1) What is your teaching philosophy?

2) What is your teaching style?

3) What are your weaknesses?

4) How do you use technology in class?

5) What is the most important component of teaching? (curriculum, standards, management, etc)

6) How do you motivate students?

7) How do you use differentiation in class?

8) What are the most important measures of safeguarding?

9) How do you manage behavior?

10) How do you keep up to date with PD / best practices?

Glad I made this post.

Seems I should wait to get my documents handled. Let the school give me instructions for that.

As for teaching hours (actual class time) what is a good, average and bad amount in China? (lower-mid grade maths)

What is an acceptable ASP expectation from the school?

Out of a 1-10, i'd probably rate your CV a 7ish.

So long as you are not picky about the location, you should be able to find a job for the school year no problem.

GL

Greetings,

I plan to move to China after the summer for a teaching job (elementary to middle school math position). Will be my first time working and even visiting China.

Starting to plan things now.

For all you China people, what are some things you wished you knew before arriving and or things you would do differently if you had to start over?

Also, some specific questions.

1) When do schools want teachers to arrive for the new year? July? Aug? Sep?

2) What company do you recommend to handle legalizing documents? I've heard of TeachingNomads. I am currently abroad and will need to have them handle everything.

TIA

Thames Pirate wrote:
> I don't often agree with PsyGuy (and I disagree about most of the points he
> made), but I have to say that I am not eager to return to the US simply for
> the gun violence issue. I like not having to know the number of steps to
> my classroom door or consider escape routes or hiding places (though I do
> it anyway out of habit). Of course that assumes the home country is the
> US, which obviously isn't the case for a great many of the people on here
> or in IE.

whats the chance of you getting killed in a school shooting?

pretty sure you would have a higher chance of getting killed in a car accident.

sciteach wrote:
> I was not referring to you working at a language centre. I was stating that
> your info on people getting paid 25K after tax at those types of locations
> are not possible as those jobs no longer exist.
>
> Also, 25K in Chengdu is very different than 25K in Shanghai or Beijing. See
> if housing allowance is included as this can be a real killer.

I have heard if you get out of the center and into the suburbs prices drop alot in the major cities.

it was quite simply and quick.

https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/tea ... -out-state

just follow these steps

I am not interested in language centers.

I am aiming for a basic homeroom teacher gig in a private/IS.

I am probably too late in the game to secure a proper K-6 or middle grades math position.

I am flexible on location, so hoping I can find something decent for my first gig in China.

I heard some people starting in Sept (arrive mid Aug). If they will start in Aug I guess I will need to cut my summer vacation in half.

Yea going to get astrill before arriving and then look at switching to Vmess. I hear that is better than VPNs and is what all the local techies use.

Greetings,

I am planning to go work in China in September. Not sure if it will be in conventional IS role due to applying so late in the hiring season, but that is the end aim.

Currently in SEA and will be going back to the states in June to see family and prepare Z visa documents as well as add K-6 and Health Ed to my G5-9 math license. Will start the job hunt in April.

1) I did teacher ready and then switched my (now expired) FL license to Wash St to avoid renewing FL license and to get a license that wont expire. I am assuming I can just take the other FL content exams and send those passing score to Wash St. to get them added to my license. Long shot, but if anyone has done or attempted this, please chime in. Also thinking to try and apply for the QTS. It has a stipulation to have completed the ACP (TeacherReady) in the US. Which I did, so it appears I meet all the requirements.

2) Useful job hunting websites, agents, groups you have used or know about for China?

3) What salary would you aim for in my position? (NES, degree, G5-9 math license (hopefully K-6 license also) 2 years G8 math/science GCSE exp, 8 yrs ESL exp)

Due to me starting the job hunt late, not expecting an IS subject teacher role this upcoming year. So, planning for a homeroom teacher role in a private/IS setting. I am going to be flexible on location. Mostly focused on being at a decently ran school + salary. But i'd like to be atleast in striking distance to a major city (Shanghai, Shenhzen, Chengdu, etc)

I have seen people making 25-30k rmb just from teaching at language centers with no license or exp. In my mind I am thinking I should accept nothing lower than 25k rmb. Even that seems like I am low balling myself.

4) Any cities you would recommend or advice to avoid?

5) Any tips / things to do / get while I am in the US this summer?

6) Any tips / things to do once I arrive?

That's all I got for now. Any advice / info will be much appreciated.

Cheers

Just apply for another state's license before it expires.

Actually, even if it expires you can still get another license.

Washington St. allows you to get a license that will never expire (as long as you dont teach in Wash St.) by simply having completed a ACP and passing the teaching exams.

A US license will be way easier to get than the PGCE.

If I were you i'd do TeachNow or TeacherReady.

Or if I didn't mind going back to school do a Masters in Math Education that comes with a license.

I have been teaching and living abroad for 10 years, just not math.

For me being a good teacher = solid student management skills + being able to equip the students with the knowledge they need to do well on any assessments.

An awesome teacher = the above + great interpersonal / motivational skills + having a deep understanding of the material you are teaching + being able to depart that onto kids in a manner they can grasp and understand + flexibility / creativity in teaching styles

Having a mentor is great and I will def attempt to search them out.

Luckily, the internet exists. There are so many good resources online these days, for free and paid.

I am pretty well traveled and will have back up money, so if things go south, it would not be much a problem. Would be annoying for sure.

I have no problem being on my own in a strange land. I am pretty adaptable, when needed. However, I will in no way feel forced to stay in a situation I deem a net negative.

I want to buy some books (preferably online ones that come with a teachers addition)

Trying to figure out which would be the best. Just so I can start looking at stuff, refreshing, getting ideas etc.

I will be starting my IS journey next fall. Wanting to get an idea of the typical in's and out's.

My license is in middle school math (American). Total newb. Haven't taught state side as well.

What are the main curriculums/books schools are using?

I heard of MYP.

Do you teach 1 grade or multiple? If you are HS teacher, 1 subject or multiple?

Typical amount of classes / teaching / class hours a day?


TIA

So you are saying someone with the proper legal visas, work permits etc has issues sending the money abroad?

In Vietnam, so long as you are legally employed and the money was deposited by your employer on your contract, you can transfer money overseas no problem.