JOB SEARCH RESOURCES IN CHINA |
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Job Boards
Newspapers
Word of Mouth
Sending Organizations
Appalachians Abroad at Marshall University
Canadian Baptist Ministries
Colorado China Council
English Language School International
The Foundation for East and West Trade Development
The Mennonite Central Committee--China Educational Exchange
WorldTeach
Job Boards Some Westerners who land in China without pre-arranged jobs post notices on university bulletin boards offering their teaching services. At last count, most universities had open campuses except Beijing. Newspapers The China Daily, China's national English-language newspaper, has listings for both teaching jobs as well as other types of employment. Word of Mouth
A great source of information about English schools is word of mouth. One of the best ways to find teaching jobs is from Westerners who previously have taught in China. They can tell you who is hiring, what kind of pay and benefits can be expected, and the inside scoop on visa and hiring requirements. In a country where red tape is often the norm, solid advice from a fellow countryman is often the best short cut to a job. Sending Organizations Sending organizations are recommended for people who want to have a teaching job before they get on the plane to China. Applicants must be willing to commit to teaching for at least one year. These agencies screen, interview, and hire prospective applicants on behalf of schools in China. Compensation
varies widely depending on the school, but typically includes a competitive salary, room, board, health insurance, and round-trip airfare. Appalachians Abroad at Marshall University Appalachians Abroad is a program that seeks to build educational and
business relationships between the Appalachian region and countries with rapidly expanding economies. It consists of a training program that prepares individuals with the necessary teaching skills and basic Mandarin and cultural know-how. It is followed by a one- to two-year teaching position at a Chinese university. Requirements -
A bachelor's or master's degree in an education-related field
- Native fluency in English with an excellent command of written and spoken English
- EFL certification through the Appalachians Abroad Program
Benefits - Free accommodations
- Monthly salary
- Round-trip airfare
- Travel stipend each year for travel in China
For more information, contact: Appalachians Abroad
Marshall University
English As a Second Language Institute
Center for International Program
Old Main 212
Huntingdon, WV 25755
(304) 696-2465
Fax: (304) 696-6353
Canadian Baptist Ministries Canadian Baptist Ministries places teachers at a number of different universities in China. Participants are expected to pay their own transportation costs in exchange for a living allowance. For more information and to apply, contact: Canadian Baptist Ministries
7185 Millcreek Drive
Mississauga, ON L5N 5R4
Canada
(905) 821-3533
Colorado China Council The Colorado China Council places Americans in schools and universities throughout China. They are especially interested in those with degrees in
English, literature, and business. Previous teaching experience is not required. Requirements - B.A. or B.S. degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Travel experience
- Excellent physical and mental health
Benefits Teacher training and orientation session before leaving North America
- Housing
- Basic health care
- Small monthly stipend
- One-month paid vacation
The program fees vary from $900 to $2,700 plus the cost of airfare and other expenses. Application deadlines are November 1 for the spring semester and February 15 for fall placement. For more information, contact:
Colorado China Council
1590 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-1108
Fax: (303) 443-1107
English Language School International (ELS) ELS regularly hires Americans to teach at one of its several branch schools in
China. They will assist with your working visa, housing, and in most cases with your travel arrangements. Requirements - Four-year or bachelor's degree
- Native fluency in English
- One-year commitment
- Completion of a 130 hour TESL program
Preference is given to individuals with at least one year of ESL teaching
experience. For more information or to apply to ELS, you can contact them at: ELS Language Centers
Attn. Director of Field Operations
5761 Buckingham Parkway
Culver City, CA 90230
(800) 468-8978
The Foundation for East and West Trade Development The Foundation for East and West Trade Development sends teachers to assignments at Chinese universities, colleges and institutes. Terms of service have ranged from one semester to five years. Candidates may be new graduates, experienced teachers, or business professionals on sabbatical leave. There is a one-time placement fee of $1,000. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Professional competence
- Excellent communication skills
- Resilient personality
Benefits - Salary
- Housing
- Medical care
For more information, contact:
Foundation for East and West Trade Development
152 Skyline Drive
Oakland, NJ 07436-1514
(201) 337-7073
The Mennonite Central Committee—China Educational Exchange CEE places teachers in medical universities, teachers colleges, technical
institutes and agricultural universities in large cities and in more remote locations in China. Open to both Americans and Canadians, the goal of the program is to build a climate of understanding by providing opportunities for North Americans and Chinese to learn about each other. Requirements - Bachelor's degree
- Native fluency in English
- Commitment to Christianity
For more information or to apply, contact: The Mennonite Central Committee
China Educational Exchange
1251 Virginia Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-6983
Fax: (540) 434-5556
WorldTeach
WorldTeach is a non-profit organization that recruits volunteers to teach English for an eight-week summer program for middle-school-age children in Shanghai. This program is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who have little or no teaching experience. Volunteers can expect to pay approximately US$4,000 for airfare, orientation, and insurance and receive
free housing and a small stipend while teaching. For more information and to apply, contact: WorldTeach
Harvard Institute for International Development
One Eliot Street
Cambridge, MA 02138-5705
(617) 495-5527 or (800) 4-TEACH-0 (USA only)
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