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Disney English Foreign Trainer

No one speaks the language of children better than Disney, and nothing captures their imaginations more than a great story. Disney English combines the art of Disney storytelling, breakthrough language learning methodology and innovative technology to inspire learners passion for English. Since the opening of our flagship Center in Shanghai in 2008, Disney English has been sharing the gift of English with thousands of children across China. By providing an award-winning academic curriculum and engaging children with their favorite Disney stories, songs and characters; Disney English creates a fun, lively, and highly effective learning environment.

An opportunity with Disney English allows you to make a difference in the lives of children, all while receiving ongoing professional development and gaining valuable experience within The Walt Disney Company. The role of Foreign Trainer could be the experience of a lifetime. Bring your talent, creativity and unique experience, and discover why a career with Disney is the opportunity youve been looking for.

Position Overview

Foreign Trainers are responsible for providing a highly engaging and effective learning experience to learners aged 2-12 through the delivery of innovative and immersive Disney educational content. The Foreign Trainer is responsible for ensuring measurable academic results in a fun and lively learning environment, delivering an outstanding service experience to learners and parents, and collaborating closely with their Assistant Trainer.

Responsibilities

Deliver curriculum with energy and enthusiasm, using immersive learning techniques such as story-telling, singing, dialogue and role playing in combination with formal exercises

Communicate with learners in an engaging, age-appropriate way, ensuring that language learning is both effective and fun

Measure progress and educational results through the delivery of formal and informal assessments and progress reports

Collect audio & visual portfolio material of learners work and progress during lessons to share with parents

Partner closely with Assistant Trainers to maintain strong relationships with parents, ensuring high level of program engagement and outstanding service, by communicating both in person and through our online portal

Contribute to Centers success by leading engaging demonstrations of Disney English lessons for potential learners and their parents

Participate in various marketing and referral events to drive learner enrollment as needed

Ensure classes are run efficiently and start and end, as scheduled

Prepare print materials, technology and supplemental materials prior to the start of each lesson

Deliver private lessons as required, due to learner absences or for learners that are falling behind

Contribute to overall Center success by ensuring consistently high learner renewal rates, through the delivery of great service and measurable learner progress

Basic Qualifications

24 months of post-bachelors education experience

English language fluency including but not limited to: proper grammar, sentence structure, word tense, subject-verb agreement, and proper use of adjectives and adverbs

Demonstration of a neutral accent, clear pronunciation, good intonation and English language rhythm

A passion for educating young learners and a keen interest in their development

Ability to command the attention of large groups of children in an engaging and compelling manner

Energetic, enthusiastic, animated approach to storytelling and delivering content to learners

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-change work environment

Professionalism in oral and written communications

Customer-service oriented with creative problem solving skills

Ability to relocate to China for a 12 to 15-month contract

Preferred Qualifications

Internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL certification

Experience traveling internationally and/or working abroad

Familiarity/affinity with the Disney brand

Required Education

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution

Compensation and Benefits:

10,000 11,000 RMB monthly salary

3,000 4,350 RMB monthly housing allowance

7,000 RMB Training Bonus

Eligibility for additional quarterly incentive based upon overall Center performance

TEFL-C Certification

Health and Dental Insurance (Chinese based insurance company)

Minimum 40 hour work week (20-25 contact teaching hours) including evening and weekends

Paid sick and vacation time, plus 11 Chinese national holidays

3 weeks hotel accommodation upon arrival in China

Robust Academic Training

Paid airfare to China and a monthly travel stipend toward return trip

Rosetta Stone Mandarin license

Silver Pass (limited Walt Disney theme parks admission pass)

Disney discount

*Benefits subject to change.

Locations:

Shanghai

Beijing

Chengdu

Guangzhou

Hangzhou

Nanjing

Ningbo

Suzhou

Tianjin

Wuhan

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