Wall Street English

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Wall Street English China, formally known as Wall Street Institute, is the premier provider of English instruction for adult students in China and around the world. Our innovative Wall Street English Method integrates the best of proven teaching approaches to provide the most effective English language education available for adults. Students listen, read, write, speak, and practice English under the tutelage of qualified native English speaking ESL teachers. Wall Street English jobs in China give you the opportunity to teach English in China to motivated adult students in modern centers located in 11 metropolitan cities.

With over 40 years of experience, Wall Street English has provided instruction to over 2 million students with a current enrollment of 190,000 students. We have over 450 centers in 29 countries and over 70 centers in China so if you are looking for ESL jobs in China teaching adult students why not teach where your creativity will be valued and your teaching will make a real difference.

ESL English Teaching Jobs with Wall Street English China

Are you looking to develop your teaching career in one of China’s metropolitan cities, working alongside an international team of teachers where every day at work you will be making a real difference? A teaching job with Wall Street English offers you the opportunity to change the lives of your students for the better. You will establish a friendly and engaging atmosphere within the classroom and use the your skills as an educator along with the comprehensive teaching resources at our centers to deliver effective English lessons.

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Students

Wall Street English China

At Wall Street English you will be teaching in a modern and friendly environment designed for adult students to learn English with a focus on developing communication skills in a natural and authentic context. You will find highly motivated students who understand the importance of learning English to improve their personal and professional lives. Our students range from 17 to 80 years old, although most students are young professionals aged between 25 and 35 years old.

Classes

Wall Street English China

Encounter

At Wall Street English, core class sizes are kept small, to a maximum of 5 students per class, which helps ensure real progress is made by all and allows for easy classroom management and an enjoyable environment for teaching English in China. Lessons are made up of a variety of ESL teaching materials and are designed to be engaging and communicative. Professional TEFL teachers guide students through both controlled practice and authentic conversation activities, providing an accurate language model. All the lesson materials are already in place, so minimal lesson planning is required.

Complimentary

Complimentary Classes at Wall Street English China are designed to supplement the Encounter Classes and provide students with a more relaxed focus on the target language and an increased emphasis on communication over accuracy. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 8 students per class and the teaching style makes use of elicitation, concept checking and ensuring equal participation from all students. The aim is to teach, review, and practice specific grammar points/vocabulary while in a relaxed, low-pressure atmosphere.

Social Club

Teachers also run sessions with more of a social focus, designed to further give students the opportunity to use their language in a natural setting, while having fun at the same time. Topics are limited only by your imagination and can be anything from baking cookies to speed dating. This provides students at Wall Street English China with an excellent chance for developing fluency as well as building social relations with fellow students. Class sizes are capped at a maximum of 12 students per class.

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Locations in China

Wall Street English China

  • Beijing

  • Shanghai

  • Shenzhen

  • Guangzhou

  • Tianjin

  • Qingdao

  • Hangzhou

  • Wuxi

  • Foshan

  • Suzhou

  • Nanjing

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Requirements

  • Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or South Africa
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 120 hour TEFL certificate; CELTA preferred
  • 2 years of teaching experience OR 120 hour in-class TEFL / CELTA certificate
  • Outgoing, dedicated, professional

Main Responsibilities

  • Teach a variety of English classes to a range of abilities
  • Use your creative skills to develop social clubs and other events
  • Ensure students learn in an engaging manner
  • Attendance and participation of weekly meeting / training sessions
  • A desire for self development and career progression in a fast growing and dynamic team

Salary & Compensation Packages

Wall Street English China

Option A

30 teaching hours + 5 office hours per week

  • Excellent salary: 16,000 to 20,000 RMB (approx. 2,300 – 2,900 USD) per month based on experience and qualifications
  • 1,000 – 6,000 RMB (145 – 870 USD) monthly bonus for VVIP & Business English teachers (job option 2 & 3)
  • 5,000 RMB flight allowance (for Beijing, Guangzhou and Foshan only)
  • 7,000 RMB (1,000 USD) end of contract bonus
  • Bonuses: based on student feedback and training attended
  • 11 days Chinese National holidays + 10 days personal holiday
  • 10 days free hotel at beginning of contract and help finding apartment
  • Z work visa and work permit costs are covered, including up to 5,000 RMB towards visa agent fees
  • Full medical insurance provided
  • Airport pickup and full induction and training provided
  • Meal allowance: 250 RMB
  • On-going training and professional development
  • Free Mandarin Chinese classes
  • Certified Harvard Manage Mentor course
  • Student and staff referral bonus
  • Career development opportunities

