Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) is a key university affiliated to the Ministry of Education (MOE) and offers the largest number of language learning programs and other interdisciplinary studies in China. The university has been China’s principal base offering excellent training and degree programs in foreign relations, foreign trade, foreign culture and foreign language learning and teaching. In its 70 years history, the university has turned out tens of thousands of graduates with high levels of proficiency in foreign languages, foreign relations or related areas in her history of seventy years. The university has won the name of “cradle for diplomats” in China thanks to her 400 outstanding graduates serving the country as ambassadors.
BFSU English Academy for K-12 is a young learner English training institute run by the university. It is a major national leading figure in the field of young learner English language education. Backed by the mother university, Beijing Foreign Studies University, the academy has been able to offer English language programs for 4-18 year olds over the years. Its goal is to establish the best young learner English academy in the country. It has first-rate facilities, small classes (max. 15), and a friendly, English-speaking faculty.
Job Description:
a) This is a full-time position. Duties include lesson planning, teaching, communicating with parents, etc.
b) The teaching requirement is 30 periods/week (1 period = 40 minutes). In the case employee receives less than the above listed classes employer shall still pay the listed monthly salary and may assign other teaching or administrative duties. Overtime payment is made at certain rate per class.
c) Work hours are 8 hours per day including teaching hours, an average of five days per week though some exceptions will be made for scheduling and working some extra days to cover for Chinese national holidays.
Requirements:
1. Native English speaker from the US ,UK ,Canada ,Australia ,New Zealand etc;
2. University graduate or above (major in TESOL or a related field will be an advantage);
3. Two-year experience as a teacher of EFL or related field ( Experience in teaching English to young learners and/or kindergarten kids is a plus);
4. Interest in working with 4-12 year-old children;
5. Willing to work in Nanjing for a minimum of one year and is adapt to a different culture;
6. Basic computer skills and open to the usage of educational technology in teaching (e.g. interactive board).