Abroad ESL Teacher for Beijing SMIC Private School

Summary(Review): BJ SMIC Private School is a Preschool through 12th Grade institution. Currently, there are 1650 students and 260 full time teachers from 16 nationalities. The School stresses each student’s holistic development and also emphasizes the importance of moral integrity in education.

As we expand into more classes, we continue to hire qualified staff throughout the year. Overall, we have one of the lowest rates of teacher replacement you will find in China, especially among local staff, but also among our expat teachers. Our teachers are committed to their students, and enjoy deep friendships with their coworkers.

Job Overview for Abroad ESL Teacher:

Salary Per Month:

Minimal: $2370
Maximum: $2890

Student Ages:

Elementary & Junior (age 5-15)
High School & College Prep (age 15-18)

Class Schedule:

Early Morning (6am-9am)
Morning (9am-12pm)
Afternoon (12pm-3pm)

Country(s):

China

Job Details for Abroad ESL Teacher

Degree Required:

Bachelor or above

Accent(s):

Native North American
Native UK
Native Australian/New Zealand
Native Ireland
Native South Africa

Certificate Required:

Yes

Min Hours Per Week:

Abroad ESL Teacher Job Description

Beijing SMIC Private School employs more than 70 expatriate teachers and 400 local teachers, and as we are expanding, we continue to hire qualified staff throughout the year.

Overall, we have one of the lowest rates of teacher replacement you will find anywhere. Our teachers are committed to their students, and enjoy deep friendships with their coworkers. Administrators make every effort to place teachers where they can refine their teaching skills and develop professionally, with opportunities for advancement to those that desire it.

Class Sizes

In our English Track elementary and middle school division, teachers work with up to 25 students in each class.

Work Hours

Elementary/Middle School Session:
- Monday through Friday, 7:45 am – 3:00 pm.
- The workday ends at 4:30 pm.

Occasional government-mandated weekend workdays.

Duration of the Contract

Two years contract on a renewable basis

Passion about bringing quality education to students that includes …
- love for education
- consistently operating with a commitment to positivity, excitement and creative problem-solving
- respect for working in a multicultural environment where multiple work styles are valued and celebrated
- being a caring contributor who bring enjoyment to the workplace
Team spirit commitment that includes …
- a can-do attitude
- respect for genuine joyful collaboration
- dedication to positive and supportive interpersonal relationship skills
- willingness to take initiative
- desire for transparency
- ability to take direction easily when needed
- willingness to make personal sacrifices for the greater school-wide good
Strong work ethic values that include …
- high standards of quality
- effective organizational skills
- being self-directed
- ability to multitask
- comfort with big picture concepts while being detail-oriented when implementing school plans
Responsible outlook that includes …
- a sense of ownership and reliability in getting the job done correctly to the end
- ability to work under pressure with deadlines yet also demonstrating flexibility with ease when needed

Abroad ESL Teacher Job Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, English, Linguistics, TESOL, or related subject matter to subject positions.
Teachers must have a bachelor’s degree in teaching, education or English (or in a related subject area) and teaching license.
Two (2) years of teaching experience.
Successful candidates typically have excellent professional ethics and moral qualities; agree with the education and teaching philosophy of SMIC schools and kindergartens and are willing to develop together both the school and their own professional skills.
Employment Age – Due to governmental work visa restrictions, employees at the time of hire cannot be 60 years of age or older.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in a regular school is preferred.
Passport from an English-speaking country.
Job descriptions list specific skills and qualifications’ requirements for each position.

Abroad ESL Teacher Salary and Compensation

Negotiable

How to Apply to Abroad ESL Teacher?

Abroad ESL Teacher Interview Process & Tips

Standard Application:

1. Job Application Form ‍Download Job Application Form‍
2. Updated resume
3. Scan copies of relevant documents (degrees, certificates, teaching license, criminal background check)

Company Information for Beijing SMIC Private School

BJ SMIC Private School is a Preschool through 12th Grade institution. Currently, there are 1650 students and 260 full time teachers from 16 nationalities. The School stresses each student’s holistic development and also emphasizes the importance of moral integrity in education.

Administrators make every effort to place teachers where they can refine their teaching skills and develop professionally, with opportunities for advancement to those that desire it.

Working for a growing company with $1.7 billion in annual revenue has definite benefits; you never have to worry about delayed salary payments or layoff’s due to budget cuts. SMIC Private School offers salaries more than sufficient to cover the low cost of living in Yizhuang.

Living in Yizhuang is getting easier every year as well. Whether, cycling, driving, taking the bus or subway, Yizhuang is less congested and easy to get around. Two new shopping plaza’s have opened nearby, Lippo Plaza and Creative Life Plaza (with a Sam’s club, Papa John’s, Starbucks, and bilingual movies). McDonalds, KFC, Subway, and a half dozen pizza restaurants serve Western food nearby. On weekends, teachers fellowship in each other’s homes or attend a nearby church, the subway and express buses reach the downtown expatriate fellowships and districts (CBD, Sanlitun) in less than 1 hour.

Yizhuang has many square miles of parks, lakes, rivers and natural areas to enjoy, and Decathlon has plenty of international-standard sporting goods. There are many volunteer opportunities nearby as well, including New Day Foster Home and Shepherd’s Field Children’s Home within a short drive.