I want to put in this thread a 'Teaching Contract' that was sent to me, a couple of months ago.. I know from other sources that 'NOT' all contracts are the same, but this will give you a brief outline as to what is in them...
Hope it helps...
Party A: Jinan Foreign Language School
Jinan Foreign Language School Sanjian Branch
Jinan Foreign Language School Kaiyuan International
Party B:
(Name of individual)
This contract is issued in accordance with the regulations of and under the authority of The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, of The People’s Republic of China. The contract will be lawfully effective upon the signatures of both parties. Both Party A and Party B agree on the following terms.
Party A will:
Be responsible for writing invitation letter and applying residence permit for one year for Party B to work in Jinan, China.
Sign the formal contract in accordance with the details of the contract signed with the Chinese state Administration and the complementary terms of the contract signed with JFLS. The contract starts from September 1st to the following June 30th.
3. Provide one round-trip ticket (economy class) for Party B who has signed the one-year contract. Pay Party B one-way airfare (direct flight from the exit city of home country to entry city of China onto Jinan.) in RMB cash at arrival and on condition that Party B finishes teaching the first semester. At the end of the school year, Party A will buy Party B’s return tickets (no cash will be offered) for his/her trip from Jinan to China exit city onto the entry city of his/her home country.
Provide one-way ticket (economy class) for Party B who has signed six-month contract. The way of ticketing condition is the same as above.
Provide Party B, at no cost, an apartment including a bedroom, a small dining area, a living room and Western style bathroom. The apartment shall be equipped with a TV set, an air-conditioner, a refrigerator, a microwave, an electric heated shower, and a water-Filtration system.
A computer with internet service is provided free of charge in the service room (104) of the residence building. A second computer with printer is also provided free of charge to allow for word processing, preparing presentations and spreadsheets. All software on these computers is in English and licensed to Party A. JFLS will ensure that the computers are serviced in a timely fashion. Telephone and internet service can be installed in each room at the request of Party B. The monthly charge and any additional costs will be the responsibility of Party B.
Provide Party B, at no cost, breakfast, lunch, and dinner (Chinese and western style) per day in the staff dining room. If Party B chooses not to eat in the staff dining room, no allowance will be paid for meals consumed elsewhere.
Pay for Party B's accident insurance and medical insurance coverage for extended hospitalization in China during the period when Party B is working for Party A. If there is a need for Party B to seek medical attention, Party B should go to the hospitals that JFLS recommends. JFLS will pay for Party B’s medical expenses, for outpatient care, to a maximum 600 Yuan (RMB) per year, according to the receipts. Any amounts in excess of the maximum will be Party B’s responsibility.
Allow Party B’s children to attend JFLS schools. Party B’s children will receive a preferential low cost tuition of RMB 500 Yuan (RMB) per person each semester. All fees for books, uniforms and other essentials are to be paid by party B.
Provide Party B with the same holidays as those of the Chinese teachers.
Provide transportation between school campuses for the work days at certain places and certain times.
Pay party B a salary of ____ Yuan (RMB ), ______ on the 15th and ____ on the 30th each month., according to Party B’s educational level and teaching experience.
Provide Party B with an annual travel allowance of 3000 Yuan (RMB). The first 50% will be paid a week before October 1st and the second 50% will be paid a week before May 1st.
Provide Party B who has signed six-month contract with travel allowance 1500 Yuan (RMB).
13. Provide, at no cost, two weekly sessions of Chinese language lessons by excellent Chinese teachers, totaling 90 minutes. Sessions maybe divided into beginner and advanced levels to cater to the specific language needs of each foreign teacher.
14. Arrange a meeting with international staff once a month to conduct a performance review with Party B. Both JFLS and Party B agree to cooperate in solving teaching as well as any “personal” issues that might affect performance.
Party B will:
15. Obey the LAW OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON CONTROL OF THE ENTRY AND EXIT OF ALIENS and its IMPLEMENTING DETAILS as well as related regulations for aliens.
