Teach English in China - Trips and Chinese Lessons to be Offered (10 positions for 2010-2011)

  China

• All Other Areas in China: 
Changsha

Length of Position: 10 months (a whole school year)

Description:
* Recognition and openness:

The school is bestowed by Hunan provincial government as "Hunan Provincial Private School of Excellence". The school sends about 150 students to the other countries for winter and summer camp, and about 60 students to study abroad every year. The school has 10 native English/subject teachers and 15 international students every year.

* Student enrollment and school structure:

The school consists of a kindergarten, a primary school, a junior high, a senior high school and an International Department. The current students' enrollment is 3750. The staff totals about 700. The school has reached full capacity four years ago and has applicant students on the waiting list every year.

* Beautiful surrounding environment, first-rate facilities:

This is a private boarding school situated in the capital city of Hunan province, Changsha. The place where the school is located won an international award for livable community twice. It has a lake in front of and at the back of the school respectively. There is a sports center, an outdoor swimming pool, a golf practice court, tennis courts and a five-star hotel in the resort.

* Unique qualification in Chinese international promotion:

This school has been approved as a national training center for international Chinese language teachers by Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban). The school has established a Chinese program in Michigan, USA.

* Qualification in international teacher and student recruitment, School year start and finish date:

The school is qualified to employ foreign teachers and international students. We employ foreign teachers all year around. Now we are recruiting teachers for the 2010-2011 school year. The fall semester starts on August 20th, 2010 and ends on January 6th. The spring semester starts on February 10th and ends on June 30th, 2011. The deadline for application is May 1, 2010. The latest arrival date for the successful applicants is Aug. 1, 2010.

* Vacant positions:
- 2 teachers in art (dance, music, drama/theater, photography),
- 2 teachers in sports,
- 1 teacher in computer,
- 2 teachers in Spanish, French,
- 3 teachers in English language

* Main job description and competitiveness:

- No application or Placement fees
- More prompt and qualified service and support to international teachers
- Ideal platform for upgrading your future career, especially if you want to teach Chinese after you finish your contract
- 12 hours teaching load per week
- five working days per week
- class size of 15 to 40
- monthly salary of RMB 6000 yuan
- free accommodation, meals, transportation, Internet, and medical insurance
- airfare reimbursement
- assistance on foreign expert certificate and residence certificate
- two vacations for travel during each semester in addition to regular weekends
- winter vacation with full paid salary
- assistant teachers and free Mandarin Chinese lessons to be offered
- orientation training
- option to choose the students level from K to Grade 11 and international students as well

Also includes:
1. 100 yuan for phone bill
2. free medical treatment on campus offered
3. Round trip airfare for a school year; one way airfare for one semester
4. An apartment of 88 square meters for each teacher with bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, equipped with television, A/C, refrigerator, washing machine, computer (includes Internet capabilities), telephone, water dispenser, microwave, gas stove, cooking appliance, and furniture;
5. Pick-up at Changsha airport.

Highlights: Tongshenghu International Experimental School is bestowed with the titles:
- 'Municipal Advanced Unit in Foreign Experts Recruitment and Administration'
- 'Provincial Advanced Unit in Foreign Experts Recruitment and Administration'
- 'Hunan Provincial Educational Research Institute Experimental Base'
- 'Cambridge Young Learners' English Training and Test Center'
-UK Edexcel International teaching institute and test center
- "Hunan Provincial Private School of Excellence
- 'Changsha Municipal Disciplined School of the Year"

The total amount of investment is RMB 250,000,000 yuan, The school has an area of 210,000 square meters and has a building area of 80000 square meters. The school enjoys good design and first rate facilities. It is well equipped with a cable television system, an air-conditioning system, a computer network system and a security monitoring system. There are classrooms, an administration building, an art center, a gymnasium, libraries and teacher and student apartments. The school enjoys a high reputation in Hunan for its teaching quality and school spirit. The school has reached full capacity four years ago and has applicant students on the wait list every year.

The school recruit international teachers and students without agents. Information is transparent and direct.

Qualifications:
- Native English speakers from USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, France, Germany and Italy
- At least bachelor's degree
- Teaching experience or TESOL/TEFL certificate preferred
- Art, sports, musical talented preferred
- The retired or graduates preferred-
- Couples or friends preferred
- Seriousness in job application
- Commitment to a contract of 10 months or longer

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: RMB 6000 yuan per month.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Tongshenghu International Experimental School's Mission Statement: We aim to be first- rate domestically and to be recognized worldwide. We place our students first, focus on innovation, aim for excellence, achieve all-around quality education and foster competitive talents on an international scale. We also aim to acclimate students and prepare them for success in the modern world. Perspective towards teachers: Every teacher is talented. Perspective towards students: Every student has potential.

Year Founded: 2000