Maple Leaf Education IPO and expansion job vacancies

Not only am I the proud owner of 6,000 shares of 01317, aka Maple Leaf Education Systems on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after a few phone calls to my E*Trade account manager, and moving some money around, but will continue to buy 4,000 shares a month through the remainder of this years contract. It began public trading officially on Friday, November 28th, and my buy went through at 2.96 HKD on December 1st. It's currently trading at 3.01, and will continue to watch it grow.

And next, My strategic Director announced 12 new teacher positions available for ESL teachers with March 1st start dates all over China. and an unprecedented 60 ESL positions with a Fall 2015 start.

My quick Pro's/Con's list:
Pro's: Incredible salary with only 2 years teaching experience, I teach 3-70 minute classes five times a week (BIG difference from last year teaching only 20-40 minute classes once a week). Class size of 30 or less, compares to last year 60 in each class, meeting only once a week. Incredible health insurance coverage through MSHAsia. Incredible ESL department Deputy Director, amazing international English team, knowledgeable and friendly, and well-experienced Chinese Grammar and Foundation Arts teachers, Housing included in contract (FREE heat in winter-Although I felt like I was freezing to death in October-I'm a southern California boy), and we live a block from the beach in a resort community.

Con's: They require me to teach a morning homeroom from 7:40 am to 8:00 am (last year all my classes began at 10:00 am-Noon, and 2:00 pm-5:00 pm-20 minute break between each class and a two hour lunch). They asked me to volunteer to teach an after school drama class from 3:40-4:40, 5:00. 6:00... It wouldn't have been so bad if the same students showed up each day for practice. Jinshitan is a holiday resort, its busy in the summer, deathly quiet in the winter. KaiFaQu is a 30 minute light rail train ride with Makro, IKEA, Sams Club and Metro (School gives you a FREE Metro card). the Qing Gui (light rail train costs 8 RMB or 1.25 USD). Dalian is an hour train ride with Starbucks, Papa Johns, Burger King, Western steak houses and a much better "city life" than Jinshitan has to offer. SO great weekend fun is not so far away.

Any questions? Just ask!

Here's the link to check it out yourself:

http://www.mapleleafschools.com/employment/esl-teacher-current-vacancies.php

Current Vacancies ESL Teacher

Maple Leaf Educational Systems – China is seeking qualified ESL teachers for positions at nine schools in cities in the People’s Republic of China. Our system is growing rapidly and we expect to have approximately 12 ESL teaching positions available for the second semester of the 2014/15 academic year, which begins March 1, 2015 and approximately 60 new positions available for the 2015/16 academic year, staring September 1, 2015.

We are hiring teachers to work in our high school programs in Dalian, Wuhan, Tianjin, Chongqing, Zhenjiang, Shanghai and Luoyang and in our elementary and middle school programs in these cities and also in Inner Mongolia-Ordos, Pingdingshan, Huayuan Area Tianjin. Our high school ESL programs are preparing students for the fully English taught BC high school program and our elementary and middle schools are introducing English to students who plan to go onto our high schools. Our students are second language learners in many cases learning English as for the first time.

Our BC certified high schools provide academically motivated students an educational program to prepare them for entrance to western universities.

Maple Leaf Schools offers our ESL teachers an opportunity to grow professionally and personally with like-minded colleagues in a culturally rich environment. Our motto, Presenting a World of Opportunity, applies equally to our students and our ESL teachers. We provide our ESL teachers a competitive salary and benefits package including paid holidays, medical coverage and yearly travel to and from China. The annual salary for ESL teachers ranges from $21,600USD to $30,000USD, based on years of experience.

Ideal candidates possess a passion for education and a commitment to student success. We seek ESL teachers eager to embrace cultural differences, able to adapt easily to change and challenges and work cooperatively with diplomacy, professionalism and humour.

If you are interested in joining our Maple Leaf team please provide the following:

• Brief cover letter
• Resume that shows full work history – including all teaching experience with start and end dates (month/year) and names of employers/schools, clearly indicating a minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience
• Copy of ESL Teacher Training Certification, verifying a minimum of 100 hours of coursework and practicum from an accredited ESL training institution – TESL, TEFL, CELTA, etc.
• Copy of university graduation diploma (proof of degree)

Additional details will be requested through the hiring process, including:

• Copy of passport valid for a minimum of one year from the date of hire
• Copy of clean criminal record check dated within the last 12 months
• Letters of employment verification related to previous teaching positions – signed, dated and produced on school/company letterhead
• Digital photo
• Copy of clear medical check is also required for some locations

Forward your application package to:
Dawn Sutherland
Director, Strategic Support
MLES Educational Services Canada Ltd.
400-601 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V5G 4C2
Tel: 604-675-6910
Fax: 604-675-6911
Email: dawn.sutherland@mapleleafschools.com

Chinese work visa regulations prevent us from hiring teachers who will turn 60 before August 15, 2017.