China Jobs
TEFL Jobs in China | Teach English Abroad | TEFL International
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Job Search Assistance for…
…China All the advice and assistance you need for searching for a TEFL job in China! How best to find an ESL job Q: Are there any particular websites or publications that are recommended?
companies and schools who are looking for potential employees
And… Lots of International schools in Shanghai are looking for teachers with higher qualifications. Here is a list of International Schools:- Western International School of Shanghai Concordia International School Shanghai Livingston American School Shanghai American School Shanghai Community International School British International School Shanghai Dulwich College International School Shanghai Shanghai Rego International School Yew Chung Shanghai International School Shanghai Singapore Internal School Cultural considerations
Q: Are there any cultural factors I should take into consideration?
Dress code depends on individual schools, some require formal dress code, some are less formal.
It’s important to be observant, formal and professional since people hold teachers in high regard.
Qualifications needed
Q: What qualifications are needed to find an ESL job in Thailand?
Original diploma and transcripts from University, College or Technical School. Although a university degree is not an absolute MUST for an English speaker to work in some organizations in some cities in China, any kind of documentation regarding your educational background or work experience will be useful, especially if you want to work in a decent institute.
Documents required for visa/work permit Q: What documents are required for obtaining a visa and/or work permit?
Hotspot areas
Q: Are there are cities or regions where it is easier to find a job?
Types of jobs available
Q: What kinds of teaching jobs am I likely to find?
All cities around China are in need of English teachers. The location is a personal choice of interest and preference.
Good times of year Q: Are there any particular times of year it is better, or easier, to look for a teaching job?
New semester starts on September each year till end of January, it’s best to start locating possible jobs in March at the start of the second semester, which runs till end of June.
Contract lengths Q: What is the average contract length for a teaching job?
Average salary
Q: What is the average salary?
Depending on different cities and contact hours of the job Salary range from 4,500rmb to 16,000rmb per month, hourly rate goes from 100rmb to 300rmb.
Average teaching hours per week
Q: On average how many teaching hours would I work per week?
About 20-30 hours per week depending on the school
Housing
Q: Would I be expected to find my own housing, or would it be provided by the school?
It varies from school to school and city to city, some provide fully furnished apartment, some give you an allowance every month if you choose not to take the provided accommodation. Those schools usually help their foreign teachers to look for somewhere to rent.
Additionally...
CV writing
Job Interviews
Steps to find a teaching position:
1) search online for favorable schools or through recommendations
2) send CV and establish contact
3) call up and arrange for a tour of the school
4) ask if you could talk to current or former teachers for details
5) negotiate if possible for airfare reimbursement, salary and holidays
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