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1 Full-time Teaching Opportunity Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province

2 An Introduction to New Oriental Established in 1993 in Beijing by Michael Minhong Yu China’s #1 private education services provider 32 schools and 115 learning centers Offers lifelong learning opportunities from age 5 to adult Over 3.5 million student enrollments since inception MISSION AND VISION KEY FACTS To inspire Chinese students of all ages to improve their lives and expand their horizons through a lifelong commitment to education and learning To be the trusted, lifelong education partner of Chinese students To nurture and influence the next generation of Chinese business and community leaders

3 An Introduction to Yangzhou International High School The Yangzhou International High School is housed on the campus of the Beijing New Oriental Foreign Language School at Yangzhou. The Beijing New Oriental Foreign Language School at Yangzhou was founded in 2002 with the goal of providing elite private school education that would prepare students for acceptance to top universities in China and around the world. Students are immersed in a combined curriculum that includes the rigor of the full Chinese curriculum complemented by a strong emphasis on English. Students also have the opportunity to take courses preparing them specifically for studying abroad for university. Currently, the school also has more than 60 specialty courses including oration, martial arts, gymnastics, swimming, dance, musical instruments, calligraphy, painting and pottery.

4 A Unique Opportunity to Teach and to Lead New Oriental is seeking uniquely qualified applicants for the position of “Principal-in-Training” (in Chinese 班主任 ) at the Yangzhou International High School for the 2007-2008 academic year In this role you will have the unique opportunity to teach top high school students from across China. You will also be a key member of the school’s leadership team, and be an influential role model to a talented and ambitious group of Chinese students You will also gain a new and valuable perspective on China through your daily interaction with students and fellow teachers. For those with a keen interest in an even more immersive experience, we will also facilitate optional weekend homestays with a Chinese family as well as community service activities

5 Job Qualifications Native English speaker Bachelor’s degree or above Strong organizational skills, exceptional leadership experience, and community service background. Prior teaching experience a plus Enthusiastic, dedicated, loving, team-oriented, flexible, and service-minded. Our teachers also pride themselves in being lots of fun and having a good sense of humor! No Mandarin Chinese language ability required, but a plus if you have it Most important of all, we are looking for committed young men and women who are looking to learn and share

6 Main Responsibilities 1)To deliver high quality, passionate, and professional teaching of oral English to the students of Yangzhou International High School 2) To organize extracurricular activities that will build positive character traits and leadership experience for students 3) To observe and team-teach other subject areas (Math, Sciences, Literature) as appropriate and offer formal feedback and suggestions for improvement to teaching colleagues 4) To act in a counselor capacity to students seeking to make application to universities in North America and Europe 5) To deliver lectures at other New Oriental schools introducing key aspects of the American university experience to New Oriental students

7 Full-Year Calendar (Best Estimate) Aug 19, 2007 Arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport Transportation by car to Yangzhou International High School Aug 20 – Aug 25 5-day teacher training and orientation Aug 29 – Feb 1, 2008 Fall semester Feb 2 – Feb 17 Winter break Optional 4-day, Yangtze River Delta travel / tour Feb 18 – Feb 22 “Principals-in-training” deliver lecture tour together with famous New Oriental teachers at select New Oriental schools across China Feb 25– July 4 Spring semester July 4 (evening) Fourth-of-July Party End-of-year teacher appreciation ceremony July 7-11 Optional 5-day, Beijing – Xian travel / tour

8 Extracurricular activities at Yangzhou Int’l HS Performance Sport Team-building

9 Campus of Yangzhou International High School

10 An introduction to Yangzhou city Yangzhou lies in the south of Jiangsu Province, about 4 hours by car from Shanghai and 2 hours from Nanjing, near the junction of the Grand Canal and the Yangtze river The Grand Canal once ran for 1800 meters between Hangzhou and Beijing and due to its position on the canal, Yangzhou was an important economic and cultural center during the Sui and Tang dynasties (589-907 CE) Today Yangzhou still maintains many scenic spots and historic sites, the most famous of which are the Shouxi Lake scenic area, the Ge Garden, the Daming Monastery, the Guanyinshan Monastery, the Xianque Monastery, the Tianning Monastery, and the Tomb of Puhaddin Local crafts include lacquer-ware, jade-ware, shell sculptures, embroidery, and toys

11 Additional Program Information Compensation Opportunities for Cultural Exchange Organized Travel How to Apply

12 Compensation *Reimbursed at end of term and must be supported by actual invoice or receipt. **Student responsible for selecting own international health insurance provider. 1) Salary: RMB 7,000/ mo 2) Reimbursable expenses*: -Airfare: maximum $1,100 -Health insurance: maximum $900** 3) Visa: Provision of visa 4) Living accommodations: With own bathroom and A/C on campus of Yangzhou International High School. To be shared with one other international student teacher 4) Travel: An option to participate in organized travel will be offered at the end of each semester

13 Opportunities for Cultural Exchange (Optional) 1)Classes: -Chinese Cooking -Taiji quan -Calligraphy 2)Homestay -We will offer the option of a weekend homestay with a local Chinese family from Yangzhou -Hope to give teachers a real “home away from home” feeling, and a unique perspective into local Yangzhou life -Planned for one weekend (2 days, 1 night) per quarter 3)Community service: One weekend per quarter. Potential options include: -Activities to build awareness of environment and environmental protection -Provide training to laid-off workers to help them develop necessary working skills -Tutor young children at less prosperous local elementary schools

14 4-day Yangtze River Delta travel / tour Day One: Nanjing China’s capital during Wu, Jin, Song, and Ming dynasties Excellent museum commemorating the Nanjing Massacre by the Japanese in WWII Famous sites include the Sun Yat-sen mausoleum and Qinhuai river Day Two: Wuxi The “Pearl of Lake Taihu,” China’s largest freshwater lake Day Three: Suzhou Famous for Suzhou Gardens and canals Center for silk, jasmine tea, and embroidery Day Four: Shanghai China’s most cosmopolitan city with population over 17mm Beautiful western architecture in old French concession area and The Bund Old city featuring Yu Gardens and Jade Buddha temple Shopping, acrobat show, and culinary delights * Includes transportation, accommodations, entry tickets, and meals during travel/tour

15 Photo gallery of key tourist sites in Yangtze River Delta

16 5-day Beijing-Xian travel / tour Day One: Beijing Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Shopping on Wangfujing Street Day Two: Beijing The Summer Palace The Temple of Heaven Day Three: The Great Wall The Great Wall at Badaling Ming Dynasty Tombs Day Four: Xian City Wall of Xian Xian Museum Day Five: Xian Terracotta Soldiers at Mausaleum of First Qin Emporer Banpo Archaeological Museum * Includes transportation, accommodations, entry tickets, and meals during travel/tour

17 Photo gallery of key tourist sites in Beijing and Xian

18 How to apply 1.Please complete the attached application form and submit by email to myyear@staff.neworiental.org with a recent photograph and updated CV.myyear@staff.neworiental.org 2.Application deadline is Mar 1, 2007 3.Telephone interviews will be arranged in March 4.Final decisions will be confirmed by email to all applicants by April 15 Contact information Website: www.neworiental.orgwww.neworiental.org (press tab on upper left to go to English language website) Email: myyear@staff.neworiental.orgmyyear@staff.neworiental.org


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