Location: China Guangzhou and ZhengzhouBronte College is an independent multi-cultural boarding high school in Mississauga, Ontario founded in 1991Bronte College offers academic high school courses from Grades 9 to 12, the Advanced Placement (AP) Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL)Academic excellence is the mandate of the academic teaching staffHelping students learn about Canadian culture and helping them make Bronte College their home away from home is essentialAs an IB World School, Bronte College is Peel Region's first private school authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme and is a candidate school for the Middle Years Programme.These teachers will be teaching at our partner schools in China, in the city of Guangzhou and Zhenzhou.Zhengzhou is the capital city of Henan province and is located in the NorthEastern part of ChinaIt is the second largest city in central China, with a population ofover 8.6 millionIt is connected to all major railway, road and aviation transport networksand is just a 90-minute flight from BeijingZhenzhou is attractive for domestic andinternational investment namely in fields of locomotive (egNissan) and technologicaldevelopment (egFoxconn, Apple iPhone production & assembly)It is one of China'sancient capitals with archeological evidence dating as far back as the Shang Dynasty.There are plenty of tourist attractions found in and around Zhengzhou, notably theShaolin Temple, well know for the origins of Chinese Kung-fu, as well as the YellowRiver and Song Mountain, a UNESCO Geopark site.Bronte College's partner school, Zhengzhou 7 Middle School, was established in 1950and has over 1000 students enrolledSince 2005, the school was named as the FlagShip high school in the province of Henan and its students and the school have receivedmany awards from both the provincial and national governments.Guangzhou, a prosperous metropolis full of vigor, is the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of ChinaBeing an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, the city serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center in Guangdong areaGuangzhou is the capital and the largest city of Guangdong province Guangzhou is the third largest Chinese city and southern China's largest cityAs of the 2010 census, the city's administrative area had a population of 12.78 million, making itself the most populous city in South ChinaGuangzhou is the main manufacturing hub of the Pearl River Delta, one of mainland China's leading commercial and manufacturing regionsThe Guangzhou Bus Rapid Transit (or GBRT) system which was introduced in 2010, is the world's second largest Bus Rapid Transit system.Bronte College's partner school, Guangzhou Haizhu Experimental Middle School (formerly 42nd middle school in Guangzhou) was established in September 1960, the school is located in the heart of Pearl River's South Bank, haiyin bridge; in 121th qianjin road, haizu district, Guangzhou.Bronte College will honour and recognize the experience earned teaching at our partner schools in China as the equivalent of teaching at Bronte College.Zhengzhou 7 Middle School, is seeking 2 ESL teachers and Guangzhou Haizhu is Experimental Middle School is seeking 1 ESL teacher and 1 History Teacher from September 2015 to August 2016.As an ESL teacher, you will: Teach ESL and conversational English to motivated students. Offer office hours to attend to student, parent or administrative needs. Attend school ceremonies, department and staff meetings as required. Prepare teaching and learning resources as required. Follow school expectations and assessment criteria. To complete any additional duties Term: September 2015 to August 2016 with a high possibility of extensionWorking Conditions: Normal hours in a week is 20-22 hours, Monday to Saturday. Abide and follow local public holidays and practices.Compensation: Equivalent of CAD$2,500 - 3,000 per month (Because of the lower tax rate in China, this salary is comparable to CAD $3,250 - $4,000 per month net in Canada). Furnished accommodation and health insurance included. Travel allowance of one (1) return air ticketYou will possess the following requirements: University Degree in related subject. Ontario College of Teachers qualified and in good standing preferred. Minimum 2-3 years of teaching experience Willing to relocate to China for the duration of the contract. Experience using a computer and computer applications required. Excellent command of the English language. Other languages are an asset. Enjoys working in a diverse multi-cultural environment
International ESL / History Teachers at Bronte College, ON