Option B

21 teaching hours + 4 office hours per week

  • Excellent salary: 11,200 to 14,000 RMB (approx. 1,600 to 2,000 USD) per month based on experience and qualifications
  • 5,000 RMB flight allowance for Beijing, Guangzhou and Foshan
  • 3,500 RMB (500 USD) end of contract bonus
  • Bonuses: based on student feedback and training attended
  • 11 days Chinese National holidays + 5 days personal holidays
  • 10 days free hotel at beginning of contract and help finding
  • Z work visa and work permit costs are covered, including up to 5,000 RMB towards visa agent fees
  • Full medical insurance provided
  • Airport pickup and full induction and training provided
  • Meal allowance: 175 RMB
  • On-going training and professional development
  • Free Mandarin Chinese classes
  • Certified Harvard Manage Mentor course
  • Student and staff referral bonus
  • Career development opportunities

Talking to Teachers

“There are several things that stand out about being a Wall Street Teacher and are the reasons why I’ve stayed here longer than any other company and will continue to do so.

First of all there are the students. As we become familiar with our students over the duration of their time we begin to become familiar with them as friends.

Second is the teaching material and class length. Four person Encounter classes and eight person Complimentary classes are tightly related to the Computer based self learning system.

Third is the management structure, with regular ongoing training and a clear path for those who wish to advance their careers within Wall Street English.”

Roger Underhill, Wall Street English, Shanghai
“This job allows you to work with so many diverse people around China and the globe. Wall Street helps you develop your skills by offering training, so you never feel “behind the team”.

No matter what your position is, there is development opportunities and continuous development through seminars and workshops with topics relevant to your daily working life.”

Jamie Donohue, Wall Street English, Shanghai
“It was initially challenging adapting to the different teaching environments that Wall Street English offers students, but after undergoing the foreign teacher training I felt confident working in the all the different classes.

The range of classes offered means that as a teacher there is a lot of variety in teaching experiences, making it a very stimulating job; ranging from small groups of students focusing on more precise level-specific grammar and vocabulary, to classes with eight to twelve students focusing on more general communication and conversational skills.”

John Marrett, Wall Street English, Beijing
“I started working with Wall Street English in October 2010. I immediately became an integral member of the service team. My colleagues made me feel comfortable and confident in my abilities.

They were very supportive while I learned the duties of my position they were also helpful in the areas I needed to improve.”

Sam Onanda, Wall Street English, Shanghai

FAQ

Are there any costs for the recruitment process?

There are no costs at all for you. The entire recruitment process is free of charge.

Students expect to get immersed in English during class and so speaking Chinese is actually discouraged in class. So not speaking Chinese is not a problem regarding the job. All teachers receive complementary Chinese lessons if they wish. These are done in multi-week courses, so you can join at the start of the next course.

Your school will organise all the necessary papers needed to obtain a legal 1 year work (Z) visa for you. This process can take between 4 to 8 weeks and the school will help you through the process.

Your initial contract is 12 months. Many teachers choose to stay for one or more years.

Wall Street English provides comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you. It will cover you in event of sickness and injury.

Salary is paid on a monthly basis, paid in local currency, Chinese RMB. Pay day is once a month, on the 3rd. Once you have your ICBC bank account open, WSE will deposit your check directly into your account. You will receive assistance from HRD and/or a staff member in opening a bank account and applying for a debit card.

Yes. It is possible to exchange and transfer money to bank accounts around the world. Check with your bank to find out what their policies are regarding international transfers and fees. Many people find Western Union or PayPal to be the easiest way to send money.

Average class sizes are 2 – 3 students for core classes and larger groups of 8 for the Complementary Class and 12 for the Social Club.

There is a professional, smart-casual dress code that teachers are expected to comply with.

Yes. Many. General WSE policy is to promote from within. The details will be supplied to you during your teacher training week.

Your Service Manager, HRD, or another members of our staff will help you look for housing and will connect you with an agent. Apartment rent is paid 3 months at a time, up front and prior to moving in. WSE will assist you with an interest-free loan, which will then be incrementally deducted from your paycheck every month, so in essence it’s like paying monthly rent.

The formal training period is during the first week – by no later than the end of 2-3 weeks you will be on a full teaching schedule. To assist you during your first couple of weeks, you will begin by observing other teachers during many of their classes.

There is a teachers’ room in each center which has computers for internet access.

Most centers have a pantry with a fridge, microwave, and water dispenser. Moreover, each center is located in a mall, and therefore you have many options for restaurants/cafes within the mall or in surrounding places within walking distance. Furthermore, in most malls there are staff canteens, which specifically cater to mall employees with great prices!

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