Berlitz China

English teacher at a language centre

“Berlitz Instructors”

English abroadChina

¥18,000 to ¥25,000 Chinese yuan

Per month

About $2,690 to $3,730 US dollars

Before you apply

Visa and work permit sponsorship.
A passport from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Ireland.
TEFL, TESOL or CELTA, with certificate sponsorship available.
A bachelor’s degree.
A background in education or business is preferred, not required.
A full background check.

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About this job

Berlitz China is hiring English teachers for its language centre in China.

At a glance

Setting: Some travel to client locations. Travel to various client locations
Students: Children in groups of up to four, and professionals from companies. You will deliver engaging lessons for kids groups of up to 4 students and work with professionals from top companies
Hours: 120 lessons of 45 minutes a month, including group, individual and event lessons. Teach 120 units of 45 minutes a month, including group, individual and event lessons
Contract length: At least one year. Ability to commit to living and working abroad for at least one year
Visa: Visa and Work Permit sponsorship

Details to confirm: Class size, Contract, Start date, Housing

Class size: Class size is not specified.
Contract: The posting does not confirm employee or contractor status.
Start date: No start date is listed.
Housing: The posting does not confirm whether housing is included.

Who can apply

Language: A passport from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Ireland. Passport holder from one of the following countries: US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland
Degree: A bachelor’s degree. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Teaching certificate: TEFL, TESOL or CELTA, with certificate sponsorship available. a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate (certificate sponsorship available)
Experience: A background in education or business is preferred, not required. Background in education or business is preferred, but not required
Also asked for: A full background check. Can provide a full background check

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out: The published rate is per month. Check which preparation and other duties are paid.
Bonuses: Health insurance, and 12 paid holidays plus Chinese national holidays. Health insurance 12 paid holidays plus all Chinese National holidays

Details to confirm: Payment schedule, Payment method, Cancellations and no-shows

Payment schedule: The payment schedule is not specified.
Payment method: The payment method is not specified.
Cancellations and no-shows: Cancellation and no-show payment terms are not specified.

The school

Support: English-speaking managers. Berlitz is a global company that provides full-support to instructors under English-speaking managers.

Details to confirm: The classroom, Materials, The day

The classroom: The classroom is not described.
Materials: The posting does not say which teaching materials are provided.
The day: A typical timetable is not provided.

General teaching guidance

General advice, not the employer’s requirements. Check the posting for how this role works.

A language centre may teach different ages, levels and goals across its courses. Find out which groups are yours, what materials you will use and how the timetable works. Build lessons around a clear communication task and give learners useful feedback. Ask about split shifts, preparation time, travel between locations and support for new teachers before accepting.

Good to know before you apply

How applying works: An interview with a recruiter about the position and your experience. Interview Meet with a recruiter to talk about the position and your experience.
Onboarding: A virtual instructor qualification programme to learn the Berlitz method. VIQP (Virtual Instructor Qualification Program) Familiarize yourself with the Berlitz method.

Details to confirm: The demo lesson, Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips

The demo lesson: The posting does not say whether a demo lesson is required.
Your first weeks: The first weeks in the role are not described.
Peak hours: Peak teaching hours are not specified.
The first month: The first month’s workload and support are not described.
Tips: No additional role-specific advice is published.

How to apply

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Check the interview or demo requirements and ask when you can expect a response if the posting does not say.

Never pay to apply, to train or to be placed.

Source: the employer’s own job posting.

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From the job posting

Competitive salary packages of 18,000 – 25,000 RMB monthly, with extra earning potential

Published pay terms ¥18,000 to ¥25,000 Chinese yuan per month

Questions to ask the employer

Is the pay a monthly salary or an hourly rate, and what happens when a class is cancelled?
How is the timetable built, and how long is the gap in the middle of the day?
Is housing provided or an allowance paid, and which visa do you sponsor?
How many teaching hours a week, and are Saturdays included?
Is there training on your method before my first class, and is it paid?

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