The English Specialist

Etonkids Educational Group ("Etonkids") is a collaborative of experts in the fields of education, research, and school management established by alumni of Harvard and Northwestern universities, with representatives of international Montessori organizations. Since its founding, Etonkids has utilized educational philosophies and models of successful school management from around the world to improve China's early education sector and establish the country's premier institution of bilingual early education.

Official website: https://www.etonkids.com

OVERALL POSITION PURPOSE

The English Specialist plays an essential teaching role at an individual campus under the guidance of his/her Campus Principal and the Head of the English Department. The English Specialist is responsible for direct implementation and instruction of the Etonkids English Curriculum to his/her assigned classroom and students (either ages 0-2.5 or 2.5-6). On all classroom matters, the English Specialist will report directly to his/her Lead Montessori Teacher and develop a team oriented environment with his/her classroom teaching team.

Reporting Line: Campus principle and English Department. the ES will report to Lead Montessori Teacher on classroom issues.

Working hours : Regular working hours shall be Monday to Friday 8 working hours and 1-hour lunch time (8:00am to 5:00pm, each campus may differ)

Accountabilities

• Prepare teaching materials during set prep time as noted by the English

Department and create original teaching materials each month to match the existing English curriculum.

• Ensure all Etonkids English curricula is implemented properly in the classroom and

provide feedback to the R&D Department in order to develop it.

• Lead English lessons during scheduled times, provide an immersive English

speaking environment throughout the day, and provide feedback and suggestions to

other English Specialists in regard to successful teaching methods.

• Communicate and cooperate with Chinese English Teachers to ensure both parties

are on the same page in regard to lesson plan content.

• Monitor student progress and maintain a portfolio for each student.

• Attend all English Department PD days noted by the English Department Regional

Supervisor and campus meetings and PD days as deemed necessary by the Campus

Principal. Also, attend all

weekly meetings with the classroom teaching team as scheduled by his/her Lead

Montessori Teacher.

• Identify developmental needs of his/her students and organize ways to meet these

needs.

• Complete standardized forms as set by the English Department.

• Assist the Lead Montessori Teacher in reviewing and editing all English materials,

parent letters, and Student Reports to ensure no language mistakes are made.

• Visit the Etonkids English Department website on a weekly basis and contribute to

discussion groups and blogs.

• Greet students and parents at the door (model and practice English).

• Maintain good relationships with parents and keep them well-informed about their

student’s progress.

• Represent Etonkids and participate at campus, school, and community events as

needed. (8 times a year as a Volunteer Day)

• Adhere to appropriate dress code for working with young students, meeting the

requirements set forth by the English Department.

• Help cover classes in the event of a colleague’s absence as deemed necessary by

the Campus Principal.

• Promote the corporate image of the organization and its educational activities to

all individuals, groups internal and external to the organization.

• Native English Speaker or BA/MA in Native English Speaking Country (US,UK,CA,SA,IR,NZ,AUS and other English Speaking Country recognized by China Foreign Experts Bureau) .

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (Master’s Degree preferred) -non- native speakers are required to have a relevant degree in education. (legalized and authenticated by Chinese Embassy)

• Minimum 2+ years in ESL early childhood education experience (preschool preferred) - will need a letter of 2 experience (volunteer, part-time acceptable if applicant is recent graduate).

• TEFL/TESOL/ELL Certification (unless degree is in TESOL or Early Childhood Education with 2-year reference letter in teaching.).

• Non-criminal record within 6 months (legalized and authenticated by Chinese Embassy)

• 0-3 or 3-6 Montessori Certification (preferred) Skills.

• Proven communication skills both orally and in writing.

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

• Salary range: 18K+ after tax including housing allowance (depending on different cities and teaching experience)

• Commercial Insurance after probation.

• 4 weeks paid holidays each year in addition to Chinese public holidays.

• 70% Children tuition discount after probation.

• Free lunch

• Visa and Immigration full support.

• Traffic reimbursement of domestic relocation with presentation of original invoice(s) up to RMB 2,000 after initial two-month probation period, should it be across city. It shall be applicable to train (second class) and flight (economy class) by actual expense; Up to RMB 6,000 shall be reimbursed, should it be across boarder. 5-day free hotel.

• Annual reimbursement for one round - trip economy class airfare to your home country up to RMB5,000 after 2 years employment.

• The Employee should teach at least one extra-curricular class per school term. Extra-curricular courses that take place outside of regular work hours once a week, one hour. For such classes, the Employee shall earn additional compensation on a per-class basis dictated by the ECA pay scale.

• Professional development sessions and the option of taking part in our EMTTA Montessori certification program.