According to article 13, article 20 and article 22 in the second part of the LAW OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON CONTROL OF THE ENTRY ANDEXIT OF ALIENS:
·Party B should exit by the validity date prescribed on the residence permit when his/her work contract is over and the contract shall not be extended anymore. The residence permit and other certificates will be collected or eliminated by the exit customs of China;
·If Party B wish to extend the work contract and the application has been accepted by Party A, Party A will be responsible for handling the concerned papers and help to prolong the residence permit, then he/she may exit and entry again;
· If Party B’s contract is over and he/she wishes to go to another city for work or study in China, he/she must get the permit from Party A first, and then by holding the concerned certificate issued by Party A can he/she be able to transfer the related registration papers from the local Public Security Organs to the city he/she will be living in.
16. Party B shall live in the residence provided by JFLS and abide by the regulations for alien residents.
17. Pay monthly telephone bills and individual Internet service fees on time.
18. Dine at the school cafeteria in accordance with the posted times for meals. If Party B will not dine there, inform the kitchen staff in advance to avoid wasting foodstuff.
19. Pay for the expenses incurred by the family members and approved guests living together with Party B at school. The rent for a one-bedroom apartment at the school is 60 Yuan (RMB) per day. There is no charge if family members live in the same apartment with Party B. The cost for the meals in the staff dining room is 20 Yuan (RMB) per person for each day.
The family members that live with Party B may eat in the staff dining room and the rates for meals are?
·500 Yuan (RMB) for an adult per month;
·200 Yuan (RMB) for a primary student;
·240 Yuan (RMB) for a middle school student.
20. Inform Party A about past health problems. Be responsible for paying the costs of treatments for pre-existing health problems. (For example, Diabetes). If Party B has to return to their home country for treatment, he/she has to pay for his/her own travel expenses.
21. Agree to teach grades (from Grade1-Grade12) as assigned by JFLS and teach 20 periods per week, not including English activities and student tutoring. English activities and student tutoring shall be well prepared.
22. Prepare a teaching schedule one week before school starts, according to the assigned teaching requirements and the level of the students.
23. Ensure that the lessons are in accordance with the curriculum of the School. Prepare written lesson plans for each period and submit them to the dean of Party A on 30th of each month.
24. Be responsible for organizing every classroom teaching period. Prepare necessary teaching-aids and teaching materials for the classroom practice and exercises. Adopt flexible and effective teaching approaches in classes and focus on improving the student’s English learning interests and the abilities in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Make every effort to ensure that 95% students’ English level is qualified to curriculum requests.
25. Physical punishment is not allowed. Any requirement to remove a student from the classroom must be discussed with the appropriate supervising staff of Party A.
26. Assign homework twice a week to primary school students and once a week to junior and senior school students. Check their homework as school requests and discuss the student’s performance with them before the next homework assignment.
27. Give oral and written tests at the end of each semester. File their marks assess and summarize individual student’s progress after the final exam.
28. Take part in the teachers’ research meetings once a week. Discuss teaching matters and communicate with non-native English teachers on a regular basis. Adopt feedback from students.
29. Participate in a 90-minute training session for Chinese teachers every two weeks with lectures to improve their English and other language abilities.
30. Organize or join the students in the foreign language “corner” and other after-class activities. These activities are conducted weekly and total 90 minutes per week. Attend the activities organized by school, the Foreign Affairs Office of Shandong Province, Jinan City and the Municipal Government, etc.
31. Class time should be closely adhered to. If Party B is late for class more than five minutes (even by school bus) without informing the school office or school’s Chinese English teachers, he/she will be fined for 20 Yuan (RMB).
32. Any days off should be permitted by school. Inform school 24 hours before scheduled lessons when asking for a day off and 2 hours before class for sick time off. 35 Yuan (RMB) will be withheld from Party B’s salary for each absence from each class period.
33. Agree not to discuss with the students any topics of a controversial nature, like religion.
34. Agree not to work at any other schools, language institutes or companies. If Party B does work in other institutes or companies, he / she will be fined 6000 Yuan (RMB) and must immediately stop the outside work. If Party B does not resign other positions, he/she will be forced to leave China.
The Contract Annex is to be effectives as from ______ to ______. Party A is bestowed the power to make the final interpretation. This Annex of the contract is to be prepared in two copies, Chinese and English, with identical wording in each language. Each version of the contract is to have equal authority. Party B will be given an English copy of this Annex.
Party A Party B
(Signature) (Signature)
________________ __________________
Liu Shuyun Party B’s full name in print
Principal of
Jinan Foreign Language school
Jinan Foreign Language school Sanjian Branch
Jinan Foreign Language school Kaiyuan International
Date____________ Date_______________
