Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Giraffe offer training for new teachers?

Yes! We offer an extensive 3 month training period for all new teachers as well as ongoing continuous professional development trainings for established teachers, aiming to make you the best teacher that you can be.

I don’t know how to speak Chinese, is that a problem?

This is not a problem as no Chinese is required when teaching our students. We focus on immersive English learning which means everything from preparing lesson plans to delivery in the classroom is done in English. In addition, you will always have a Chinese co-teacher in the classroom with you to enrich the students’ experience. If that’s not enough, Giraffe also offers free Chinese lessons to all our teachers so you can immerse yourself in the local culture.

Does Giraffe offer opportunities other than teaching?

After you have established yourself as a teacher at Giraffe, we encourage you to develop yourself in other ways. At the moment we have opportunities in mentoring, training, recruitment and management that can help you learn many useful job skills outside of teaching.

Are there other financial incentives besides my base salary?

We offer contract completion bonuses of up to a month’s salary and in addition to that you will be assessed every 6 months, which is an opportunity to receive a raise. On top of that, we offer a class hour bonus for anyone who is putting in more hour in the classroom.

What does my schedule look like?

While you’re in training, you’ll be working a regular 40-hour schedule, but once you’ve passed your probation and we’re confident that you can plan your classes effectively, you’re then eligible to be put on the 30-hour schedule giving you a chance to enjoy more free time!

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