English Language Teacher in China (Foreign Trainer)
Job Description
Since the opening of our flagship Center in Shanghai in 2008, Disney English has been sharing the gift of English with thousands of children across China. By providing an award-winning academic curriculum and engaging children with their favorite Disney stories, songs and characters; Disney English creates a fun, lively, and highly effective learning environment.
English Language Teachers (Foreign Trainers) as part of Disney English are responsible for providing a highly engaging and effective learning experience to learners aged 2-12 through the delivery of innovative and immersive Disney educational content. The Foreign Trainer is responsible for ensuring measurable academic results in a fun and lively learning environment, delivering an outstanding service experience to learners and parents, and collaborating closely with their Chinese speaking assistant teacher (Learning Partner).
Responsibilities
• 40 hour work week (20-25 contact teaching hours — up to 30 hours if working with Summer Camp) including evening and weekends
• Deliver curriculum with energy and enthusiasm, using immersive learning techniques such as story-telling, singing, dialogue and role playing in combination with formal exercises
• Communicate with learners in an engaging, age-appropriate way, ensuring that language learning is both effective and fun
• Prepare print materials, technology and supplemental materials prior to the start of each lesson
• Measure progress and educational results through the delivery of formal and informal assessments and progress reports
• Partner closely with the Learning Partners to maintain strong relationships with parents, ensuring high level of program engagement and outstanding service, by communicating both in person and through our online portal
• Contribute to Center’s success by leading engaging demonstrations of Disney English lessons for potential learners and their parents
• Participate in various marketing and referral events to drive learner enrollment as needed
Basic Qualifications
• English language fluency including but not limited to: proper grammar, sentence structure, word tense, subject-verb agreement, and proper use of adjectives and adverbs
• Demonstration of a neutral accent, clear pronunciation, good intonation and English language rhythm
• Ability to relocate to China for a 12 to 15 month contract
• A passion for educating young learners and a keen interest in their development
• Energetic, enthusiastic, animated approach to storytelling and delivering content to learners
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-change work environment
• Professionalism in oral and written communications
• Able to stand for extended periods of time, squat and bend. Frequent lifting of 0.4 – 1.9 K.G. or 1 – 5 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 15 -19 K.G. or 40-50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
• Internationally recognized advanced TEFL or TESOL certification
• 12 months post-bachelor’s degree teaching/instructional experience
• Experience traveling internationally and/or working abroad
• Familiarity/affinity with the Disney brand
Required Education
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Job PostingIndustries Education
Additional Information Compensation and Benefits*
• Salaries start at 10,000 RMB per month
• PLUS 3,000 – 4,850 RMB monthly housing allowance
• PLUS 7,000 RMB resettlement allowance
• Paid airfare to China and a monthly travel stipend toward return trip
• 3 weeks hotel accommodation upon arrival in China
• TEFL-C certification
• Health and dental Insurance (Chinese based insurance company)
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Robust academic training
• Rosetta Stone Mandarin license
• Silver pass (limited theme parks admission pass)
• Disney discount
*Benefits subject to change
Primary Location-CityChina Based Position
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