Disney is looking for experienced individuals to instruct children aged 4-12 in an intensive Summer Camp program at Disney English Language Learning Centers in Shanghai and Beijing between late June and late August of 2010. Trainers will use an innovative and immersive Disney program, leveraging modern educational technologies, Disney’s beloved characters, stories, songs, children’s drama, animation and other materials, to provide a highly engaging and effective premium learning experience. The English Language Trainer reports to the Language Learning Director (LLD) in the Disney English Language Learning Center. General Duties and Responsibilities: •Become proficient in delivering the Disney English interactive whiteboard content and comprehensive classroom/home delivery of Disney English including the “on-line“ parent portal. •Use scripted printed materials, multimedia and a variety of audio-visual aids. There is emphasis on dialogue, story-telling, singing and role-playing, but more formal exercises, language games and literature are also used. •Work with local Assistant Trainers to ensure classes are run efficiently and start and end as scheduled. •Prepare lessons, realia, print materials, technology and supplemental materials prior to the start of each class. •Attend weekly meetings with the LLD to communicate all pertinent learner and classroom management issues. •Participate in outside of classroom academic, marketing and Center social events as needed •Collect audio & visual portfolio evidence of language learner work during lessons. •Deliver both formal and informal assessments and progress reports throughout the program and keep close oversight on all learner records. •Coach groups of young learners through the process of developing and presenting their own children’s drama performance to parents at the end of the Summer Camp. •Interact with both parents and young language learners in a way that makes language learning fun, engaging and educational. •With local Assistant Trainers, maintain strong communication with parents as to their children’s progress by means of the Teacher/Parent portal and ongoing communication during performances, phone calls and parent/teacher conferences Job Qualifications: •Minimum of 2 years experience teaching to children (preferably ESL or EFL) •Exceptional native English pronunciation •Internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL certification •Creativity and excitement to bring a unique personality to the Disney English classroom including talents in music, art, and performing arts •Bachelors degree required, advanced or education degrees preferred •Specialized studies and/or field experience in producing/directing children’s theater productions preferred •Commit to a minimum of a 2-month contract (June 17th - August 20th) Compensation: 10,000RMB per month + Roundtrip Airfare + Hotel Accomodation + Health Insurance + Laundry & Meal Stipdend
