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Posted By: Canadian International Educational Organization <waz@cieo.com.cn>
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2009, at 8:54 a.m.

If you keep being an ESL Teacher for the next 5 years how much do you think you will progress career-wise and money-wise?

Sure, you may “progress” to being an “FAO” (Foreign Affairs Officer) or Curriculum developer but is that the highest you really want to aim for? Well it is the highest you can aim for with most companies out there. Lets face it, the ESL teaching industry is not renowned for rewarding its teachers as well as it should, but it does not have to be that way. Read on.

CIEO-Canadian International Educational Organization-offers:
• A competitive salary of 8,000RMB per month
• A travel bonus of 10,000RMB at the end of your 12 month contract
• Health Insurance
• Full-time 24 hour support
• Official letter of invitation and sponsorship for visas and permits
• Airport pickup
• 2 free meals a day
• Help finding suitable accommodation (rent paid for by teachers)
• Free Chinese language lessons

Job Responsibilities:
CIEO positions require a total of 23-25 teaching hours per week, plus 5-12 hours of additional weekly activities. You may also occasionally be asked to join in special celebrations and/or promotional activities, and training events.

The best thing about CIEO, however, is the fact that we offer a career progression plan where, after proving yourself a reliable and capable teacher, we encourage you and train you to become a Training Centre Manager or a Kindergarten Principal with the corresponding personal and professional development as well as monetary rewards that that entails. So while some other companies may offer you 10,000RMB per month or free accommodation, how much more will they be able to offer you even if you stay with them for a number of years? What can they offer you in terms of career progression? Even if you receive incremental increases in your salary due to your higher level of experience, how far do you think these small increases will take you in 5-10 years time in China?

The simple fact is that CIEO has grown rapidly since opening its doors in 2000 and boasting Kindergartens and Training Centres in various parts of Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Dongguan, it is now too big for the Directors to handle by themselves. As such, teachers that stay with the company are handsomely rewarded for their hard work and loyalty. Also, due to the nature of our career progression plan we are not interested in teachers who only plan on sticking around for 1 or 2 years. We are looking for teachers who enjoy living in China and are willing to make a long term commitment to the company and who are willing to work hard now in order to set themselves up for the future. So if you are young, full of energy, love teaching kids and meet the requirements below, email me at waz@cieo.com.cn with a copy of your CV, Associate Diploma or Degree, TESOL/TEFL certificate, digital passport type photo (for your visa) and any reference letters that will aid in your application. Also let me know of a suitable time, day (China time) and phone number for me to contact you on.

Requirements:
• Only native English speakers from Canada, USA, the UK & Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
• Associate diploma from a community college or TAFE as a minimum
• TESOL/TEFL Certificate (preferred. We can help you obtain this Certificate at a discount due to our association with Language Institutes. Email me at waz@cieo.com.cn for more information).

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Waz
waz@cieo.com.cn
http://www.cieo.com.cn/en/index.html
Within Australia (02) 9605 3964 or 0422 066 795
Outside Australia +61-2-9605 3964 or +61-422 066 795

PS Please read below some testimonials from some of our staff.

