English Language Teacher

Required Degrees: BA
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL,  Elementary,  Curriculum Developer,  ESL to Children,  Kindergarten,  High School,  University,  Summer Camp,   
Salary: ¥12,000 CNY
EF Education First Changsha

Details: The Teacher is required to prepare and deliver lessons using EF branded content and in
line with
EF methodologies for classroom delivery and EF systems of learner, management to
ensure a high
level of teaching quality and learner satisfaction. They also have additional
responsibilities which
relate to the mentoring of other teachers within the school. These responsibilities can be
found in
the addendum role description section below.
Working Schedule
• 40 hours (over 5 days) per week during non-peak months arranged by the Director
of Studies.
This is represented by an average of 30 academic classroom hours (ACH)
o 1 ACH = 40 minutes of real time
o 130 ACH (87 real hours) per calendar month (4.33 weeks) or 20 real hours per week
for 4.33
weeks
o It is possible to teach more than 30 ACH one week and less than 30 ACH another
week,
averaging out over the calendar month
• 40 hours (over 6 days) per week during peak months (June to August, January or
February),
arranged by the Director of Studies. This is represented by an average of 30 ACH
o 174 ACH (113 real hours) per calendar month (4.33 weeks) or 26 real hours per
week for 4.33
weeks
o It is possible to teach more than 40ACH one week and less than 40 ACH another
week,
averaging out over the calendar month
• Any work carried out beyond the forty-hour working week is subject to overtime
remuneration
• Onsite and offsite duties
• Teachers may be required to work morning and afternoon shifts on the same day
• Teachers can be assigned to any of the EF centers within the city but would
generally be
based in one center
Job Report and Communication
The role will report to the Director of Studies, or to a Senior Teacher upon assignment of
the center
Director of Studies
Job Description
• Carry out the timetable of classes assigned by the DoS
• Give lessons to the highest standards of English language teaching
• Become familiar with the courses of study at the center
• Develop and use suitable supplementary materials as necessary
• Use audio / video materials in classes
• Expose students to the use of CALL, CD-ROMs, and the Internet
• Begin and end classes on time
• Prepare lessons and equipment in advance for all classes
• Become familiar with and implement the Efekta Course Management Procedures
• 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 center aims and objectives
• Cooperate with the CD and DoS/ST in ensuring the constructive communication and
efficient
operation of the center
• Meet regularly with the DoS/ST to communicate all relevant information
• Assist the DoS/ST upon request with the development and marketing of courses
and induction
of sales and teaching staff into the practices of the center
• Continually strive for self-development and attend regular developmental meetings
with the
DoS or ST
• 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, seminars, and presentations and attend center social events
• Take on administrative work and but not limited to, cataloging supplementary
materials and
organizing extra-curricular events, as directed by the DoS/ST
• Keep the teachers’ room, equipment, and resources well-organized and in good
condition
• Be familiar with the administrative procedures employed by the center
Core Development Opportunity for T2 and Strong T1 Teachers - Mentoring
• Serve as a mentor for a new teacher
• Share the perspective of a teacher with 1 – 2 years of experience through acting as a
role-
model and team-teaching
• Act as a review partner for the essential skills a new teacher needs to acquire during
probation
• Work closely and attend meetings with the DoS and ST on a weekly or biweekly
basis during
the new teacher’s probation
• Be an essential part of the final probation decision and subsequent action plans
• Work closely with Regional Training Director to ensure quality (if applicable)
Job Qualities, Skills and Qualifications
• College/University graduate
• A recognized TEFL qualification (min. 120 hours) or equivalent
• Computer literate (Proficient in MS Office Package)
• Evidence of committal to professional development