JOB DESCRIPTION
Company: Shanghai New Oriental
Department: English Language Teaching (ELT)
Job Title: International Faculty, English Teacher
Reports: Manager of Speaking & Writing Department
Job Type: Full-time position
Location: Shanghai, China

About the Company
As the largest provider of private educational services in China, New Oriental offers education for a lifetime, teaching skills that give students a crucial competitive advantage in the workplace and help improve their quality of life. Our wide range of educational programs, services and products include English and other foreign language training, overseas and domestic test preparation courses, all-subjects after school tutoring, primary and secondary school education, University pathway programs, educational content and software, as well as online education.

Based on founder Michael Yu's groundbreaking vision New Oriental has become the most recognized brand in Chinese private education. Our innovative and inspirational instruction combines humorous, interactive teaching techniques with traditional Chinese educational values.

Since our founding in 1993, New Oriental has had approximately 19 million student enrollments, including approximately 2.7 million enrollments in fiscal year 2014. Today, we have a network of 56 schools, 703 learning centers, 31 New Oriental bookstores and over 5,000 third-party bookstores and over 16,500 teachers in 50 cities, as well as an online network with approximately 9.2 million registered users.

-#1 Provider of private education in China
-Most recognized brand in Chinese private education
-A presence in fifty cities throughout China
-First Chinese education company to be listed on the NYSE (edu)
-It is estimated over 70% of Chinese students studying in N. America were once students of New Oriental

About the Department
New Oriental’s ELT Department is dedicated to helping students age 15 to adult excel in their ability to communicate successfully in written and spoken English with a focus on improving students’ practical English language skills for greater success in business, education, and/or travel. Using Cambridge University’s Touchstone curriculum the ELT department combines traditional, modern, and progressive teaching techniques to cater to students’ different learning styles and preferences. Students range from high school students with interests in study abroad to business professionals seeking to advance their career.

Job Scope
-Teach English as a living subject and a tool for communication;
-Employ a communicative teaching approach encouraging the use of full sentences, task based learning, engaging activities, games, and student to student interaction;
-Create an interactive teaching environment by using conversation, interaction, and the application of knowledge as an integral part of the learning process;
-Development and delivery of lesson plans that ignite students' ability to reason and argue, expands students' critical thinking skills, establishes innovative thought, and sparks imagination;
-Utilize classroom management techniques that create a student-centered atmosphere requiring students partake in classroom activities and assignments;
-Employ the use of technology to supplement lectures and maintain student interest;
-Assist with the management and contribute to the evolution of existing curriculum;
-Measure progress and learning outcomes through formal and informal assessments and progress reports.

Knowledge and Qualifications for the Role
-Educated to degree level (minimum undergraduate degree)
-TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification

Desired Skills and Experience
-English language fluency; proper grammar, sentence structure, word tense, subject-verb agreement, proper use of adjectives and adverbs, neutral accent, clear pronunciation, good intonation and English language rhythm
-2 years previous teaching experience preferred
-Passionate about teaching and dedicated to successful student outcomes
-Ability to lead and engage students
-Energetic and enthusiastic disposition
-Professional and responsible demeanor
-Ability to commit to a minimum 12 month contract
-Knowledge and/or experience of Chinese culture preferred

Salary and Benefits
-17,500rmb monthly salary (negotiable for more experienced teachers)
-Performance Bonus opportunities of 9,000rmb+ per year
-Working visa sponsored and compensated for
-Medical insurance
-Up to 10,000rmb airfare reimbursement provided upon completion of one year contract
-Holiday Bonuses in the form of gift cards that can be used at numerous supermarkets, restaurants, and movie theaters
-Paid National holidays
-5 days paid vacation
-Up to10 days hotel accommodations upon arrival in Shanghai (overseas recruits only)
-Complete arrival support in Shanghai including airport pickup, arrival gift bag, welcome dinner, apartment search, mobile phone assistance, banking assistance
-Daily language exchange opportunities with Shanghai New Oriental Chinese staff (help them with English, they’ll help you with Chinese)

Other Considerations
This role will require frequent work during the evenings and weekends as the majority of our students are full-time students or employed full-time.

If you are interested and meet the stated criteria please apply through eChinacities

New Oriental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each application will be considered carefully. Only short-listed candidates, however, will be invited for interviews.

We look forward to hearing from you