Mr Jody — From CIEO Head office
Coming to China was one of the biggest life changing moments I have ever had. I was 21 years old and had just finished university, I had some travel experiences but mostly western countries that have a similar culture to my own. I was not really prepared for the little daily differences I was coming across. I will easily admit that I was uncomfortable at first until I took the time to embrace the differences and “go with the flow”. I have lived here in Guangdong province for more than seven years now and in that time I have met my wife, became a father, and found a career in something I am truly passionate about.
My whole teaching career in China has been with this organization. I had some experience in the classroom in Canada but I can honestly admit I was not prepared for what I was walking into. Not having the ability to speak the language I was a little intimidated when entering the classroom. The training and help I was given during my first few months here was very helpful and informative. With a lot of help I slowly got comfortable in what I was doing and began to truly enjoy the experience.
If you are really interested in working in China, I can give CIEO my recommendation. The experiences I have had here in the past seven years have taught me a lot and allowed me to grow as a person. It is a great experience and a chance of a lifetime!
Jody Cardinal,
Mr. Paul — From Taojin English training center
Living in China is a truly unique experience, and it’s virtually guaranteed to be absolutely different than anything you’ve imagined. Initially I planned on a six-month trial period living here, but six months became a year which then became five years before I even had come to terms with the idea that what I was doing was building a life for myself here.
I started working for CIEO as a trainee in May 2004, and it appeared more daunting than any other schooling or career move I’d previously made. I found myself out of my element more completely than I ever had before, and I was more intimidated by the job ahead of me than any other time I can remember. I was living in a country I didn’t understand doing a job I hadn’t considered doing before and it scared me.
As is often the case with intimidation, the largest part of it was having built up the task to be something far more difficult than it actually was. The staff at CIEO helped me to train with people that I was likely to get along with, and who had expertise in the areas that were going to be my weaknesses. Throughout my training process people were there to encourage me (even at times when I probably didn’t deserve it) and to help me see my shortcomings for myself. I still carry a lot of affection for the people I met early on in China both those who have moved on to other stations in life and those that I still see regularly.
It can be easy to get lost in culture-shock and gaps in customs and behaviour, and it’s in this area that life in China can be most difficult. The Chinese staff has always made an honest effort to understand why I am the way I am relative to my culture, and as long as I’m reciprocating that effort my time at work is smooth. This applies to life outside of work as well – as long as I’m actively trying to understand people, I find that more often than not people are willing to meet me half-way. Life in China is not ever going to be exactly as it would be in your home country, but there’s no reason that the gap has to be overwhelming.
One of the better parts of having been with CIEO is that I’ve always found the staff to be generally respectful of whom I am. At times when I’ve wanted to be involved in the community of CIEO I’ve been accepted readily, and at other times when I’m more interested in being withdrawn I don’t feel pressured to become involved against my will.
Living and working in China has been a great success for me, and many others like me. Teaching kids can be rewarding in a way that very few other things can – when you see your students making progress it’s a great feeling. My lifestyle is very comfortable, and I spend a lot of my time doing things that I enjoy. I’ve met a lot of people that I have become very close with and done a series of things I might not have otherwise had the chance to try.
Thanks Paul Kozyn
Couple Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Mimi — From Shenzhen English training center

Dear friends:
My name is Mimi, Shao. My husband, Daniel and I are both teachers in Canadian International School. We have been working here for nearly six years. We really enjoyed every minute of it. During the past six years, we witnessed our company’s growth and great achievements. And it was the most wonderful times of our lives.
My husband and I both had passion for teaching, and the company truly provided us a great opportunity and comfortable environment to realize our dreams. Our Director AJ was truly a source of inspiration to help us become excellent teachers. He showed us the best way and the newest concept of teaching children English. Together we worked as a team, and grew as a happy family. Through a lot of hard work and practicing, today, our school is one of the biggest and most successful English training centers in China. Our Chinese Director, Winnie, is also a very nice person. She is a good friend of all the teachers. She always helps us to sort out life in China and takes care of us through difficult times. So that we can feel comfortable working in a foreign country.
Since we came to Canadian School, we met many good teachers from all over the world. Together we worked with thousands of kids to help them getting interest and confidence in learning English. Every teacher here have different experiences and teaching styles. We can learn from each other to improve out teaching skills and quality. Every class we teach is new and interesting for us and the children. We always have much fun playing games and learn well at the same time. Kids just love coming for classes in our school. And feel happy speaking English. At the end, they can truly improve their English skills in a natural way of learning.
Being good teachers for the next generation, to be able to help our children grow up happily and prepare them for a brighter future. We will continue to improve and do our best for the children. If you like being with children and have much love in your heart to share. Please come to China and check out our school. You won’t regret it! This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to see China, to learn and discover new things in your life. It’s worth trying also very rewarding. Good luck to you all, and looking forward to meet you in the future!
Love to all,
Mimi

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