High School English Teacher

Vacancy Locations :

• Dalian, Tianjin, Chongqing, Zhenjiang, Luoyang, Shanghai, Yiwu, Xi’an, Haikou, Shenzhen, Xiangyang, Jinan, Wuhan and Horinger.

Salary and Benefits:

• Allowances: Settlement allowance of RMB5000 for first-time teachers.
• Setting-In Assistance: Assistance with logistical arrangements including visa application, flights and settling in
• Visa Costs: Visa cost paid by MLES, including reimbursement up to $250CAD for required immunizations.
• Leave: Up to 20 days of sick leave annually. Bereavement, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Shipping: Personal freight allowance after three years.
• Pension/Superannuation: 3% salary matching superannuation or “pension” plan available after two years of employment.
• Annual Salary: $53,000 - $71,000 CAD (based on recognized teaching experience)
• Health Insurance: Premium medical insurance with emergency coverage in North America during the summer holidays.
• Family Benefits: Dependent spouse/children living with the teacher in China receive annual flights, visas, medical insurance and tuition reduction.
• Airfare: Annual $2000CAD airfare allowance and $100 extra baggage allowance for first time teachers.
• Vacation and Holidays: 6 weeks of paid summer holiday, 4 weeks of winter holiday, and one week each in October and May during Chinese national holidays

More about the Maple Leaf Schools:

• With an infrastructure that originated over 26 years ago, Maple Leaf offers a high-quality international education to students from preschool to high school.
• Maple Leaf Educational Systems (MLES) is the most extensive international school system in China, with campuses in over 25 cities around the country.
• We are accredited by Cognia (USA) and inspected and certified by the British Columbia (B. C.) Ministry of Education (Canada).

English Teacher Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom
• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.
• Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.)
• Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings
• Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.
• Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback

English Teacher Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
• Strong moral values and discipline
• Well-organized and committed
• Teacher license | certification
• 2 years of classroom experience
• Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
• Creative and energetic
• Teacher training program | practicum
• Bachelor’s degree in a teachable subject

Locations of Maple Leaf Schools :

• Schools are located in Dalian, Tianjin, Chongqing, Zhenjiang, Luoyang, Shanghai, Pingdingshan, Jingzhou, Yiwu, Pinghu, Huai’an, Xi’an, Huzhou, Weifang, Yancheng, Haikou, Shenzhen, Xiangyang, Luzhou, Jinan, Wuhan and Horinger.

Life in China

There has never been a better time to teach in China. Whether you’re looking for spectacular natural beauty, global mega-cities, a rich history or culture of modern innovation, there is a China to suit everyone. So, an international adventure in a fascinating culture? Fulfilling and well-paid work? If these are on your professional check-list, now might just be the perfect time for you to teach in China.

Check out our video of Maple Leaf Schools in China: youtube.com/watch?v=q0ZKy_X3xBI&t=211s or visit our careers website at mapleleafschools.com to learn more.