Job Description
Being a homestay tutor is not a job, it’s a calling.
Let’s set things straight … this isn’t a babysitting role. You will involved in day-to-day childcare activities, but as a homestay English tutor your main goal is to improve the English language proficiency skills of the children. You’ll do this by delivering planned English lessons, assisting them with their English homework, helping them study for exams, as well as keeping them engaged with fun activities such as reading, singing songs, or roleplay games.
The homestay family placements are mostly in Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou and Guangzhou. Living with a homestay family is the ultimate way to fully experience Chinese culture. From joining the family in social events or celebrations to indulging in authentic Chinese cuisine, there is no reason not to feel like you’re a member of the family. And it doesn’t end there … as part of the program, you will be enrolled in Mandarin lessons (8 -15 hours per week). Now that is what we call a culturally immersive experience!
General duties:
- Waking up the children
- Taking the children to and from school
- Taking the children on outings to parks, playgrounds and other fun places
- Playing with the children
- Deliver 1.5-2.5 hours of planned English lessons daily
- Travel with the host family and be part of family activities
- Share some light housework
Benefits:
- Free Mandarin classes
- 2,000 RMB Pocket money per month
- Upon completion of the contract you will receive a flight reimbursement of up to 12,000 RMB
- 1.5 off days per week
- 3 – 11 day paid leave
- Medical insurance
- Pre-departure and Visa application support
- Full board accommodation with homestay family (private room)