Kindergarten in Shenzhen
Location
China | United Kingdom
Job description
-Excellent salary: 25,000 – 28,000 RMB per month
-No weekend or evening classes
-10 to 12 weeks paid holidays
-Western-managed international school
Our international kindergarten 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 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 child’s 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 world’s 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 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.
-40-hour work week (Monday to Friday) with weekends off
-Able to commit to 2 year contract
-Plan lessons and activities that are age-appropriate and captivating
-Be the primary Counsellor for one age-group of pre-schoolers (20 to 22 per class)
-Lead students for the whole day’s learning and playing with one assistant’s support
-Create a warm, lively and safe environment
-Communicate with parents at scheduled venues (interpreter provided)
-Decorate and maintain classroom according to monthly theme
-Organize school events
– Compatative salary: 25,000 – 28,000 RMB per month based on qualifications and experience
– Legal ‘Z’ work visa provided
– 12 month salary payout
– 1 extra month pay for working for summer camp
– 2.5 days full pay leave/term or full attendance bonus
– 10-12 weeks paid vacation per year if worked the full term prior (based on attendance)
– Relocation expense reimbursement up to 8,000 RMB for hires living outside China
– Annual Raises (based on performance review)
– Continuous professional development
– 5 year lump sum bonus
– Basic social insurance
– Enjoy staff children discount from 30% off up to free
-Bachelor’s degree
-TEFL certificate required (No TEFL? – We recommend INTESOL )
-Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand
-2 years teaching experience to early learners required
-Desire and able to love, manage and educate young lives
-Hardworking, high energy, and easy-going with adventurous spirit
-Committed to the contract lengths and terms, and determined to be professional
There are no costs whatsoever for the entire recruitment process.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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