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Basic Requirements for Teachers
Academic Requirements
You must have at least a
Bachelor's degree in any discipline. We also look favorably on teachers who have taken the time and energy to undergo a TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), or a TESOL
(Teaching English to Students of Other Languages) certification course or Master's Degree program.
Experience
We would like our teachers to have had
at least 6 months of classroom teaching experience, preferably teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language in classes with at least 10 students in the class.
Personality
We are looking for teachers who have
had people-oriented job experiences, are interested in education, are confident and self-assured, and who are honest and forthright. We want people who can express themselves well with strong, clear voices. We are interested in
applicants who have more than one goal in mind when coming to Taiwan (other than teaching English). A clean and neat appearance is required. Finally, we are looking for someone who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to
living in Taiwan's unique environment and culture. (Living in Taiwan)
Commitment
We require a minimum of one-year commitment before accepting an applicant for hire.
Yes, we are stricter in our hiring requirements than other companies. It's because we are committed
to being the most creative and innovative language school in Taiwan.
We are looking for people dedicated to creating a better world through communication and
committed to discovering the connections between all cultures.
No Experience Teaching English?
Don't Worry. Kojen has the best teacher training and support program in Taiwan and we are constantly working to improve it. Before you ever enter a Kojen classroom, we will help you out by first having you first go
through our teacher orientation workshops, observe classes, and watch video tapes of teaching strategies for success in the classroom.
Our Teacher Trainers, who are made up of our best and most
experienced teachers, will be on hand to help you step-by-step through your first lessons. As you gain experience, the teacher trainers are always on duty before class times to help you with suggestions and additional
ideas for making your classes the best they can be. They will also periodically come in to observe your classes in order to give you feedback on your teaching.
Our teaching library is probably the finest in all of Asia, with over 10,000
teacher-created handouts, activities, and language games for the classroom. These were all designed by teachers in Taiwan for Taiwan students and have been tested in the classroom.
Finally, We also offer teaching workshops on a regular basis, both school
and system wide, where both new and old ideas are presented and where teachers have the opportunity to exchange teaching ideas with other teachers attending. Many of these workshops are also videotaped so you
can go back and review the techniques whenever you want to.
Why Should I Work For Kojen ?
We believe in excellence in education above all at Kojen. Our philosophy has created an environment where teachers are thoroughly trained, with an ongoing network of support. They are given the freedom and
opportunity to continually reinvent their teaching style so our students will be successful in studying contemporary English. If our students are successful in expanding their horizons, they will come back for repeated
levels, bringing their friends with them. We are not a top-down company; what our students and teachers say or do counts in a very real way. We are working hard at building a supportive and creative environment for
everyone who comes through our doors - students, teachers, and staff alike.
We also offer many perks that other language schools are either unable (or unwilling) to offer:
- Free airport pickup for all teachers.
- Free Housing - 1 week for Hourly ; 2 weeks for Salaried teachers.
- Legal Status with Resident Visas and Work Permits
- Health Insurance so you can get the health care you need when you need it.
- Up to One Month Unpaid Vacation Time (for hourly-rate teachers)
you may take for traveling in Asia or so that you can go and visit your families from time to time.
- Children's Program Bonuses for teachers, who, through quality
teaching, bring students back for repeat classes.
- Adult Program Year End Bonuses for teachers when they complete
their contracts depending on the number of hours taught. The Adult Program Return Rate Bonus is for teachers who have an 80% or more of their students return for the next session.
- Incremental Raises as you gain experience and expertise to reward
your improving skills as a teacher.
- Respect and Recognition for creativeness and ingenuity.
- Constant Ongoing Support from our teacher trainers, academic
assistants and academic directors to help you excel as a teacher.
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