Duration: 1 year contract with extension possibilities

Description of Linked to Asia
Linked to Asia is a non-profit organization that works with local governments and organizations in Asia to provide a cross-cultural and educational immersion program to those who would love to experience different cultures and get to know Asia in a better way.

What makes Linked to Asia unique is our goal of closing the achievement gap and promoting education equality by supporting Asian K-12 students in smaller cities with less educational resources than larger urban areas using the one academic year China Aid Program (CAP). Additionally, we provide opportunities for interested participants to experience authentic Asia culture and learn the languages thus becoming a better global citizen and making new friends from all over the world.

Description of CAP
China Aid Program (CAP) aims to close the achievement gap and promote education equality by supporting Chinese K-12 students in smaller cities with less educational resources than larger urban areas using the academic year in China. It provides opportunities for interested participants to experience authentic Chinese culture and learn the Mandarin language thus becoming a better global citizen and making new friends from all over the world.

Responsibilities
1. Teach English 20 hours maximum per week
2. Help Chinese students to learn your own culture
3. Learn Chinese language and organize cross-cultural activities for your students
4. Help to promote education equality at your designated location
5. Strengthen friendship between youth of China and America

What we provide
1. $1200 USD (8000 RMB) stipend per month
2. $1400 USD (10000 RMB) flight reimbursement
3. Free accommodation/housing provided by host school
4. Free TEFL training and certificate ($500 value)
5. Chinese work visa
6. Health insurance
7. Chinese language lessons
8. Airport pick up and ongoing Support in China
9. Assistance of further career development in education field

Qualifications
1. Citizens who hold a passport of the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland or South Africa (work visa restriction)
2. Bachelor’s degree or higher (all majors welcome)
3. Adaptive and flexible
4. Positive attitude towards cultural and educational exchange


Deadline for submission is July 15, 2020.