Teaching Engish in Taiwan - Hess

Be more than a teacher, be an inspiration!

Choose a career that opens up a world of new cultures, amazing places, unique people and amazing travel opportunities. 
 
Hess Educational Organization is the most recognized English school in Taiwan.  They employ more than 500 native English-speaking teachers and have twenty-four years of experience looking after people. In addition to their competitive salary, they guarantee your teaching hours, offer regular raises, and award annual student return rate and renewal bonuses. You don't need a TEFL certificate. In fact, after completing their free training programme in your first year, you'll earn one while getting paid for your practicum teaching. 
 
They pick you up from the airport, provide hotel accommodation, and guide you through over 70 hours of theory and practicum training before you teach. After completing your initial training, they help you find accommodation that suits you, whether it is with training group friends or doing your own thing.

 

Curricula and materials are provided, local co-teachers assist you in the classroom and their foreign teacher management structure provides ongoing living and teaching support. Successful teachers can choose to renew their yearly contracts or choose to explore the opportunities for advancement (curriculum writing, management, training, marketing and more!). 

 

You can also study Mandarin while you work. In most areas they arrange a practical introductory Mandarin class for you and other teachers, taught by professional Mandarin teachers at a time that suits your schedule.  Whether you are an absolute beginner or have studied before, they can help you to increase both your ability and your confidence in speaking the official language of Taiwan.

 

Teaching overseas is an enriching experience that will make you stronger, wiser and more interesting as a person and as a professional. At the end of the day, job satisfaction comes from being good at what you do; Hess provides the best training, environment and materials, empowering you to excel at teaching.

 

They are looking for serious and committed candidates who are patient, flexible, enthusiastic, energetic and personable.  You should also have a good sense of humor and genuinely enjoy working with children.  If you think that you measure up to their standards, they would be happy to hear from you.  Visit their website for more information and to apply online.

 

Requirements:
1. Native English speaker
2. Passport from USA, CAN, UK, IRE, SA, AUS or NZ
3. Bachelor's Degree (any discipline) OR Associated Degree accompanied with a TEFL/TESOL Certificate
4. Able to commit to a one-year employment contract
5. Provide a Criminal Record Check from home country

 

Benefits:
1.  Excellent hourly pay: NT$560-750/hour, based on prior experience and performance-based raises (every 6 months)
2. Guaranteed hours: depending on contract (A, B or C). 
3. Interest-free loan of NT$30,000 (approximately US$900)
4. Job security and all documentation provided
5. Student return rate (avg. NT$25,000/year) and contract renewal

 

US$1 = NT$33 approx.

Located 160km (100 miles) from Mainland China, and 580km (360 miles) northeast of Hong Kong, Taiwan straddles the Tropic of Cancer in the Pacific Ocean.  Taiwan is the island home of 23 million people of mainly Han Chinese descent.  Around 30,000 Westerners also live and work throughout Taiwan.

 

Taiwan is a thriving mosaic of ancient tradition, culture and high-tech development, a merging of Eastern and Western influences.  In this fusion of the modern and the traditional, street markets sell fresh produce and vials of Chinese herbal remedies next to modern shopping malls and 24-hour supermarkets.  Western-style bars and clubs share neighborhoods with traditional Chinese teahouses.  Inland from the big cities, towns, rural villages and rice paddies are nestled below the majestic peaks of the central mountain range.  Taiwan is exciting, convenient, interesting and affordable.

 

Hess operates schools throughout Taiwan.  Most schools are located in the big cities - Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Hsinchu and Taoyuan.  Schools in smaller centers are available for the needs of a "culture vulture" or  "Mandarin master"!  Each school is a friendly, independent team of foreign teachers, local teachers and staff, where everyone can play a part in providing excellent education to Taiwan's students.

 

Hess also has bookstores, an award-winning educational research department and publishing company, an in-house training department, the Hess Educational Charity Foundation and a school in Singapore.  These features enable them to offer a range of opportunities for advancement and diversification to successful teachers.

Find Out More

The best place to start your Taiwanese adventure is on the Hess website, www.hess.com.tw/en/