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Special China Project - Job Description and
Code of Conduct
The teacher reports to the Director of Studies (DOS)
and Centre Manager (CM)
Working hours and locations
The teacher works for 40 hours per week, to be arranged by the DOS
and/or the CM, including up to 130 academic (87 real) classroom hours
per calendar month. This represents an average of 30 academic hours (1
academic hour is equal to 40 minutes) per week over 4.33 weeks (or 20
real hours over 4.33 weeks). This means that it is possible to teach
more than 30 academic hours some weeks and others less, averaging out to
30 academic hours per week.
The teacher will be required to work 5 days a week in the non-peak
season and up to 6 days per week during the peak seasons.
During the peak seasons (June - August and January - February), teaching
hours can rise to up to 169 academic (113 real) classroom hours per
calendar month.
Teachers may be asked to work morning and evening shifts in the same
day. Teachers may have teaching duties in the centre or off-site.
Main Responsibilities
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Carry out the timetable of classes assigned by the
DOS
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Give lessons to the highest standards of English
language teaching
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Become familiar with the programmes and courses of
study at the centre.
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Develop and use suitable supplementary materials as
necessary.
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Use audio / video materials in classes.
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Expose students to the use of CALL, CD-ROMs, and
the Internet.
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Begin and end classes on time.
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Prepare lessons and equipment in advance for all
classes.
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Become familiar with and implement the Course
Management Procedures.
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Administer, correct and record the results of
progress reports, tests and assessments for students.
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Substitute for absent colleagues, perhaps at short
notice, on or off-site.
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Be responsible for students’ welfare and progress.
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Inform students of centre aims and objectives.
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Cooperate with the CM and DOS in ensuring the
constructive communication and efficient operation of the centre.
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Meet regularly with the DOS to communicate all
relevant information.
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Assist the DOS upon request with the development
and marketing of courses and induction of sales and teaching staff
into the practices of the centre.
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Maintain student and class records.
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Assist in the placement testing and interviewing of
new students.
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Carry out teaching related responsibilities
including, but not limited to demonstration classes, conversation
clubs, tutorials, seminars and presentations.
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Attend centre social events.
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Take on administrative work and/or projects
including, but not limited to, cataloguing supplementary materials,
giving workshops and organizing extra-curricular events, as directed
by the DOS.
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Keep the teachers’ room, equipment and resources
well-organized and in good condition.
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Be familiar with the administrative procedures
employed by the centre.
Professional Development
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Regularly evaluate own performance and progress.
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Attend and participate in workshops in teacher
development offered by the centre.
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Observe and be observed by the DOS and teaching
colleagues
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Be pro-active in improving teaching skills through
sharing knowledge with colleagues, and using teaching resources found
in the centre, EF Intranet, Internet and any other available sources
Code of Conduct (Academic Staff)
Attendance and lesson preparation
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Teachers must have a lesson plan ready before each
lesson. The course lesson report must be completed after each lesson
and filed with the attendance sheet.
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Teachers must be present in the centre or at
companies 20 minutes before the lesson commences and be in the
classroom before the lesson is scheduled to start.
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Lessons should finish on and not before time.
Lessons should not finish more than 5 minutes late unless specifically
arranged with the students.
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Teachers should take the attendance register at the
beginning of each class.
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All equipment (videos, CD ROMS, cassettes, etc)
must be prepared and ready for use before the lesson.
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Teachers should make any necessary photocopies well
in advance of the lesson.
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Teachers are expected to give progress and level
tests and to mark such tests as part of their administration time. The
students may not keep tests.
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A teacher should never leave the classroom for an
unnecessarily long period.
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In case of sickness, teachers must inform the
centre as soon as possible and in no case later than 8:00 a.m. on the
day of sickness.
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On return from sickness, the teacher must fill out
the relevant form and hand this to the DOS for authorization.
Dress
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Teachers are expected to be clean and smart at all
times (no jeans, sandals or t-shirts).
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Teachers are expected to wear appropriate shoes,
with socks where applicable.
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Men should wear shirt, tie and smart trousers.
Women should also dress professionally: trousers or skirt (not jeans
or informal), shirt or blouse.
Miscellaneous
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Always act in the best interests of the
school/centre t, remaining positive towards the company, its products
and procedures.
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Teachers must not remove books, videos, CD ROMS,
tapes, etc from the centre without prior consent from the DOS or CM.
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Teachers must clean the whiteboard after the lesson
and return all cassettes and tape players, dictionaries and other
equipment to the staff room. Please respect the teacher who will be
using the room after you.
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Discussions concerning religion and politics should
be avoided unless specifically requested by students.
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Any teacher wishing to take a holiday must fill out
the relevant request form and hand to the DOS at least 3 weeks before.
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Teachers should actively try to create a positive
working atmosphere.
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Never use English First materials for any other
purpose than teaching English First classes.
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Communicate respectfully and enthusiastically with
colleagues.
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Do not lend money to or borrow money from a
student.
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Do not sell materials directly to a student.
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Do not take money directly from a student in
payment for materials or classes.
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Do not invite friends to attend classes free of
charge without consulting the CM.
ABOVE ALL ELSE
Failure to maintain the following standards will be deemed as gross
misconduct and will result in immediate dismissal:
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Amorous relationships with any of the students are
strictly prohibited, as are relationships with other members of staff
that could aversely affect the running of the centre.
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Academic staff under no circumstances must take
personal contact details from students, such as phone numbers or email
addresses.
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Never take, use or be under the influence of
illegal substances, drugs or alcohol either during working hours or on
school premises.
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Smoking is not permitted inside any centre.
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Never bring illegal substances, drugs or alcohol
onto EF premises.
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Never use foul language.
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Never act in a way, which may cause offence to a
colleague, a student or any other visitor to the centre.
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Never act in a manner, which may cause offence to
local custom and religion.
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Never break the law.
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Be respectful of Chinese customs and cultural
norms.
Please send your Resume and Scanned Picture to
admin@bestteflcourse.com
mentioning “Special China Project” and Choice of Start Date and
Location or APPLY HERE |
It is a very compact experience. Extensive learning but
fun. A great experience with TEFL International and very
helpful to find placement
