Teach English in Singapore
START DATE: ASAP
SALARY: $3,300 – $4,000 SGD depending on credentials and experience
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Live and teach abroad in the heart of Southeast Asia! Jan & Elly is a Singapore based English Language school looking for fun, energetic, kind and hardworking teachers. Jan & Elly opened its doors in 1995 and provides a comfortable and fun environment for kids 4 – 12. If you have a passion for teaching and want to live and work abroad we would like to hear from you. Here at Jan & Elly we think of our students, our teachers and our staff as one big family…and it shows.
Come join the Jan & Elly family! Feel free to be as crafty and imaginative as possible when applying as we encourage creativity (even in our application process). *Please note that we are looking to have the new teacher start by September, 2013. If you have a start date that conflicts please note that in the cover letter.
Teaching duties
Conduct classes, lessons and/or activities as assigned and carry them out according to the curriculum
Prepare and conduct one to one Intensive sessions as and when required
Carry out Student Placement tests and advise parents on appropriate programme for child
Monitor the performance of students
Write students’ progress reports at the end of each term
Follow up and attend to queries relating to students
Help maintain a healthy class enrolment
Build a strong rapport with parents and students
Provide feedback on lesson plans and worksheets such as typo errors, new ideas and activities to Course Director or Centre Manager
Qualities
Passionate – the love for imparting knowledge and values to the young ones
Approachable – always happy to listen and talk to parents and students
Loving – be a kind and nurturing person
Smiley – always have a smile to share
Mature, responsible, patient and positive – energetic a plus
Willingness to work on weekend days and/or weekday evenings (this is crucial, must have a flexible schedule)
Living abroad experience
Must have a great sense of humour, we like to laugh and have FUN
Benefits
Support and assistance to help you settle in
Up to 12 days paid sick leave per annum
Visa expenses (reimbursed after successful completion of probationary period)
Airfare allowance upon completion of 1 year
35-hour week, 5-day week (3 weekdays + Sat & Sun)
4 weeks of paid vacation days a year, plus national holidays
An end of contract bonus
Minimum 1-year renewable contract although a 2-year contract is much preferred
Salary range $3,300 – $4,000 SGD depending on credentials and experience
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree (Education/Linguistics/English) or an Honours degree together with a Post Graduate Certificate of Education and TEFL/CELTA qualifications
At least one year of teaching experience (volunteer work is acceptable)
Native English speaker
Possess a flair for writing
Well-versed in the American and/or British education system
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Please send your resume, a recent photograph, professional references and a cover letter to the Personnel Manager (jobs at jan-elly.com). Applicants that make it to later rounds in the interview process will have the opportunity to speak with existing teachers and staff to get a better idea of what sets Jan & Elly apart from the rest. Please note: Due to the amount of applicants we will not be able to respond to everyone that applies.