English Literature Teacher for 5 to 12 yrs old kid

Required Degrees: Bachelor degree and above, TEFL/TESOL/CELTA
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL ,  Elementary ,  ESL to Children ,   
Salary: Negotiable

Details: At élan we teach English through engaging with literature and writing practice for
students aged 5-12. In the beginning, it is likely that you will predominantly take on Early
Reader Program, and lower level literature/writing coursework with the opportunity to
teach picture books, novels, grammar, and different writing mediums in the future.
Teachers must keep in contact with their Head Teacher and operations staff about
student progress and maintain a professional relationship with parents. élan Teachers
should provide a consistently challenging classroom environment for students and
ensure that their teaching methodology is congruent with élan’s philosophy and goals.
Teachers will work five days a week (three weekdays and Sat/Sun) with a potential full
teaching load. If you work more than 24 teaching hours per week (indexed monthly),
which may happen in the winter and summer terms, you will be awarded additional
compensation. You may also be asked to help at other centers if you have no classes
and substitutes are needed at other schools.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
 Access élan resources and plan your Teachers Logs according to the objectives of the
courses
 Deliver high quality literature, writing, and phonics courses to students including
assigned quizzes
 Issue and explain homework assignments to students and parents of younger
students
 Mark all tasks that students complete in class and for homework and fill out post-class
comments
 If your work schedule allows and you have an interest, there is an opportunity to assist
with the development of our curriculum, winter and summer materials, and also to assist
with marketing events
 Conduct phonics tests and free trials for new students and make recommendations for
classes
 Enforce a “culture of English” and other élan expectations through classroom
discipline
 Work with your Head Teacher and operations staff to create strategies for special
case students
 Keep informed about schedule changes, students who will be away, and students
having trial classes
Application requirement:
 English Native speaker: UK, USA, NZ, AUST, Canada, Ireland
 TEFL/TESL/TESOL certification
 Bachelor’s degree or above
 Teaching experience is a strong asset: 1-2 years teaching experience
Teaching conditions and benefits:
 Working hours: 40 hours per week with 2 days off on weekdays
Week day schedule 11am-8pm（1hour for lunch）
Weekend schedule 9am-6pm （1hour for lunch）
Summer and winter schedule will arranged by Center manager accordingly
 Monthly salary: 14000 to 20000 RMB, before tax
 8000 RMB flight reimbursement (direction to home country)
 Descriptional bonus based on annual performance
 12 months health and accident insurance for a one-year contract
 10000 start-up loan for accommodation
 Teachers have to provide their passport and accommodation contract as a guarantee
until the loan is paid back in three month.
 1200 hotel reimbursement after 2 months’ probation
 A legal Z Work Visa with work permit provided
 Arrival Support: Airport pick-up
 11 days for Chinese Public Holidays plus 11 days for annual leave
If you are interested in our position, please email your CV/TEFL or other teaching
certificate/degree copy/passport ID page copy/current photo/self-introduction video.