Unique teaching opportunities in northeastern China

About the Job

Overview

Who we are:

Little Mountain Learning Academy is an established language school based in Vancouver, Canada. We’re opening our first Chinese location in Songyuan, Jilin, and ready to hire a team of enthusiastic, native-English speaking teachers for starts in late February 2018 (and beyond).

What we offer:

• RMB 11,000 to 13,000 per month (in a bustling small city with low cost of living)
• Free, furnished, new housing
• Fully sponsored Z visa prior to departure
• Positions at our kindergarten and our K-12 language school
• Great teaching environment (ample resources, good hours, quality Canadian/Chinese management team, team-oriented support system, and more)
• Modern state-of-the-art facilities (no expense was spared)
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Custom, in-house materials and lesson plans for our K-12 students
• Ownership invested as the parent of one of our students in Vancouver, Canada (i.e. It’s not just a money-making venture.)

What you are looking for:

• An organization where you will be treated as an educational professional and in turn be accountable to high quality educational delivery
• An off-the-beaten-path setting where you can immerse yourself in the local language and culture
• A school with joint Canadian/Chinese management
• An environment where your ideas and opinions are listened to and considered carefully, and where you can have an impact
• Opportunities to relocate or grow with the business as we expand to open schools in other cities
• Training in Vancouver, Canada prior to departure, when logistically possible
• Positions in Vancouver when possible, upon return, for Canadian citizens

Qualifications:

• Native English speaking level
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
• 1-2 years teaching experience
• Internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL certification or other teaching equivalents. With substantial teaching experience there may be flexibility on this requirement.

Songyuan:

• A city of more than 2 million people with wide-open boulevards and big blue skies
• A transportation hub of northeastern China—about 2 hrs from Changchun and 3 hrs from Harbin
• Access to outdoor recreation at nearby Lake Chagan, plus the various ski and nature areas of the northeast

To apply:

• Send your resume and informal cover letter to TeachChina@lmacademics.com.

Salary

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