English Teacher in China
Ameson Description Founded in 1994, the Ameson Education and Cultural Exchange Foundation is a non- profit, non-governmental organization committed to the promotion and implementation of cultural and educational exchanges globally. Our honorary Chairman is Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the former Secretary General of the United Nations. Ameson is headquartered in Washington, DC, in the Ronald Reagan Building, with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, and other cities in China as well.
Job Description Looking for a paid job abroad with free housing, full reimbursement for airfare, and even more amazing benefits?
The Ameson Education and Cultural Exchange Foundation is looking for students graduating in Spring 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree or higher to participate in our Ameson Year in China program.
As a participant in AYC, you will teach for one academic year in China. You may be placed in the greater metropolitan areas of Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Tianjin, or in the provinces of Guangdong, Anhui, Hebei or Fujian. You will teach in a public primary or secondary school. You will interact with students, colleagues, and other Chinese citizens as an unofficial ambassador for your country, imparting its goodwill towards the Chinese people and challenging misconceptions about its culture, society, and educational system.
With AYC, you can launch your career by gaining an international perspective, all while developing a professional or academic network in China. There will also be organized travel opportunities provided free of charge. A full curriculum and teaching materials will be provided, and you will get a full week of professional training before classes begin.
The cost of living is lower in China than in the U.S., so your money goes further. With meals and taxi fares starting around $1.50, your stipend of $800/month gives you a comfortable standard of living. With most daily expenses covered by the program, your stipend is almost entirely disposable income.
Priority will be given to complete applications received by March 31, 2013.
What AYC provides: • Paid internship with a monthly stipend of approx. $800, or 5000 RMB • Free Chinese language lessons • Free housing • Sponsorship to obtain a Chinese visa • Reimbursement for your flight to and from China • Basic health insurance • Free airport pickup and arrival support • 24-hour emergency support • Free professional training • Plenty of excursions and classes to help you immerse yourself in Chinese culture
Qualifications: • Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher by June 2013 • Must be a native English speaker • Must possess the adaptability needed to live and work abroad • Must not have a criminal record • Must be willing to teach students between the ages of 6-15 • Must be passionate, motivated and self-disciplined • The ideal candidate will also share the Ameson Foundation’s goals of international cooperation and be able to act as an informal ambassador to the U.S.
Application Instructions: Please email your resume to Ms. Feifei Hu (faye.ameson@gmail.com) by March 31, 2013.
Work schedule: 25-40 hours/week
Job category: Teaching, education, etc.
Job Length: September 2013 - June 2014
Contact Information: Feifei Hu, Program Associate 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20004 Phone: 202-506-8189 Email: faye.ameson@gmail.com
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