Requirements

COVID-19 & China border updates: Schools across China reopened in June and are now holding interviews for teachers for November 2020 to April 2021 start dates. We are in contact with more and more schools that can obtain PU letters (invitation letters) for teachers, needed to apply for a work visa. If you are already in China, your start date could be as soon as within a few weeks. If you are outside of China, taking into account the interview process, visa application process, your earliest start date could be around January. China has begun easing border restrictions and issuing work visas for some teachers outside China. Read more here - https://goldstarteachers.com/updates-on-when-the-china-bord er-will-reopen-for-esl-teachers.

Reference # SDEDE11J
Positions: Full time English language teacher
Location: Shenzhen
Interviewing: Apply Now
Our website: www.GoldStarTeachers.com

Program Highlights

-Excellent salary: 16,000 – 22,000 RMB per month plus benefits
-Paid flight upfront for new 2020 graduates
-Teach on a Monday to Friday schedule with evenings & weekends off
-Friendly, supportive teaching environment with excellent materials

ESL Jobs in Shenzhen

We are now holding interviews for English teachers to teach 6 to 15 year olds at our public schools in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. 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 18 hours of teaching per week, so you have evenings and weekends off.

Read an interview with Elaine, one of our current teachers, here.

Teach English in Shenzhen

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), Shenzhen’s 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

-Maximum 40 working hours per week, including maximum 20 teaching hours
-Each lesson: 40-45 minutes
-Monday to Friday classes (8am – 12pm & 2pm – 5pm) with evenings and weekends off
-Students age group: 6-12 for primary school, 13-15 for middle school
-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

Compensation

-Excellent salary: 16,000 – 22,000 RMB per month including housing allowance (based on qualifications and experience)
-5,000 RMB once-a-year flight allowance paid in the first month OR paid flight upfront for new 2020 graduates
-Apartment rental assistance
-Contract renewal appraisal (boost monthly salary)
-One month annual leave (half paid basic salary and full paid living allowance)
-Z work visa application assistance and up to 400 RMB visa cost reimbursement
-Social, health and accident insurance
-Pre-arrival webinar training and orientation
-Airport pickup (not including HK airport, can meet at the border), bank, and phone card
-Up to 5,000 RMB start-up loan
-Welcome package and comprehensive arrival orientation
-SDE 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 weekly
-Up to 4 nights hotel provided on arrival before permanent accommodation arranged
-Company events and parties throughout the year

Requirements

-Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or South Africa
-Non-native speaker with Bachelor’s degree and a teaching certificate from English native speaking countries
-Non-native speaker with Master or PhD degree majored in Education, Linguistics from English native speaking countries
-Bachelor’s degree
-2 years teaching experience OR minimum 120 hour TEFL certificate (No TEFL? – We recommend INTESOL)
-Teaching experience preferred but not required as we provide full training
-Professional, enthusiastic, culturally aware

How to Apply

Please send the following to Jeannie at jeannie@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. SDEDE11J

Gold Star TEFL Recruitment
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Meet our team:www.GoldStarTeachers.com/about-us

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