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 you’ve 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.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • 24 months of post-bachelor’s 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

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL certification
  • Experience traveling internationally and/or working abroad
  • Familiarity/affinity with the Disney brand

 

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
  • Minimum 40 hour work week (20-25 contact 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

 

Location:

Centers are located in over 10 cities, including: Beijing; Wuhan; Tianjin; Hangzhou; Guangzhou; Suzhou; Shanghai; Chengdu; Nanjing; Ningbo