English Language Teacher (Native Speaker)

Fields of Expertise: ESL EFL,  Elementary,  Curriculum Developer,  ESL to Children,  Kindergarten,  High School,  University,   
Salary: Negotiable
Dragon English School

Details: Feel like living on an island surrounded by fresh air and crystal clear ocean
beaches? Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in the Penghu Archipelago. Dragon Castle
English School in Magong City is seeking a part-time (ARC provided) Foreign
English Teacher to start ASAP (March 2012).
The school is located in the small seaside city of Magong, in Penghu. Magong is
the largest city in the Penghu archipelago and you can find almost everything you
need here. The locals are relaxed and friendly and it’s a great place to immerse
yourself in Taiwanese culture and language. Not only are Penghu’s pristine
beaches and rocky coasts fit for snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing, diving and
more, it has scores of beautiful islands for you to visit.
Please take into consideration that this is a small somewhat isolated place where
few people speak English and it is very windy in winter! Life in Penghu suits
someone who is outgoing, independent and understanding of cultural differences.
Please do your research and read about Penghu before you consider applying for
this position.
The position details:
1 year contract
ARC provided
Salary is NTD550-600 per hour depending on experience
14 guaranteed teaching hours per week with the possibility of more in the future
No set required office hours - prepare lessons in your own time before class
Working hours generally fall between 2pm-8:30pm Monday - Friday (with the
occasional
activity on the weekend)
Paid Holidays include Chinese New Year (approx. 1 week in Jan or Feb) + other
national
public holidays
Basic temporary accommodation available on school premises - most teachers
opt to live
elsewhere
The School:
The school environment is friendly and welcoming with great staff and students.
There are currently 4 Taiwanese English teachers and three foreign teachers.
The school focuses on teaching practical English to pre-school through to
elementary school age. There are also various other classes including adult and
high school students. We have a well developed curriculum that aims to cover
not only speaking and listening but also reading and writing.
Teachers are required to have:
a Bachelors degree from a recognized University
a passport from either US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
experience working with young people
a professional attitude and open mind
We are looking for an outgoing, friendly, co-operative, flexible teacher who has
the ability to teach pre-school - adult levels with a high level of enthusiasm and
dedication. This job requires a strong commitment to the school and students and
we expect our teachers to go the extra mile, while hoping we can offer them an
enjoyable place to work and grow as a teacher. If you think you have the right
qualities for this position please send your up to date resume, a cover letter, a
recent photo and a copy of your degree.