Shenzhen: High Paying Kindergarten Positions - Up to 21,000 RMB

About the Job

Overview

Reference # CKSZTT4A
Positions: Full Time English Language Teacher
Location: Shenzhen, China
Start date:July 2020
Interviewing: Apply Now
Our website: www.GoldStarTeachers.com



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Program Highlights
o Excellent salary: starting at 18,000RMB to 21,000 RMB a month
o No weekend or evening classes
o Around 3 months paid vacation per year
o Western managed international school

The Job

Our school is now recruiting committed, energetic and adventurous English teachers with a strong and genuine passion for teaching young learners aged 2 to 6. We are a western managed, fully licensed international school which aims to develop character, cultivate creativity and build up courage in our young learners. We believe that quality education is an excellent foundation to build a childs successful future. In our 2 schools in Shenzhen, we help in developing our students good habits and cultural awareness, allow them to explore, think critically and be independent, responsible, earnest and compassionate.

Since our learners are still very young, we put strong focus on teaching art and music. We use Houghton Mifflin Curriculum, Journeys, the worlds most recognized English literature to give our learners a thorough English language learning journey. The system we use is very similar to that used in kindergartens in the United States. The roles of foreign teachers are also similar to the roles of a teacher in America. They are to supervise play-time, learning-time, nap-time, lunch-time and many other activities throughout the day. Our teachers cooperate and communicate with each other in developing and innovating our system and curriculum to give our young learners a better learning experience.

Shenzhen The City
Shenzhen is located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province, on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta. Neighboring the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong (located just south of Shenzhen), Shenzhens location gives it a geographical advantage for economic development. In 1980, the first Special Economic Zone of China was built in Shenzhen. From then on, Shenzhen become a highlighted city of China, one known for its rapid economic growth.

Shenzhen is considered as one of the richest cities in the country which offers foreigners a great insight into contemporary China. From a small fishing village 30 years ago, Shenzhen has turned into a city filled with dynamic energy and on its way to becoming a world-class metropolis. Shenzhen is also known for its famous architecture, bars, restaurants, art scenes and shopping areas.



Main Responsibilities
o 40 hour work week (Monday to Friday) with weekends off
o Able to commit to 2 year contract
o Show particular care to individual developmental needs and track progress
o Organize school events to promote CKC
o Create a warm, lively, safe environment
o Plan lessons and activities that are age appropriate and captivating
o Be the primary Counsellor for one age group of pre schoolers (15 to 20 per class)
o Create a warm, lively and safe environment
o Communicate with parents at scheduled venues (interpreter provided)
o Decorate and maintain classroom according to monthly theme

Compensation
o Excellent salary: starting at 18,000 to 21,000 RMB a month
o 2.5 days full pay leave/term and full attendance bonus
o Around 3 months paid vacation per year (subject to governmental regulations)
o Annual Raises (amount based on performance review)
o Double pay when working summer camp (if started from beginning of the academic year)
o Continuous professional development
o Resigning bonus (5000 RMB after the first 2-year contract)
o 5 year lump sum bonus
o Relocation bonus to hires living outside the peoples republic of China up to 8,000 RMB
o Emergency insurance policy provided
o Legal Z work visa
o Insurance provided

Requirements
o Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand
o Bachelors degree or above in early childhood development, education or related fields
o TEFL certificate 120 hours plus required (No TEFL? We recommend INTESOL, est. 1993, 50% discounts: www.GoldStarTeachers.com/INTESOL)
o Committed to the contract lengths (2 years) and terms, and determined to be professional
o Desire and able to love, manage and educate young lives
o Hardworking, high energy, and easy-going with adventurous spirit
o Committed to the contract lengths and terms, and determined to be professional

How to Apply

Please send the following to Annie at annie@GoldStarTeachers.com or complete this form:
o Covering letter
o Resume
o Recent photo
o Degree and TEFL certificates (scan)
o Passport photo page (scan or a clear photo)
o Availability to start work
o Include in the subject heading the reference no. CKSZTT4A

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