Elan English Teacher
Country Garden SchoolsShenzhenUpdate time: September 21,2020
Job Description
School: Elan Schools (China)
Locations: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Foshan
Start Date: Flexible; location-dependent
Reports to: Center Manager
Suitable for: Highly responsible people who are passionate, self-motivated and reflective professionals with excellent communication skills and relevant experience.

Key Job Specifications:
• Salary – 16,000-22,000RMB/month (pre-tax)
• Contract Length – 12 months
• Working Hours – Weekdays 11:00-20:00 / Weekends: 9:00-18:00 (2 days off – 1-hour lunch breaks)
• Teaching Hours – Up to 24 hours/week
• Visa – Work Permit, Residence Permit and medical check-up fees assistance and reimbursement
• Arrival Support – Airport pickup; 10,000RMB start-up loan for accommodation costs as well as assistance finding accommodation
• Accommodation Support – 1200 RMB hotel reimbursement after 2 months’ probation; 10,000 RMB start-up loan for accommodation
• Flight Reimbursement – Up to 8000RMB for return ticket to home country (one-time payment)
• Insurance – Health and accident insurance after probation
• Bonus – Discretional bonus based on annual performance
• Paid Leave – National holidays/11 days’ annual leave/3 days’ sick leave
• Training – Orientation & pre-job training, on-going academic training, support and appraisals

About Elan Schools:
Established in December 2012, Elan Schools are an English language arts training service provider for children aged 5-14 in China. The first Elan School opened in March 2013. Currently, there are 16 Elan Schools in operation in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Foshan. In early 2016, Time Education Holdings Ltd. who operate Elan Schools was acquired by Bright Scholar Education Group.

About the position:
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. Elan Teachers should provide a consistently challenging classroom environment for students and ensure that their teaching methodology is congruent with Elan’s philosophy and goals. Teachers will work five days a week (three weekdays and Sat/Sun). 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.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Access Elan 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 Elan 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

General Responsibilities:
• Be familiar with all aspects of the Elan curriculum, the lesson flows, and the quiz schedules
• Complete mid-term and end of term assessments that are personalized and constructive
• Be punctual to work at all times, start classes on time, and control student break times
• Assist with marketing activities including the parties held by the center
• Take part in two training sessions per term to keep up to date with current developments
• Be familiar with the administrative procedures employed in the center and as directed by Elan head office
• Substitute for absent colleagues - this may be at short notice and off-site
• Cooperate with the Center Manager and Head Teacher in ensuring constructive communication and efficient operation of the center that creates a cohesive culture and working environment
• Assist in the library during busy times, particularly if you have an empty slot on a weekend
• Be observed by your Head Teacher and Teacher Manager and receive feedback professionally
• Communicate with your Head Teacher in a weekly meeting about your students and classes

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