Teach Young Learners in Guangzhou and Shenzhen

  China

• All Other Areas in China: 
Guangzhou,  Shenzhen

Length of Position: 12 months

Description: EF English First is recruiting teachers to work in its state-of-the-art educational centres in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Both centres teach a range of ages and levels with a concentration on younger learners (under 14 years of age).

EF is committed to the professional development of all its staff and all teachers are:
- Enrolled on a comprehensive Induction Programme
- Offered Support from the Academic Managers when planning lessons
- Observed and given feedback by an experienced Academic Manager
- Required to attend teacher development seminars and workshops

A standard curriculum is provided for each of our courses, however teachers are encouraged to adapt and supplement the content to meet the needs of their individual classes. Teachers have access to a library of supplementary course materials, flashcards and multimedia resources to make their classes as dynamic and interactive as possible.

Teachers work a forty-hour working week, of which a maximum of twenty hours are contact teaching during the non-peak season and twenty-six hours during the peak season (July/August/January/February). The remaining time is dedicated to lesson preparation, conducting placement interviews for new learners, attending professional development workshops and assisting in the occasional marketing activity (e.g. providing a demonstration class in a local primary school).

Highlights: EF English First offers excellent teacher support and career development with opportunities for advancement and/or transfer throughout its network of 200 language schools.

Qualifications: Candidates must have recognized teaching English as a foreign language certification, like the EF Certificate in TEFL, which contains a minimum of 6 hours observed teaching practice (equivalent qualifications like the CELTA or SIT TESOL are also acceptable). EFL classroom experience is also desirable, but not essential. In some cases, extensive relevant TEFL experience can be considered in lieu of formal TEFL qualifications. Candidates should be motivated, enthusiastic and open to new experiences. EF English First offers TEFL training in several locations in the UK, Spain, the Czech Republic, the USA and Thailand for candidates not meeting the above requirements. Please visit our website for more details.

Salary / Pay: All positions offer competitive local salaries, free flights, free accommodation, visa costs and free medical insurance.

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

EF English First's Mission Statement: EF English First is part of EF Education, the world's largest privately owned educational organisation. Since 1965 our mission has remained the same: to bridge cultural gaps and tear down language barriers by providing quality language instruction and educational travel. Today, EF Education is a multi-national company with over 100 offices in 51 countries. Today 3,000 staff and 23,000 teachers help people of all ages and nationalities explore the world in which they live. Every year we encourage about two million people to expand their own personal horizons and learn a language with EF.

Year Founded: 1965