Employment

Tsai Hsing School -

Taipei and Zhengzhou

Tsai Hsing School is an esteemed institution with a rich history in Taipei and a new kindergarden branch in Zhengzhou.  Our progressive English program blends content-based instruction and student-centered activities with traditional methods to promote effective use of language and responsible global citizenship. 

Tsai Hsing School is currently hiring for:

1) Elementary and Kindergarten/Pre-K teachers in Taipei, Taiwan (US multi-subject certification required)

2) Kindergarten/Pre-K teachers in Zhengzhou, China (US/Canada/TESOL/TEFL certification required)

3) Kindergarten/Pre-K assistant teacher (no certification required)

See specific details of each position below.  If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  Please cite for which position(s) you wish to apply and highlight type of certification and relevant teaching experience.

Please see a parent promotional video for our bilingual program here:

 

Position #1 - Taipei, Taiwan - Elementary, Kindergarten and Pre-K English Teacher 

Compensation

  1. Average monthly salary of $2500 for US/Canada certified teachers with less than three years classroom experience; $3000 for US/Canada certified with 3+ years experience.  
  2. As an incentive to complete the 2-year contract, 15% of the monthly wage will be set aside each pay period and put into an escrow account (the "Escrow payment").  The Escrow payment will be paid in full once the 2-year contract is completed.  If the teacher chooses to leave before the two-year period and thus terminate the contract, the Escrow payment will not be paid.
  3. Housing or equivalent stipend provided.
  4. 1 round trip airline ticket per year of service not to exceed $1500 US per ticket.

Duties

  1. Approximately 25 teaching periods per week and on campus daily for entirety of school day.  Submit lesson plans when requested.
  2. Attend all required meetings during school hours and weekend commitments such as teacher parent meetings and other special events.  
  3. Correct all applicable student work in a timely manner, record oral readings as necessary.
  4. Assist in applicable English language events.
  5. Adhere to school-determined lesson pace where applicable.

Candidate Requirements:

  1. Must be able to provide evidence of university diploma and US state teaching certification for elementary school multiple subjects or similar.  CANDIDATES WITHOUT CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
  2. Must be able to provide access to a demo lesson in Los Angeles or Taipei or an electronic copy of a 5+ minute demo lesson video.
  3. Must be able to interview in Downtown LA, Taipei or over teleconferencing.
  4. Must be able to provide at least 3 professional references.
  5. No knowledge of Mandarin is necessary.

Miscellaneous

  1. Labor insurance and health insurance provided by school.
  2. School will manage work permit and alien resident certificate, including renewal after first year of service.
  3. Offspring of teachers are eligible for tuition assistance.  Full tuition must be paid for one school year; after this, a first child receives full tuition credit and all additional children receive half tuition assistance.

Calendar

  1. Commitment of 2 year-long terms are from August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014 and from August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015.
  2. Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation (over Chinese New Year break)*
  3. Paid time off for local holidays and days between semesters*
  4. Up to six weeks of optional unpaid time off during summer break is available from end of semester until mid-August.  If option is not exercised, teacher will teach summer school and get paid the standard monthly rate.

*Actual time off depends on Education Bureau calendar for that year

Position #2 - Zhengzhou, China - Kindergarten/Pre-K English teacher 

Compensation

  1. Average monthly salary of $2000 for TESOL/TEFL certified experienced teachers; $2500 for US/Canada certified teachers with less than three years classroom experience; $3000 for US/Canada certified with 3+ years experience.
  2. As an incentive to complete the 2-year contract, 15% of the monthly wage will be set aside each pay period and put into an escrow account (the "Escrow payment").  The Escrow payment will be paid in full once the 2-year contract is completed.  If the teacher chooses to leave before the two-year period and thus terminate the contract, the Escrow payment will not be paid.
  3. Housing or equivalent stipend provided. 
  4. 1 round trip airline ticket per year of service not to exceed $1500 US per ticket.

Duties

  1. Approximately 25 teaching periods per week and on campus daily for entirety of school day.  Submit lesson plans when requested.
  2. Attend all required meetings during school hours and weekend commitments such as teacher parent meetings and other special events.  
  3. Correct all applicable student work in a timely manner, record oral readings for periodical exams.
  4. Assist in applicable English language events and competitions during school day.
  5. Adhere to school-determined lesson pace of special content relevant to periodical exams.

Candidate Requirements:

  1. Must be able to provide access to a demo lesson in Los Angeles or Taipei or an electronic copy of a 5+ minute demo lesson video.
  2. Must be able to interview in Downtown LA, Taipei or over teleconferencing.
  3. Must be able to provide at least 3 professional references.
  4. No knowledge of Mandarin is necessary.

Miscellaneous

  1. Health insurance provided by school.
  2. School will assist with work permit application.

Calendar

  1. Commitment of 2 year-long terms are from August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014 and from August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015.
  2. Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation (over Chinese New Year break)*.
  3. Paid time off for local holidays and days between semesters*.
  4. Up to six weeks of optional unpaid time off during summer break is available from end of semester until mid-August.  If option is not exercised, teacher will teach summer school and get paid the standard monthly rate.

*Actual time off depends on Education Bureau calendar for that year.

Position #3 - Zhengzhou, China - Kindergarten/Pre-K English assistant

Compensation

  1. Average monthly salary of $1000, no experience or certification required but preference given to those currently seeking certification or enrolled in a teacher education program
  2. Lodging provided. 
  3. Round trip airfare provided.

Duties

  1. Approximately 25 assistant teaching periods per week and on campus daily for entirety of school day.  Assist with submission of lesson plans when requested.
  2. Attend all required meetings during school hours and weekend commitments such as teacher parent meetings and other special events.  
  3. Assist with correction of all applicable student work.
  4. Assist in applicable English language events and competitions during school day.
  5. Adhere to school-determined lesson pace of special content relevant to periodical exams.

Candidate Requirements:

  1. Must be able to interview in Downtown LA, Taipei or over teleconferencing.
  2. Must be able to provide at least 3 professional references.
  3. Preference given to candidates with experience in the classroom and/or who are seeking certification and/or enrolled in a teacher training program.
  4. No knowledge of Mandarin is necessary.

Miscellaneous

  1. Health insurance provided by school.
  2. School will assist with work permit application.

Calendar

  1. Commitment of 1 school-year-long term are from August 20, 2013 to July 1, 2014.
  2. Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation (over Chinese New Year break)*.
  3. Paid time off for local holidays and days between semesters*.

*Actual time off depends on Education Bureau calendar for that year

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