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Disney English - Language Trainers Needed

Position Overview

Disney is looking for experienced individuals to instruct children aged 2-12 at Disney English Language Learning Centers in Shanghai. Trainers will use an innovative and immersive Disney program, leveraging Disney's beloved characters, stories, songs, animation and other materials, to provide a highly engaging and effective premium learning experience.

The English Language Trainer reports to the Language Learning Director (LLD) in the Disney English Language Learning Center.

Main Responsibilities
  • Become proficient in delivering the Disney English interactive content and comprehensive classroom/home delivery of Disney English including the "on-line" parent portal.
  • Use scripted printed materials, multimedia and a variety of audio-visual aids. There is emphasis on dialogue, story-telling, singing and role-playing, but more formal exercises, language games and literature are also used.
  • Work with local Assistant Trainers to ensure classes are run efficiently and start and end as scheduled.
  • Prepare lessons, print materials, technology and supplemental materials prior to the start of each class.
  • Attend weekly meetings with the LLD to communicate all pertinent student and classroom management issues.
  • Participate in outside of classroom academic, marketing and Center social events as needed.
  • Provide private lessons to young language learners as required due to learner absences or for students that are falling behind the class.
  • Deliver both formal and informal assessments and progress reports throughout the program and keep close oversight on all learner records.
  • Interact with both parents and young language learners in a way that makes language learning fun, engaging and educational.
  • Deliver both formal and informal assessments and progress reports throughout the program and keep close oversight on all learner records.
  • With local Assistant Trainers, maintain strong communication with parents as to their children's progress by means of the Teacher/Parent portal and ongoing communication during performances, phone calls and parent/teacher conferences.
Job qualifications:
  • Candidates should have 2 or more years experience teaching English to children.
  • Candidates must be native English speakers.
  • Candidates should have an internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL certification.
  • Creativity and excitement to bring a unique personality to the Disney English classroom including talents in music, art, and performing arts.
  • Bachelors degree required; advanced degrees preferred.

Interested candidates should contact Disney English via email or their website: www.disneyenglish.com.