ENGLISH TEACHERS WANTED FOR HEXI UNIVERSITY

Hexi University is in Zhangye city, Gansu Province, just 60 km from Shandan. Good accommodation is provided, and a salary starting from 3200 rmb per month (about $US475). A minimum of a teaching qualification or Bachelor'e degree is required.

The positions are required to be filled on an ongoing basis, and are for one to two years.

Zhangye is an attractive clean city, with cold winters. Hexi University has over 10,000 students, with a broad range of majors offered. Very good support is given to foreign teachers by the University, and NZCFS has an established relationship with Hexi.

For more details or enquiry about this position please email Dave Bromwich.

ENGLISH TEACHER FOR SHANDAN BAILIE SCHOOL

• One year position, starting February 2010
• Airfares and accommodation provided
• A degree or teaching qualification is preferred
• Salary offered around US$400 per month

Shandan Bailie School has a unique nature through its legacy with Rewi Alley, and the educational approach of 'hands and mind together' - combining academic and vocational training. NZCFS has had a long term relationship with this school, and teachers living and working here can enjoy the benefits this brings. NZCFS has assisted with developing and funding of small rural development projects based at the school.

Shandan is in Gansu province, on the "Old Silk Road", and experiences hot summers and very cold winters. The position requires an adventurous person who will enjoy the opportunities of the school and be stimulated by the demands of the location.

While this is essentially a volunteer's position, the salary is more than ample to live on. A one year position is preferred. However one semester placements will also be considered. Semesters start in late August and late February.

For further information and questions answered about this position, contact Dave Bromwich, NZCFS at dbromwich@xtra.co.nz

Please note that teachers are regularly required to teach at SBS. If you are interested in this position, but the timing of this vacancy does not suit you, please indicate your interest in future vacancies to Dave. This position is filled by New Zealand applicants whenever possible.

SENIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL IN SHANDONG PROVINCE

Gaoqing No. 1 Senior Middle school is a key school in Zibo City, Shandong Province. There are over 300 teachers and clerks working here. The school is qualified to hire foreign teachers. Our school prefers a couple or two male (female) foreign teachers because they will live in the same apartment .The apartment is newly built with all kinds of furniture in it ,such as computer, TV set, air conditioner, and refrigerator . The kitchen is well equipped too.

There are 18 classes in each grade, and each foreign teacher has 18 classes per week. The salary is about 4000 Yuan per month and the school will pay for the return tickets every year.

If there are foreigners who want to teach in China, our school is a good choice. They will be warmly welcomed by the leaders and teachers here.

For more information contact:
Alice alice0060@sohu.com

TEACH IN LIAONING

Are you thinking of adding to your career a new international experience?

Here is a special offer:

TO TEACH ENGLISH FOR ONE YEAR AT A CHINESE UNIVERSITY/SCHOOL.

China has grown during the past twenty years at an incredible speed and has already become a place that can't be overlooked in the world. And a stay in China will be major asset on your CV. At the same time, you will offer a valuable contribution to the English education: hundreds of thousands of students are in need of a native English speaker to teach them conversation skills.

-If you have a Bachelors degree in any discipline and are a native English speaker, whether you have considered teaching or not before, you can qualify for this job.

- Are you a teacher, looking for a new teaching experience? Not only universities are eager to employ native speakers, also elementary and secondary schools and language institutes.

- Are you a specialist in Law, Business, Mathematics, Computer…? Then you may apply to teach specialised English to Chinese students in your own discipline.

- Just graduated and no work experience at all? Looking for a chance to experience living in another country? Feeling adventurous? These are all excellent motivations. Only keep in mind that you will be a key person in the language study of your diligent students, and their only access to the native language. That is a big responsibility. You owe your commitment to them if you embark on this project.

A big decision? So it is, but it will be a very rewarding one if you decide to jump in the water and swim.

And we will be there to show you the way.

