of Suzhou on the east coast of China. If you are a dynamic teacher, have an interest in an authentic Chinese school setting and can deliver learner centered, engaging lessons then we are interested in speaking with you.

Teachers use the communicative approach to language teaching with various student interactions encouraged in class such as group work, pair work, role plays, project work as well as more traditional teaching methods to add variety to the classes and help create a fun and relaxed learning environment.

All new teachers will receive training on arrival and will be introduced to the school and teaching methods. Teaching materials and resources are provided by the school and are targeted to the age of the students being taught. Materials follow the Chinese national school curriculum and focus on developing all four skills – speaking, listening, reading and writing. Teachers are encouraged to adapt and supplement the materials where need be to ensure classes are engaging and interesting.

Classes are held during the day time from Monday to Friday, with a maximum of 21 hours of teaching per week, so you have evenings and weekends off.

Suzhou is a renowned cultural, historic and tourist city, located just 25 minutes north of Shanghai on the fast train. The city is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province, bordering Shanghai on the east. Written historical records indicate that Suzhou has a history of over 4000 years and the city is now best known around China for its unique and plentiful gardens and its many streams and canals, which have earned it the nickname "Venice of the East”.

In early years, teahouses and theatres were the most common nightlife activities. With the development of tourism however, there are multiple more fashionable choices in Suzhou now.

Suzhou is widely known in China as being one of the most livable cities in China, with a buzzing expat community and friendly locals. You will not enjoy only good food there, but also cosmopolitan atmosphere of nightlife activities including cafes, bars, tea houses, theatres and cinemas.

-Maximum teaching hours of 21 hours per week

-Monday to Friday classes (8am – 12pm & 2pm – 5pm) with evenings and weekends off

-Student ages: 6 to 14

-Class size of 40 to 50 students

-You will be teaching at 2 or 3 different schools

-Deliver learner centered, engaging lessons to students

-Ensure equal participation of all students

-Complete all administrative tasks in a timely manner

-Actively participate in professional development workshops and activities

-Attend school activities, parties and other events

QUALIFICATIONS

-Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Ireland

-Bachelor’s degree

-120 hour TEFL certificate OR 2 years teaching experience 

-Professional, enthusiastic, culturally aware

Please send the following to Jeannie at

-Covering letter

-Resume

-Recent photo

-Degree & TEFL certificates (scan)

-Passport photo page (scan)

-Availability to start work

-Preferences for locations and student ages

-Include in the subject heading the reference no. GOSDES06T

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

-Excellent salary: 13,000 - 15,000 RMB monthly based on qualifications

-2,000 RMB housing allowance per month

-5,000 RMB flight allowance paid in the first month or paid upfront for fresh graduates

-Contract renewal appraisal (boost monthly salary)

-Z work visa application assistance and up to 3,000 RMB visa cost reimbursement

-Social, health and accident insurance

-Pre-arrival webinar training and orientation

-Airport pickup, bank, phone card, and apartment rental assistance

-Welcome package and comprehensive arrival orientation

-Sponsored social events and culture classes

-Ongoing teacher mentoring and assessment

-11 days public holidays plus 1 month paid annual leave (paid at 50% of salary and 1 month housing allowance)

-Part time opportunities

-Teacher training and professional development provided

-Chinese lessons provided

-Up to 3 nights hotel provided on arrival before permanent accommodation arranged

-Company events and parties throughout the year

Ph. +415 796-6456