Etonkids English Specialist

Required Degrees: BA
Fields of Expertise: Kindergarten ,  Early childhood
Salary: ¥16,000 CNY

Details: Etonkids ES reports to the Campus Principal 50% (Administrative Campus Functions,
Marketing, etc.) and Deputy Head of the English Department 50% (All Academic Issues).
On classroom issues, the English Specialist will report to his/her Lead Montessori
Teacher.
The English Specialist plays an essential teaching role an individual campus under the
guidance of his/her Campus Principal and the Deputy Head of the English Department.
The English Specialist is responsible for direct implementation and instruction of the
Etonkids English Curriculum to his/her assigned classroom and students (either ages 0-
2.5 or 2.5-6). On all classroom issues, the English Specialist will report directly to his/her
Lead Montessori Teacher and develop a team-oriented environment with his/her
classroom teaching team.
Accountabilities
Instruction
• Prepare teaching materials during set prep time as noted by the English Department
and create original teaching materials each month to match the existing English
curriculum.
• Ensure all Etonkids English curricula is implemented properly in the classroom and
provide feedback to the R&D Department in order to improve it.
• Lead English lessons during scheduled times, provide an immersive English-
speaking environment throughout the day, and provide feedback and suggestions to
other English Specialists in regard to successful teaching methods.
• Communicate and cooperate with Chinese English Teachers to ensure both parties
are on the same page in regard to lesson plan content.
• Monitor student progress and maintain a portfolio for each student.
• Attend all English Department PD days noted by the English Department Regional
Supervisor and campus meetings and PD days as deemed necessary by the Campus
Principal. Also, attend all weekly meetings with the classroom teaching team as
scheduled by his/her Lead Montessori Teacher.
• Identify developmental needs of his/her students and organize ways to meet these
needs.
• Complete standardized forms as set by the English Department.
• Assist the Lead Montessori Teacher in reviewing and editing all English materials,
parent letters, and Student Reports to ensure no language mistakes are made.
• Visit the Etonkids English Department website on a weekly basis and contribute to
discussion groups and blogs.
• Greet students and parents at the door (model and practice English).
• Maintain good relationships with parents and keep them well-informed about their
student’s progress.
• Represent Etonkids and participate at campus, school, and community events as
needed.
• Adhere to appropriate dress code for working with young students, meeting the
requirements set forth by the English Department.
• Help cover classes in the event of a colleague’s absence as deemed necessary by
the Campus Principal.
• Promote the corporate image of the organization and its educational activities to all
individuals, groups internal and external to the organization.
• Participate as a member of the Etonkids Curriculum Committee meeting (if
requested).
• Fulfill additional duties and responsibilities that are in line with the employment
contract as instructed by Etonkids management.
Communication
• Establish and maintain cogent working relationships with all campus staff.
• Promote the corporate image of the organization to all individuals, groups, and
organizations both within the organization and to the community at large.
• Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and
supporting colleagues in the organization to promote a cohesive team and the
achievement of campus/classroom objectives.
Qualifications
• Native English Speaker or BA/MA in Native English Speaking Country
(US,UK,CA,SA,IR,NZ,AUS)
• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (Master’s Degree
preferred)
-non-native speakers are required to have a relevant degree in education
• Minimum 2+ years in ESL early childhood education experience (preschool
preferred)
-will need a letter of 2 experience (volunteer, part-time acceptable if applicant is recent
graduate)
• TEFL/TESOL/ELL Certification (unless degree is in TESOL or Early Childhood
Education)
• 0-3 or 3-6 Montessori Certification (preferred)
Skills
• Proven communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
Experience
• Proven experience in the field of preschool or early childhood education.
Competencies
• See degree requirements above.
• Knowledge of early childhood instructional strategies.
• Team-player, effective communicator with a positive attitude.
• Flexible to the demands of working in an academic environment.
Package
• Base salary starting at RMB14,000 and up (depending on location) plus insurance,
training, home finding assistance, visa processing.