I Took The Big Leap--Applied To Teach In China
April 15, 2013
Way back in February, I wrote about an opportunity to apply to be a Foreign Trainer for Disney in China. Several people have asked me if I ever applied, but no I didn't.
Last night, I received another notice to apply for this position, so I did: I filled out the Disney application to work for a year teaching English to children ages 2-12, using the Disney specialized curriculum.
Here is a quote from part of the job description:
"No one speaks the language of children better than Disney, and nothing captures their imaginations more than a great story. Disney English combines the art of Disney storytelling, breakthrough language learning methodology and innovative technology to inspire learners’ passion for English. Since the opening of our flagship Center in Shanghai in 2008, Disney English has been sharing the gift of English with thousands of children across China. By providing an award-winning academic curriculum and engaging children with their favorite Disney stories, songs and characters; Disney English creates a fun, lively, and highly effective learning environment."
Here is a quote from part of the job description:
"No one speaks the language of children better than Disney, and nothing captures their imaginations more than a great story. Disney English combines the art of Disney storytelling, breakthrough language learning methodology and innovative technology to inspire learners’ passion for English. Since the opening of our flagship Center in Shanghai in 2008, Disney English has been sharing the gift of English with thousands of children across China. By providing an award-winning academic curriculum and engaging children with their favorite Disney stories, songs and characters; Disney English creates a fun, lively, and highly effective learning environment."
My motivation came from looking at so many traveling choices to fill my time after retirement. They all looked lovely but they all cost a small fortune.
I recalled how my grandfather, from London, England, met my grandmother, from Ft. Gaines, Georgia, while both were working in China in the late 1800s. My grandfather was an interpreter for a British exporter there, and my grandmother was a Baptist missionary. