Disney is looking for experienced and certificated English trainers in Beijing

Disney is looking for experienced and certificated English trainers in Beijing
JOB CODE ID: 1413

Job Start Month: March 05, 2010

Number of Positions: 5
Location(s): Beijing
Position Overview
Disney is looking for experienced individuals to instruct children aged 2-12 at Disney English Language Learning Centers in Beijing. Trainers will use an innovative Disney program, leveraging Disney’s beloved characters, stories, songs, 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.

Main Responsibilities
• Become proficient in delivering the Disney English interactive 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, print materials, technology and supplemental materials prior to the start of each class.
• Attend weekly meetings with the LLD to communicate all pertinent student 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.
• Provide private lessons to young language learners as required due to learner absences or for students that are falling behind the class.
• Deliver both formal and informal assessments and progress reports throughout the program and keep close oversight on all learner records.
• 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:

• Candidates should have 2 or more years experience teaching English to children
• Candidates should be Native English speakers
• 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 degrees preferred
Type of Teaching Job: Private Language School
Contract Duration:
Contract Duration Comments: 15 month contracts available
Teaching Hours Per Week: 26 - 30
Teaching Hours Comment: no information provided
Office Hours Per Week: 11 - 15
Working Hours Details: A total of 40 working hours per week

INCLUDE: Approximately 24 hours in the classroom and the remaining time is conducting demos, student evaluation and preparing for class etc…
Age of Students: Pre-School | Kindergarten | Elementary
Number of Students in School: 500 - 1000
Number of Students in Class: 1 to 15
Number of Foreign Teachers: 6 to 10
Number of Local Teachers:
Contract Details:
Salary: 10500 - 12000 RMB - China
Tax Rate: no information provided
Tax Rate Comments: no information provided
Airfare: Pre-paid Airfare

Housing: Monthly Housing Allowance Provided
Assistance to Find Housing Provided
Housing Information: 4300RMB per month stipend
Schedule: Monday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
Paid Vacation Days: 3 weeks - 15 days
Unpaid Vacation Days: Vacation Notes: Trainers work on Saturday and Sunday, but receive two consecutive days off during the week.

5 paid vacation days, 11 paid national holidays.
Health Insurance: local medical insurance provided
Health Insurance Comments: Trainers are covered 100 percent, but are responsible for the co-pay.
Relocation or Arrival Bonus: Settlement allowance
End of Contract Bonus: no information provided
Contract Travel Bonus: no information provided
Performance Bonus: End of year performance bonus