Teaching English in Taiwan - Hess

 

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

For those that are interested in learning the language, Mandarin training centers are easily accessible throughout the entire country! Many Hess teachers are also involved in other activities such as martial arts, cooking classes, yoga and much more! Hess offers a variety of teaching contracts and schedules to fit teacher’s individual needs and preferences.

Teaching overseas is an enriching experience that will make you stronger, wiser and more diverse as both a person and 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.

Hess is 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 you have what it takes, visit their website for more information and to apply online: www.hess.com.tw/en/

 

Requirements:
1. Native English speaker
2. Passport holder from USA, CAN, UK, IRE, SA, AUS or NZ
3. Bachelor's Degree (any discipline) OR Associate’s 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 upon offer of employment
 
Benefits:
1. Excellent hourly pay: NT$580-750/hour, based on prior experience and performance-based raises (every year)
2. Guaranteed hours: depending on contract (20 or 25 guaranteed min. hours)
3. Interest-free loan of NT$30,000
4. Job security and all documentation provided
5. Student return rate bonuses (avg. NT$25,000/year) and contract completion bonuses after the first year

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/