Foreign English Teachers:
Eligibility
1. The official or common language of the nation (as shown on the passport) where the applicant is from must be English or endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan).
2. Hold a bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited university or college. The list of the accredited universities and colleges is based on the Database for the Reference List of Foreign Universities from the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan) website.
3. Should meet one of the requirements below:
(1) Hold a state-issued teaching license or certificate.
(2) Have taught English courses in accredited foreign schools for more than one year, or have served as a full-time teaching assistant of English courses in domestic public schools that participate in MOE’s program for more than one year, and have met one of the following requirements:
a. Hold a bachelor’s degree or above in education, English, or a related field, and have studied English teaching methods, teaching assessment, introduction to second language learning, and trial teaching for more than 120 hours.
b. Hold a certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language),or CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults) approved by accredited universities.
The courses offered by the university mentioned in item b in granting the certificates shall meet the following requirements:
I. The course includes English language teaching methods, teaching assessment, introduction to second language learning, and trial teaching.
II. The course lasts at least 120 hours.
III. Distance learning courses shall not exceed two-thirds of the total course hours.
*Applicants without prior teaching experiences in either Taiwan or other countries are highly
advised (but not required) to provide education or teaching qualifications that are either certified by the Republic of China (Taiwan) Embassies and Missions or verified by a recognized credential evaluation agency.
4. A nationwide police check/clearance issued by the country/nation; the aforementioned documents should be issued within 6 months prior to the date of submitting the job application and work permit application.
Job Description
English teachers from overseas shall work with domestic teachers to improve the quality of the
English curriculum, teaching, and quality assessment, enhance professionalism in English teaching, create a premium and immersive English learning environment, and strengthen the English proficiencies of students. The primary job duties for overseas English teachers are listed below:
1. Work hours are 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.
2. Co-teach with domestic teachers up to 20 hours a week.
3. Provide a premium English learning environment for students by participating in various school activities, exhibitions, performances, and projects. Create a rich, immersive English learning environment via diverse approaches to enhance student’s English proficiency, learning interest, and confidence.
4. Participate in English teaching conferences, professional development activities, extracurricular activities, competitions, exhibitions, performances, and other related projects.
5. Prepare lessons collaboratively or independently, including drafting lesson plans, producing teaching materials, grading assignments, and assessing evaluations.
6. Take on assignments from the school to engage in professional development activities focused on English teaching, competitions, exhibitions, performances, and other related affairs organized by the government at various levels.
Remuneration and Other Benefits
1. Monthly Salary (Depending on the teacher’s highest education attainment and teaching
seniority): Holders of bachelor’s degree: NT$ 67,840~88,800(USD$2,188~2,864). Holders of master’s degree: NT$ 75,680~98,780(USD$2,441~3,186). Holders of doctoral degree: NT$ 78,990~104,020(USD$2,548~3,355). (Teaching seniority shall be calculated according to the period for teaching at a domestic or overseas public elementary school, junior or senior high school, or a legally registered private elementary school, junior or senior high school in Taiwan. Teaching experience that cannot be counted towards the total teaching seniority includes the period before obtaining a teaching certificate, part-time teaching, intern teaching, teaching service of less than one year, and any period served as a headmaster/headmistress/principal.)
2. Flight Reimbursement: The program offers reimbursement for one economy class airfare for coming to Taiwan from the nearest airport from the applicant’s location in the passport-issuing country, the city where one worked at or whose family is residing; and one ticket for returning to the foregoing location. The maximum subsidy for the single trip of the flight ticket shall be NT$40,000(USD$1,290) based on the actual amount spent. One round-trip economy class airfare will be reimbursed for one of the applicant’s spouse or immediate family members if visiting Taiwan during the school year that the applicant is employed. The maximum subsidy for the single trip of flight ticket shall be NT$40,000(USD$1,290) based on the actual amount spent. * The flight reimbursement is subject to the employment contract with your designated school. Please confirm with your designated school after receiving school placement for more details.
3. Housing Reimbursement: The contract employer should offer a housing reimbursement if accommodations cannot be provided. A maximum of NT$5,000(USD$161) monthly (single) or a maximum of NT$10,000(USD$322) monthly (family) based on actual rent expense.
4. Performance Bonus: Teachers who have worked for one full school year and have been graded A in the annual performance review are given a bonus equivalent to the salary of one month; teachers who have worked for one full school year and have been graded B are given a bonus equivalent to the salary of half a month.
5. Overtime pay for working extra hours: For elementary school, each hour is NT$400(USD$12); for junior high school, each hour is NT$450(USD$14). The overtime pay for working extra hours shall be issued alongside the salary next month.
6. National health insurance, labor insurance, and work accident insurance are provided.
Foreigners whose official or common language is English and who are passionate about English teaching are welcome to apply online at https://tfetp.epa.ntnu.edu.tw/.
TFETP is made on a rolling basis, which means that the program will close once all of the available places have been filled. There is intense competition for admission; early applications have a greater chance of being successful and of meeting visa deadlines.
Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program
Website: https://tfetp.epa.ntnu.edu.tw/
Contact Us: info@tfetp.com