Rewarding ESL Teaching positions in Hu

Job Description:
Huzhou:
Located on the edge of one of China’s biggest lakes, Huzhou is a city that thrives on its past but continues to move forward into a prosperous future.

The city is known for its production of silk and historical preservation. Some sites date back 2,300 years when the city was first inhabited. Many historians also say that Huzhou is also the birthplace of Chinese tea culture, which visitors can experience at any number of teahouses in the area.

Cities like Hangzhou, Shanghai and Nanjing are all within close distance for a day trip.
Modernization has allowed conveniences like western-style apartments and fast-food restaurants, but the city’s love of history and culture has preserved the Chinese feel of the city.

CITY STATISTICS
Population: 2.6 million
Public Transportation: 1 high-speed railway station, 1 international airport in nearby Hangzhou (1 hour away), dozens of bus routes, taxis
Language: Mandarin, local dialects
Climate: Humid continental, with four distinct seasons
EF Huzhou Flagship opened in 2012
WHAT MAKES HUZHOU UNIQUE?
In addition to silk, Huzhou is famous for its traditional ink brushes. Buy one while enjoying your days off from teaching English
Moganshan, a popular summer retreat, is close by. There, visitors can go hiking, swimming and enjoy the natural scenery of Zhejiang province
Popular foods include freshwater fish and Zhouji dumplings, which are known for a unique blend of spices within the filling
Feiying Ta Pagoda and Temple of the Iron Buddha are two attractions in Huzhou that exemplify the city’s desire to preserve history and greatness

Main Responsibilities：
Carry out the timetable of classes assigned by the DOS
Give lessons to the highest standards of English language teaching
Become familiar with the programs and courses of study at the centre and as directed by EF English First guidelines
Develop and use suitable supplementary materials as necessary
Use audio / video materials in classes
Expose students to the use of CALL, and the Internet for language learning purposes
Begin and end classes on time
Prepare lessons and equipment in advance for all classes
Become familiar with and Implement all course management procedures as directed by EF English First guidelines
Administer, correct and record the results of progress reports, tests and assessments for students
Substitute for absent colleagues, perhaps at short notice, on or off-site
Be responsible for students’ welfare and progress
Inform students of centre aims and objectives
Cooperate with the CM and DOS in ensuring the constructive communication and efficient operation of the centre
Meet regularly with the DOS and/or center colleagues to communicate all relevant information
Assist the DOS upon request with the development and marketing of courses and induction of sales, service and teaching staffinto the practices of the centre
Maintain student and class records
Assist in the placement testing and interviewing of new students
Carry out teaching related responsibilities including, but not limited to demonstration classes, Life Clubs, tutorials, seminarsand presentations
Attend centre social events
Take on administrative work and/or projects including, but not limited to, cataloguing supplementary materials, giving workshopsand organizing extra-curricular events, as directed by the DOS
Keep the teachers’ room, equipment and resources well-organized and in good condition
Be familiar with the administrative procedures employed in the centre and as directed by EF English First head office
Professional Development
Regularly evaluate own performance and progress
Attend and participate in workshops in teacher development offered by the centre
Observe and be observed by the DOS and teaching colleagues
Be pro-active in improving teaching skills through sharing knowledge with colleagues, and using teaching resources found inthe centre, EF Intranet, Internet and any other available sources

Career Plan:
Teacher – Senior Teacher –Ados- DOS
Requirements:
Qualifications
* Applicants must be citizens from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa (China's visa regulations)
* Bachelor degree – will need to be notarized
* 120 hour TEFL or other teaching qualification (or willing to obtain one) or 2 years post graduate certificate
* Clean criminal background check, valid within 6 months – will need to be notarized
* A match with our core values and a love for enabling a child’s growth!