GET OFF THE BEATEN PATH - English Teacher

Required Degrees: Bachelor’s Degree
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL ,  Elementary ,  ESL to Children ,  Kindergarten ,  High School ,  Summer Camp ,   
Salary: Negotiable

Details: About the job:
The position would primarily involve teaching kindergarten through primary school
students. We are a training school for people of all ages, therefore some adult 1-on-1
and/or high school level classes may be added to the schedule in the future. There may
be an overlap in duties as the school expands. We provide help from fluent bilingual
Chinese teaching assistants in all classes. We will provide quality materials, guidance,
and support for planning the curriculum. We use the Let’s Go and American Headway
textbook series, which are a step above the usual texts. We try to focus on developing
strong verbal communication skills because the local public schools are largely lacking in
this skill set. We are not just in it for the money; we genuinely strive to give our students a
quality education. As such, we do not restrict learning to the classroom. Often we take
students out for lunch, go on field trips, or to play sports to affect a more natural learning
environment. We are a small company, so we allow more leeway with lesson and
curriculum planning to the benefit of the students and the teachers.
We never overload our teachers with classes; most likely teachers see around four
classes a day, with an absolute max of six classes on the busiest days (generally
weekends). Currently, no one is teaching more than 16 classes a week. We guarantee
two consecutive days off a week, and we are flexible with accommodating vacation and
travel days. In general we are much more reasonable to work with than many local
employers. We like to have fun, and our work environment reflects this. Our staff is young
and sociable, and everyone here gets along really well, so we hope to continue with this
sense of camaraderie!
The job includes quite nice, conveniently located free accommodations complete with all
utilities including high speed internet and either help with incoming flights OR a 1,000
USD contract completion bonus. We will handle ALL visa costs and logistics. The
starting baseline pay is 9,500RMB (more for experienced teachers), which is the
equivalent of 20,000+RMB in Shanghai/Beijing/etc. Please do not let the seemingly low
pay deceive you, the cost of living here is truly affordable.  Teachers can easily save 75%
of their income or more and live very comfortably.  We also go on several team building
trips throughout the year paid in full by the company.  Get paid to travel.
About you:
This is not your typical training school! Unlike many training schools in Shanghai and
Beijing, at FORSUN teachers are not workhorses expected to routinely regurgitate
American culture and language.  Chinese people of all ages are here not only to learn
English, but to make meaningful connections with a cultural perspective rarely found in
Guizhou province. Positive energy, enthusiasm, an outgoing personality and a good
sense of adventure are all essential. We desire someone with a love for young children
(obviously) and are invested in delivering a quality educational experience. We strongly
prefer candidates with at least two years teaching experience, and we would give
preference to holders of TEFL certifications or relevant education degrees. If this sounds
like you, please contact me ASAP!
About Zunyi:
Get off the beaten path and see the real China! This city of around 2 million is much less
westernized than most. Zunyi is still thriving, but has kept a lot of its local flavor. The
locals are known for their relaxed and friendly attitudes, socializing, eating delicious
(usually spicy) food and drinking, often into the early hours of the morning. As such, this
is an excellent place to practice your Mandarin. You will also meet other foreigners here
with a similar mindset and attitude as yourself.  The old town here was where Mao was
first elected leader of the CPC and has kept much of its old character. Set amongst
striking mountains, Zunyi is adjacent to impressive natural scenery and various outdoor
activities. It never gets too hot in the summer or cold enough to snow in the winter. It is
extremely affordable compared to most parts of the country. A meal from among the
infinite street side restaurants average around 8-10RMB (6.8RMB = $1). Groceries, taxis,
etc. are similarly much cheaper than in the coastal cities. It is impossibly easy to save.
I am the Foreign Director from the U.S. and have lived in China for several years now.
Our Chinese owner is also American educated, so we can offer better-than-average
support and communication here. No confusion, no bait-and-switch, no misdirection.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have about the job or the
city, I’m quick to respond!
John