GLV is constantly seeking to attract qualified, enthusiastic and skillful teachers with a rich life experience and a variety of interests and talents.

GLV's system makes it possible to employ teachers at any time during the year. We are not constrained by traditional academic semesters and years.

Job requirements and information

Position:

English Teacher

Campuses:

Zhuhai, Guangdong province or Hangzhou, Zhejiang province

Immediate need:

5 teachers

Hiring Dates:

year round

Degrees:

BA at any field

Certificates:

TEFL,TESOL or similar certificate

Teaching Experience:

2 years teaching experience (preferred)

Age:

Over 21 years of age and Under 60 years of age.

Countries:

Native English speakers

Proficiency:

Excellent English Skills

Position:

Summer English Teacher (For Adult/Youth students)

Campuses:

Zhuhai, Guangdong province or Hangzhou, Zhejiang province

Immediate need:

7 teachers

Hiring Dates:

Before June 20th 2010

Teaching Experience:

Some teaching experience and experience in teaching adult/young students preferred(13 years old and above)

Age:

Over 21 years of age and Under 60 years of age.

Proficiency:

Excellent English Skills, Able to teach and organize activities in a total English environment.

GLV offers a very competitive compensation package that combines salary, working hours, holiday time, and bonuses.

Working Schedule:

The teaching schedule is a 5 or 6 day work week with 18 contact hours per week.

Extra hours

Overtime is usually available

Extra responsibility

There are opportunities for extra responsibilities in administration, program development and management.

Vacations and holidays

First year teachers receive 4 weeks paid vacation, and some of the school holidays;second+ year teachers receive 5 weeks vacations and 2 weeks school holidays.

Advantages for cultural exchange and environment

The opportunity to interact with people from many cultures and nationalities. GLV maintains an English only environment, and requires all staff, students and visitors to use English. Teachers come from more than 10 countries, and students are from all over china and overseas.Students are 16 yrs old and above, 90%of the students are working professionals. Teachers meet with new students every two weeks. They have found it interesting to get to know different cultures throughout China.

Support from Management

Excellent professional support.Our international management team provides systematic training, mentoring, assistance with any difficulties cultural orientation, assistance with personal affairs,and much more.This has helped many teachers find and develop their strengths, adjust to life in China and form a strong bond with GLV.For this reason highest retention rate for teachers in China.

Teaching material: Well organized Resource Center

Access to the most complete and systematic English Teaching Resource Center in China.The resources are continually increasing under the direction of the Resource Center manager.Our experienced manager also assists teachers to find the ideas and materials they need for exciting and effective classes.

School environment

GLV maintains a very positive and motivating environment for teachers, staff and students.Teachers in GLV are cooperative, humble, and enjoy sharing and learning.

Meals in GLV

GLV provides most meals in our school.These meals are tasty, nutritious and all you can eat.

Internet

Computer and internet access are available for teachers to prepare their lessons and personal use.

Personal style of teaching

A unique teaching program that leaves a lot of room for creativity and personal input

GLV's 6:30-8:30 evening programs create a 'Real world English' environment for the students where teachers become facilitators and students become participants. Many teachers enjoy facilitating in these programs as it gives them the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences in a non-traditional teaching way.

Outdoor activities

In every two week session regularly planned leisure and sports events are planned for students.Teachers are welcome to join to learn more about the cities they live in and to get to know the students and Chinese culture better in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Environment of the cities

Both Zhuhai and Hangzhou are modern, safe,friendly,clean, convenient, cultured and comfortable cities to live in with many cultural and recreational activities available.