The smoothest path to a job in China: our organisation

Liaoning Union of Degree and Graduate Education, an organisation subordinate to the Educational Dept. of Liaoning's Provincial Government, where all the job vacancies are centralised and applications are evaluated. Many institutes in the Province, located in the North of China, want to recruit qualified teachers of English. To smoothen and unify the process, and to make sure the quality of the candidates as well as the application procedure is guaranteed, the selection procedure is organised by us. We will also be able to give you support, not only during the application process, but also throughout your stay in China. This service is absolutely free of charge for all applicants.

Start date

· At language schools, start dates are flexible throughout the year as new modules start regularly.

· Positions at a university or a elementary/high school always start at the beginning of a semester: September 1 or March 1.

Requirements

· Teaching duty: 16-20 hours/week

· Bachelor degree OR CELTA/TESOL certificate; background in Education or in English language preferred

· Open and adventurous mind and the willingness and flexibility to live in an Asian cultural environment for at least six months.

· Native English speaker, or otherwise a degree in English

Duration, location and contract

· Contracts for 1 year, renewable (or min. 6 months if desired)

· Standard contract as provided by the National Authorities of China for foreign experts

· Residence permit and work permit will be provided. Our organisation will guide you through the application procedure and continue being at your service during your stay in China. A sample of the contract can be downloaded from our website.

· Choice between several cities (see website for detailed information on every city): Provincial Capital Shenyang, port city Dalian, mountainous Huludao, coastal Yingkou…

Benefits for the qualified candidates:

· Competitive salary in China: 3,500 to 4,000 RMB / month depending on position, degree and experience. It is possible to request paid overtime teaching hours. This salary allows for comfortable living and allows for travelling within China during holidays.

· Free private and fully equipped accommodation

· International flight ticket (one way ticket for a 6-months contract, return ticket for a full year contract) upon completion of the contract

· Holidays according to the Chinese vacation system (1 month in Jan/Febr., 1 week in October and 1 week in May).

· 1 month paid holiday included in a 1-year contract Application procedure

How to apply

· Submit the application form online (or download it in *.PDF or *.WORD format). Should this not work for you, request a Word form by e-mail

· Send resume to: Mrs. M. Torfs, International Representative, mtorfs@belgacom.net or fax it directly to Miss Sukie Cheng in our China office: Fax: 0086 24 6223 1958

· After we have received these two documents, your application will be evaluated. If successful, you will be asked to send a copy of your passport + diploma, for the potential employer to view. This is standard procedure in China. The employer will decide based on a completed application file.

· The employer will be introduced to you together with the specific contract.

Questions? - Tel: 0086 24 6223 1978 (China: Miss Sukie Cheng) - teachers@ludge.org - Tel. 0032 16 491131 (Europe: Miss Martine Torfs) - mtorfs@belgacom.net

www.teach-in-china.cn

TEACHING - COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, GUANGZHOU

The establishment of College of International Studies (COIS), situated in the suburbs of Guangzhou City, is a new intention of Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University to serve the situation of China as a new member of WTO.

As its name suggests COIS is of international nature in its design of programs to train students with open mind and modern knowledge and skills.

Of the six three-year programs COIS offers at present, the English major stands as the biggest, including half of the 1500 freshmen this year. Other programs like accounting, business management, tourist management, computer science & technology, electronic business, etc. also focus on English proficiency of students.

So COIS invites English native speakers to teach oral and written English, 20 classes or so per week. The regular pay for a foreign teacher is about 5,000 to 7,000 RMB Yuan or even more per month according to his/her academic degree, teaching experience and qualifications. This is a bit more than the average salary of a Chinese professor and nearly double the payment by the government to foreign teachers in most of Chinese universities.

In addition, a foreign teacher who works at COIS for an academic year will enjoy a one-way international travel fee. COIS provides apartments for foreign teachers at no charge including water and electricity. Medical care is also free of charge at the school clinic. Foreign teachers don't have to prepare textbooks.

The autumn semester begins in September while the spring term in March. Those with teaching experience are particularly welcome.

Applicants can contact Prof. Feng directly for further information. His e-mail address is: fuchiko53@yahoo.com or qgfeng@pub.guangzhou.gd.cn.