Hong Kong Kindergartens

Hong Kong Kindergartens seek teachers for 9 schools

An expanding group of 9 kindergartens serving children between the ages of 8 months and 6 years seeks to hire western trained Nursery/ Kindergarten teachers for their schools for an August 2016 start. These schools are located across Hong Kong and use the International Baccalaureate curriculum. 

Requirements

Applicants should have a Bachelors in Education or BA plus Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Education majoring in Early Childhood Education. These jobs are not suitable for teachers who possess only a TEFL certificate, a teaching diploma or NVQ as teaching qualification. All applicants must have 2 years of post qualification teaching expereince in a relevant school setting.  The schools welcome teachers trained in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Ireland.

Applicants must be English first language speakers. 

Benefits and Pay

Contracts are 2 years and salaries are determined upon review of qualification and experience and range from HK$28,000 to HK$57,000 per month with a housing allowance on top. The school assists with applications for a work visa and teacher registration. At the school’s discretion, a gratuity of 10% of the total basic salary may be given upon the completion of contract.  Travel assistance (flights), temporary accommodation for an initial period (14 days) and baggage allowance at the start of the contract are provided for appointees whose normal place of residence is outside Hong Kong. Life insurance and basic medical insurance is provided.

There may be opportunities for promotion for suitably qualified and experienced individuals.

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About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is often described as "East meets West", because it is a city-state that proudly wears its heritage as a British colony right alongside its Chinese roots. Hong Kong is made up of over 200 islands packed into a tiny landmass of 426 square miles. Only 25% of this is developed, particularly Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. With a population of 7 million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated countries in the world yet there are parks and outdoor spaces to enjoy at every turn making it both a shopper's and sports person's paradise.

Hong Kong is a travellers dream and attractions include the Tian Tan Buddha, the Chi Lin Buddhist nunnery, Disney World Hong Kong, Ocean Park amusement park, Tai O traditional fishing village on Lantau island, visiting the Tung Wan and Cheung Chau beaches for swimming and windsurfing and mountain biking or walking on Lantau Island. With high-speed rail, it is possible to travel to Mainland China in 20 minutes.

There are a huge variety of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and cafes to choose from in Hong Kong and similarly a wide range of shopping venues from glitzy malls to lively street markets. The cost of living in Hong Kong is relatively high but bargains can be had once you know where to look. Salaries tend to be similarly high so a good standard of living can be achieved provided you also have an adequate housing package.

Hong Kong is a vibrant country and one that is easy to live in. It is at once both familiar and different which is why it has so many fans around the world. Teachers lucky enough to land a job in Hong Kong will find a large expatriate network and will be spoilt for choice every weekend when deciding how to spend their free time.