Reference # ELGO6J 
Positions: Full time English Teacher
Locations: Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Foshan, Beijing, and Shanghai, China 
Interviewing: Apply Now
Our website: www.GoldStarTeachers.com

COVID-19 & China border updates: Schools across China reopened in June 2020 and right now are holding interviews for teachers for June to December 2021 start dates. We are in contact with more and more schools that have successfully obtained PU letters (invitation letters) for teachers, needed to apply for a work visa. If you are already in China, your start date could be as soon as within a few weeks. If you are outside of China, taking into account the interview process and visa application process, your earliest start date could be around September 2021. Read more here – https://goldstarteachers.com/updates-on-when-the-china-border-will-reopen-for-esl-teachers.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
-Excellent salary: 20,000 to 23,000 RMB per month
-Airfare allowance: 8,000 RMB
-Unique approach to teaching
-Small class sizes

ESL JOBS
Our school is now recruiting energetic, motivated and creative English teachers who have strong passion in teaching young learners between 5 to 12 years old in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Foshan, Beijng and Shanghai, China. We help develop and enhance our young learners’ critical thinking and communication skills in a multi-disciplinary environment to become well-rounded thinkers. With strong emphasis on excellence, we have adapted the programs from selected primary schools in the United States. We use a variety of subjects including literature, history, social studies and science to train students to think and effectively communicate their ideas. We encourage our young learns to learn “how to think”, not “what to think”.

Our unique school has Library and Core Course programs which offer guided independent reading in our library of more than 7,000 audio books and regular books as well as literature and writing classes. Our young learners can choose among these books and read by themselves with the help and support of a coach. We aim to provide a life-changing experience to every young learner and try to match or even exceed their dreams and passions. Together, we can nurture the future generation to become the best and the brightest.

With small class sizes of 6 to 8 students, teachers and students have plenty of time to interact with each other and allow learners to discuss and present their projects during the class. Students and teachers have access to a wide range of state of the art teaching technology such as computers, iPads and other multi-media facilities. We also provide excellent, professional pre-job and on the job training to teachers. We welcome ideas and creativity from our foreign teachers to help further develop our curriculum.

TEACH ENGLISH IN SHENZHEN
Shenzhen is located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province, on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta. Neighboring the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong (located just south of Shenzhen), Shenzhen’s location gives it a geographical advantage for economic development. In 1980, the first Special Economic Zone of China was built in Shenzhen. From then on, Shenzhen become a highlighted city of China, one known for its rapid economic growth.

Shenzhen is considered as one of the richest cities in the country which offers foreigners a great insight into contemporary China. From a small fishing village 30 years ago, Shenzhen has turned into a city filled with dynamic energy and on its way to becoming a world-class metropolis. Shenzhen is also known for its famous architecture, bars, restaurants, art scenes and shopping areas.

TEACH ENGLISH IN GUANGZHOU
Guangzhou, a prosperous metropolis full of vigor, is the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of China. Being an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, Guangzhou serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center in Guangdong area.

Guangzhou is considered as the paradise for food-lovers in south China. A large amount of time-honored restaurants and quality new restaurants serve various authentic Guangzhou dishes, snacks, and drinks. The most popular restaurants gather around the old city area, in cluding the Dongshan District, Yuexiu District, and Liwan District.

TEACH ENGLISH IN FOSHAN
Foshan is located in the northern part of the Pearl River, 20 kilometers from Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Foshan is a vital part of an active economic zone comprising of Guangzhou in the east, and Hong Kong and Macau in the south. The transportation system of Foshan is well designed to facilitate traveling into or out of the city.
Foshan has a long history dating back to approximately 5,000 years. It gained its name from the three Buddha statues unearthed in this area in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Foshan has a reputation as the home of Chinese ceramic arts, Cantonese operas and martial arts.

The Zumiao Commercial Street is a must-go place for shopping. There are big shopping malls and plazas where all kinds of local handicrafts can be found. In addition, there are many famous restaurants that serve fresh, tasty local delicacies. Cafes, pubs and teahouses add varieties for everyone to enjoy.

Teach English in Beijing

Teach English in Beijing and immerse yourself in the traditions of ancient China while also being a part of the exciting changes of a city on the cutting edge of modern culture. Beijing continues to be an exciting place for all things music, fashion and art with plenty of events and shows to attend. There is a thriving expat community in Beijing, with the Sanlitun area being a popular destination for both expats and trendy locals to mix and mingle over drinks.

Teach English in Shanghai

Known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Shanghai is truly an international metropolis in every sense of the word. The most vibrant and progressive city in China, Shanghai is the economic and cultural center, blending an incredible mix of Eastern and Western culture. On one side of the mighty Yangtze River flowing through Shanghai is the Pu Dong district, rural farm land just 20 years ago, it is now the financial and commercial hub with skyscrapers stretching ever higher. Along the western bank of the river, the iconic Bund is a reminder of Shanghai’s colonial past featuring grand European architecture.

For those who like to shop, party and eat, Shanghai has all you could possibly want and more. But despite its cosmopolitan reputation, pockets of quaint tradition remain alive and well, dotted throughout the city. Explore countless old markets, back streets crammed with local eateries and discover incense filled temples still central to the locals’ daily life.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
-Maximum of 20 to 24 teaching hours per week
-40-hour work week including teaching hours
-Weekday Schedule: 11am to 8pm (1 hour lunch break)
-Weekend Schedule: 9am to 6pm (1 hour lunch break)
-Lesson planning and curriculum development
-Teach core literature courses
-Coach students in the library
-Research and development projects
-Check and grade students’ homework and exams
-Enhance students’ verbal and listening skills in English
-Ability to commit to a year contract

Please send the following to Jeannie at Jeannie@GoldStarTeachers.com:

Covering letter
Resume
Recent photo
Degree & TEFL certificates (scan)
Passport photo page (scan)
Include in the subject heading the reference number ELGO6J
There are no costs whatsoever for the entire recruitment process