Shanghai

Are you a practicing educator, a recent graduate of an accredited teaching program, or a retired educator? If so, New Vision Learning Services is currently accepting applications for online instructors with profound experience to teach highly motivated students in a variety of subjects.

This is a great opportunity for you to supplement your income or to keep your skills fresh by teaching part-time courses online.

About us
We are an online education provider that offers a thoughtful and comprehensive online solution for students in grades K-12. Our typical student is age 6-14 years old.

Selected instructors will be able to work from home or anywhere you wish as long as you have good internet access, all classes are home based.

We offer you
 A competitive base rate per class. (Hourly rate range :US$20-US$38 based on your experience).
 Small classes comprised of 2-4 students aged 6 or older.
 Each class is comprised of students with similar levels of English ability.
 Basic cultural competency training focused for an educational setting.
 Full training on our preferred web conferencing software.
 Regular teaching opportunities on a standard schedule.

Instructor Responsibilities
 To teach students in English on a variety of subjects(pick your specialty): English Language Arts (chapter book reading, writing, phonics ), Math, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
 To evaluate the performance and progress of each student.
 Prepare lesson plan / courseware (PPT file) for the class.
 Orient students to their course and conduct instructional sessions.
 Deliver specific course content in an on-line environment.
 Provide instructions, support and guidance, manage the learning process and focus on individual needs of the students.
 Provide course development support/advice to our on-line class.

Minimum Qualifications
 Bachelor or higher degree in education/teaching/linguist or relevant field.
 Active or retired teachers with experience in one or more of the following subjects: Language Arts(reading, writing, phonics, grammer), Social Studies, Science, History, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
 Active teachers must have a current teaching credential in the appropriate subject you will teach.
 Retired teachers must demonstrate prior experience (past credentials or CV's) in the appropriate subject you will teach.
 All candidates must have excellent PowerPoint development skills. Specifically, candidates will be required to create engaging lesson plans that utilize age appropriate graphics or other multimedia in addition to text in a Power Point presentation.
 Suitably qualified with a passion for teaching.
 Proficient in general PC literacy and online web conferencing platforms such as Webex or Haohuiyi.
 High degree of flexibility.
 Ability to work remotely.
 Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
 Energetic and professional personality.
 Ability to conduct classes between the hours of 18:00 to 21: 30 Monday-Friday GMT+8, and 8am to 21:30pm on weekend. A class with 2-4 students will be 1 hour in length.
 Able to interact with students of all levels.
 Ability to develop English as a Second Language curriculum.
 Appropriate state and subject teacher certification is an advantage.
 Always punctual (have class before or on time).

Instructor Technical Requirements
Instructors must have the following hardware and software requirements:
 A PC or Mac purchased within the last 4 years with at least 8GB of Ram
 A 2Mbps > DSL or cable internet connection
 A wired connection to your internet access (modem, router) device
 MS Windows Vista or above
 Most recent version Microsoft Internet Explorer (preferred), or Firefox browser
 Most recent version of Adobe Flash player
 A quality hands free headset with microphone
 A high quality webcam resolution of 3MP / 720p

Application Procedure
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the following to newvisionwx@sina.com
 Resume in either Microsoft Word or .pdf format
 Cover letter indicating your availability to teach (both days of the week and times available), and work experience with children.

Not all applicants will be guaranteed an interview.