English Language Teacher at Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf Education Systems is China’s largest private educational provider. MLES operates over 100 independent schools, especially high schools, in China.
The MLES model blends Chinese and Western educational practices and philosophies, providing opportunities to deeply explore familiar subjects while becoming at ease with fundamental elements of Western thought and practice.

Job Overview

Job Title: English Language Teacher / ESL
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-16:30; 5 x 45-minute classes per day, or 25 blocks per week;
Institute Type: Private School
Students: K1-K12
Contract: 24 months

Job Responsibilities

• Understand and meet the requirements and learning outcomes of the Maple Leaf ESL curricula;

• Support student’s skills development and preparation for immersive English Maple Leaf high schools;

• Be a positive role model and demonstrate high moral standards at the School and within the community;

• Deliver assigned courses using a variety of appropriate and engaging instructional methods;

• In collaboration with peers, develop detailed lesson plans aligned to both scope and student needs;

• Independently manage students to create an organized and disciplined learning environment;

Benefits

• 21,600-30,000 USD per year salary based upon verified teaching experience; 24 months of payments;

• Free on-campus housing with 3,000 RMB settlement allowance;

• Yearly completion bonus 2,500 RMB;

• Approximately 12 weeks ≅70 days paid leave per year subject to province regulations and school policy;

• Zero-deductible family health insurance VIP in China with emergency cover worldwide–see details;

• Annual return flights for teacher and dependents in China; paid upfront with 100 USD baggage credit;

• Full support for a work permit; reimbursement of document authentication and visa application costs;

• Subsidized fees for dependents attending a Maple Leaf International or Foreign Nationals School;

• Strong professional development and in-service continuing education support–learn more;

• Opportunities to transfer to academic roles for teachers who qualify or gain credentials–learn more.

About the Candidate

• Holds a passport from a native English-speaking country and has a clean criminal record;

• Has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in an English-speaking country;

• Holds a recognized 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certificate, CELTA, DipTESOL, or degree in education;

• Maintains a lifestyle and personal habits compatible with the laws of the host country–learn more;

• Has at least two years of real-world, classroom teaching experience;