CHINA / Aston English School
Aston English School has over 60 schools across China and has employed over 1500 foreign teachers since it started in 1996. Beginning with one school in Dalian, Aston now has schools all over China, from Dalian in the north to Xiamen in the south and Xining in the west. Students of all ages come to our schools to prepare for exams, study abroad, or for the fun of learning English.
We are now hiring for 2010 Fall Term beginning in early September for our private English language school in Dandong.
If you are interested, please contact Aston Recruiting Department directly at: cdutton@astonschool.com Or call Michael Wisner in Seattle, USA at:
* USA # 1-503-320-3573
* UK # 44-020-8123-1277 (Reaches him in the USA)
* Aus# 61-02-8003-4840 (Reaches him in the USA)
* NZ #64-03-669-0858 (Reaches him in the USA)
The best times to reach Michael is between 9am to 4Pm local time. Also check out our website at http://www.astonrecruiting.com/locations.html
Qualifications: We require:
*Native speakers of English at least 23 years old
*Nationalities preferred are Canadian, British, American, Australian, Irish, and New Zealander
*College degree in any subject
*TEFL Certificate
*Two years of working/teaching experience after graduate
*Must enjoy teaching children classes
Compensation:
September Starts
Six Months 20 Hrs/Wk
Salary 5,000RMB/Month
Hours/Week 20
Teaching Days/Wk 4
OT 100 RMB/hr for over 20 hours per week
Completion Bonus 1,200RMB
Paid Vacation Days 4
One Year 20 Hrs/Wk
Salary 5,000 RMB/month
Hours/Week 20
Teaching Days/Wk 4
OT 100 RMB/hr for over 20 hours per week
Completion Bonus 4,000RMB
Medical Insurance Yes
Paid Vacation Days 8
Note- All bonuses are intended as your flight reimbursement. To get a full flight reimbursement you must make a commitment for at least one year and do the full 25 hour contract. Lesser contracts allow you more flexibility such as the 15 hour contract only working 3 days per week, but you compromise on the bonus. Also note that leave days with Aston are paid. All contracts include shared housing, Internet access and Chinese classes.
Dandong lies in the southeastern border of Liaoning Province, in a region historically known as Manchuria. It is a port city, sitting on the modest Yalu River just as it’s estuary opens up to the Yellow Sea. This river divides China and North Korea, and Dandong is the main border crossing between these two nations. The region of southern Liaoning is mountainous and forested, enjoying a pleasant climate with 4 distinct seasons. Summers stay relatively mild with long hours of daylight; winters dip below freezing and bring occasional snow. Spring and autumn are long and pleasant. Moderate amounts of rainfall bestow the region with vast forests and agricultural productivity.
Dandong suffered heavily during the Korean War from American bombing due to its use by the Chinese military at that time. The bridge connecting it with Sinuiju, the North Korean town on the opposite bank of the river, was destroyed. Since that time the city has developed into the economic and social hub of the region. Today the community in Dandong numbers nearly 700,000, mostly Han Chinese, North Korean, Manchu, and Hui.
In addition to all of the major Chinese cooking styles represented, Dandong boasts some of the best and most affordable Korean cuisine to be found anywhere in the world outside of that country. There are hundreds of North Korean immigrant families who have opened small restaurants throughout the city. Evenings spent dining with them learning about their culture and personal histories are most fascinating, and provide a unique window into one of the most pressing situations on the world stage.
Dandong is developing a tourist economy based upon its border status. Because crossing into North Korea is so difficult, boatmen have taken to bringing tourists across the river right up to the opposite bank on mini “cruises”. The easternmost extension of the Great Wall is just outside the city and attracts modest numbers, as does the Korean War Museum in the center of town. For many the city itself ends up the most interesting attraction with its international population, shady streets, atmospheric markets, and BBQ stalls on every corner.
The Western presence in Dandong is minimal. This remains very much a small Chinese city on the fringes. There is the ubiquitous KFC and a small handful of other establishments that cater to the occasional passing foreign tourist, but by and large the twenty or so resident Westerners live life with the locals and enjoy an immersion experience.
Dandong is connected to the rest of Northeast China through an extensive rail network. Overnight trains pull out nightly for Beijing, Haerbin, and Changchun. Shenyang and Dalian are each 3 ½ hours away. The border regions up along the Yalu River in Liaoning and Jilin provinces are some of the most fascinating rural areas in China and easily assessable with local busses.
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