HESS EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION
We are looking for candidates who are patient, flexible, enthusiastic, energetic and personable. You should also have a good sense of humor and genuinely enjoy working with children. Teaching experience is an advantage, but not necessary. Living abroad or travel experience is also useful. We provide all teaching materials and an excellent one-year Hess TEFL Certification program that includes a comprehensive initial training and four follow up trainings throughout the year. Teaching overseas is an enriching experience allowing individuals to become stronger, wiser and more interesting as people and as professionals.
There are six basic requirements that are necessary to apply for this position. Please do not apply if you cannot fulfill these six requirements, as all teachers must meet the Taiwanese government's regulations to qualify for legal working status. There are no exceptions.
Six Requirements
TOP I. To apply, please complete our online application form and attach your resume in order for us to determine your eligibility for work permit sponsorship by Hess in Taiwan.
II. II. All applications will be reviewed after we receive the completed on-line application form and resume. Please make sure that you have the following documents ready to support you application.
We recruit new teachers throughout the year to join our Hess Initial TEFL Training (HITT). There are 3 main Hess trainings, which run during the year. Please be aware that we ask all teachers to arrive in Taiwan 3-4 days prior to the start of training. This is so we can assist you in getting your medical check completed as well as orientated into your new environment.
The dates for these trainings are as follows:
1. February 13th – 22nd
2. July 23rd - August 1st and July 30th – August 8th
3. November 12th – 21st
For February and November trainings applications are only accepted 3-4 months prior to the start dates. For July and August applications are accepted 5-6 months prior to the start dates.
Apply Now
*If you have any problem applying please email hesswork@hess.com.tw
Please note: As HESS is a large company, which is constantly growing there are some branches that operate independently. Everything on this website pertains to HESS Main Office branches. Any offer of employment for our Main Office branches, will come directly from our Contracts and Placement Coordinator based at our Main Office in Taipei and the information on the website will pertain to those schools. If you are unsure if you are in contact with a franchise branch or Main Office please feel free to contact us.
Foreigners find Hess schools to be very comfortable working environments. HESS International Educational Organization
English Human Resources Department
No. 107, Min Quan East Road Section 2
Taipei City, Chung Shan District, 104
Taiwan R.O.C.
We are looking for candidates who are patient, flexible, enthusiastic, energetic and personable. You should also have a good sense of humor and genuinely enjoy working with children. Teaching experience is an advantage, but not necessary. Living abroad or travel experience is also useful. We provide all teaching materials and an excellent one-year Hess TEFL Certification program that includes a comprehensive initial training and four follow up trainings throughout the year. Teaching overseas is an enriching experience allowing individuals to become stronger, wiser and more interesting as people and as professionals.
There are six basic requirements that are necessary to apply for this position. Please do not apply if you cannot fulfill these six requirements, as all teachers must meet the Taiwanese government's regulations to qualify for legal working status. There are no exceptions.
Six Requirements
- Native English Speaker
You must have fluent use of English. If English is your second language, it should be just as fluent and clear as your first language. Remember, you are applying for a position to teach young children. You are there to teach proper pronunciation, intonation and grammar. The market in Taiwan prefers the American phonetic system. However, don't panic if you are not American. If you are willing to sound a bit 'American' while teaching phonics and vocabulary, you'll do fine. All it comes down to is attitude and effort.
- Hold a passport
from a native-English-speaking country
Only the following countries are recognized by the Taiwanese Bureau of Education as English-speaking countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, The United Kingdom and The United States.
- Minimum Education Requirements
Teachers must have one of the following qualifications to meet the Taiwanese Bureau of Education's minimum educational requirement:
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Hess teachers are educated people. They will gain both cultural and professional teaching experience in Taiwan.
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline OR
- An Associate's degree with a TEFL / TESOL Certificate.
The Bureau of Education does not recognize any other form of certification including diplomas, unless you can prove from your school that what you have studied is the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree.
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Hess teachers are educated people. They will gain both cultural and professional teaching experience in Taiwan.
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline OR
- Must be able to sign a one year contract
All our contracts are one year in duration. In order to follow Taiwanese law, we cannot offer short-term, seasonal or summer contracts.
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All native speaking teachers must speak English fluently.
Must be physically and mentally healthy
All our teachers must pass a health check in order to gain legal working status.
- Criminal Record Check
You must provide a criminal record statement from your home country.
TOP I. To apply, please complete our online application form and attach your resume in order for us to determine your eligibility for work permit sponsorship by Hess in Taiwan.
II. II. All applications will be reviewed after we receive the completed on-line application form and resume. Please make sure that you have the following documents ready to support you application.
- Current resume
- A copy of your Bachelor’s degree
(NOTE: should you not possess your actual degree, either your official university transcripts or an official letter from your university will suffice) - A copy of your Associate’s degree.
(NOTE: should you not possess your actual degree, your official university transcripts and an official letter from your university is needed) - A copy of your TEFL certification
(NOTE: if you have a TEFL) - 2 pictures
(NOTE: 1 x head shot and 1 x full length body shot) (If
you have all these documents available now, or if you have any
questions you may e-mail them to your local recruiter. Local recruiter
contact information can be found here.)
Please make sure your email attachments are smaller than 1 MB in size.
- Please note, if you are currently in Taiwan, please select 'Other' in the drop down menu.
- Every applicant will receive a response from Hess in regards to their application status.
- If you have any difficulties using this online application, please contact us at : hesswork@hess.com.tw
We recruit new teachers throughout the year to join our Hess Initial TEFL Training (HITT). There are 3 main Hess trainings, which run during the year. Please be aware that we ask all teachers to arrive in Taiwan 3-4 days prior to the start of training. This is so we can assist you in getting your medical check completed as well as orientated into your new environment.
The dates for these trainings are as follows:
1. February 13th – 22nd
2. July 23rd - August 1st and July 30th – August 8th
3. November 12th – 21st
For February and November trainings applications are only accepted 3-4 months prior to the start dates. For July and August applications are accepted 5-6 months prior to the start dates.
Apply Now
*If you have any problem applying please email hesswork@hess.com.tw
Please note: As HESS is a large company, which is constantly growing there are some branches that operate independently. Everything on this website pertains to HESS Main Office branches. Any offer of employment for our Main Office branches, will come directly from our Contracts and Placement Coordinator based at our Main Office in Taipei and the information on the website will pertain to those schools. If you are unsure if you are in contact with a franchise branch or Main Office please feel free to contact us.
Foreigners find Hess schools to be very comfortable working environments. HESS International Educational Organization
English Human Resources Department
No. 107, Min Quan East Road Section 2
Taipei City, Chung Shan District, 104
Taiwan R.O.C.
