Teach at Sias Webinar
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Video Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDtAqheRhF4
Intro to Teaching Overseas at SIAS University • Welcome to this webinar on teaching overseas at SIAS University, where I taught for a few years before moving into teacher recruitment. In this process, our team has brought over 300 people teachers over twelve years. • About SIAS University • SIAS University, founded in 1998, is located in Xinzheng, central China, in the Henan province. It is a unique campus hosting over 29,000 undergraduate students and is approved to grant both Chinese and American bachelor's degrees. SIAS emphasizes an east meets west philosophy by integrating both worldviews to cultivate well-rounded graduates. • The sprawling 362-acre campus offers many amenities and a diversity of architecture. It has classrooms of various sizes within walking distance from the faculty housing, equipped with multimedia equipment for lectures. On campus, you can find a variety of stores, cafeterias, chain restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping stores. There is also an on-campus clinic and a peaceful riverside campus area. • Teaching Opportunities http://www.academicsinasia.com/job-bo... • Conversational English Teacher (20-30 openings) • Business Teacher • Music Teacher with a Wind Emphasis • Japanese Language Teacher • Assistant Basketball Coach • Hybrid University Kindergarten Teacher • Foreign Faculty Academic Coordinator • The conversational English teacher positions involve teaching nine different two-hour classes, with one preparation that can work for all classes. The class sizes are typically divided into groups of 25-35 students. • Benefits and Support • SIAS University provides a range of benefits and support for international faculty, including: • Work visas and bilingual contracts • Furnished housing on campus • Optional meal plan in the faculty housing • Orientation and cultural training • Mentorship and support from returning teachers • Opportunities for cultural immersion and travel • The university also offers partnerships with schools for discounted tuition rates for those interested in pursuing graduate degrees online or through a hybrid program. • Application and Interview Process • To apply, you must be from a native English-speaking country or have completed a degree from one of those countries. Two years of teaching experience or an approved TEFL certificate is required. The interview process will assess your flexibility, responsiveness, cultural adaptability, and team player mindset. See if you qualify http://academicsinasia.com/do-i-qualify/ • If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us through our social media channels or visit our website at http://www.academicsandasia.com • 0:00:07 - Welcome and Introduction • 0:00:41 - Background on Moving to China • 0:02:08 - Diversity in China • 0:02:45 - About SIAS University • 0:03:47 - Greetings from SIAS University (Video) • 0:05:20 - Importance of Proper Visas • 0:06:15 - Challenges for New Teachers • 0:07:00 - Benefits of Experienced Universities • 0:08:48 - Provided Support at SIAS • 0:10:28 - Building a Community • 0:11:53 - Support Every Step of the Way • 0:12:24 - Living Environment • 0:13:26 - About SIAS University • 0:15:15 - Academics in Asia's Role • 0:16:29 - Application and Interview Process • 0:19:24 - Visa Requirements • 0:19:48 - TEFL Certificate Program • 0:20:09 - Job Openings • 0:22:50 - Conversational English Teacher Position • 0:25:11 - Introduction to Kindergarten Teaching (Video) • 0:27:00 - Leaving for China and Orientation • 0:29:46 - October Holiday and Travel • 0:30:43 - Mentoring and Student Groups • 0:33:21 - Hope Club and Hospital Orphanage (Video) • 0:35:37 - Spring Festival and Summer Holidays • 0:36:01 - Campus Tour (Video) • 0:37:37 - Family Experience on Campus • 0:38:30 - SIAS University Staff • 0:39:59 - Salary and Benefits • 0:41:16 - Social Media Presence • 0:41:36 - Highlighting Teacher Michelle Perz • 0:43:55 - Upcoming Webinar on Teaching in Thailand • 0:44:42 - SIAS University's Social Media • 0:45:03 - Q A Session
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