Who We Are:
• First Leap Founded in 2009 in Beijing, China,
• Business Unit of Tomorrow Advancing Life, a registered company with New York Stock Exchange (stock symbol: TAL)
• Over 100 teaching centers across 40 cities nationwide
• Over 300 international teachers, plus over 1000 local teachers
• Hiring year round
• Content Language Integrated Learning through subjects such as: Art, Music, Science, Drama, World Culture, Global Leadership, Book Reading, Logical Thinking, and Virtual P.E.
• Over 40 cities to Choose from: Beijing, Nanjing, Shenyang, Chongqing, Hefei, etc.
How We Work:
• Ten days paid professional training with accommodation provided in Beijing
• 36 working hours per week
• Small class size: no more than 14 students
• Teaching package: flip chart, lesson plan, excellent activity materials, etc.
• Advanced teaching facilities: Office workspace with a work computer and free internet access for each international teacher; projectors, smart white boards, air conditioner and air purifier are equipped with each classroom; App for communication
• Bilingual local teacher assistant
• Support and communication between teachers and centers
Requirements
• High level of English proficiency
• Education Background: Bachelor’s Degree or above (majors in Education, Linguistics, or English given top priority)
• Internationally recognized TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate preferred; official teaching license recognized by home country highly preferred
• Teaching experience preferred, especially in early childhood or younger kids
• Passion for First Leap and working with young children is essential
• At least one-year commitment; longer dedication highly preferred
Benefits
Welcome Package:
• Airplane ticket to China
• Settle in allowance USD1500 (equivalent to RMB10000)
• TEFL or TESOL or TESL certification expenses covered
• Health Insurance
Monthly Salary package:
• USD 2100 - 2800 take home pay(RMB 14,000-19,000 )
• Airfare bonus: USD 1100 (RMB 8000 after contract fulfillment)
• Incentive Bonuses for extra work and excellent performance
• Sponsored legal Z work visa
• All Chinese public holidays, plus paid sick leave, personal leave and paid Christmas day
• Ongoing team-building activities organized by First Leap
Paid On-going Training System:
• Junior Training (before induction)
• Extended Junior Training
• Academic Training
• Senior Training (provided within 6 months)
Well-established Career Path:
Future Leader Boot Camp is dedicated to promoting international teacher to be Researcher, Trainer, Assessor, Regional Supervisor or International Teacher Academic Director
Settle In Service:
• Arrival Assistance: Airport pick up
• Living Assistance: setting up SIM card, bank account, transportation card, apartment rental, etc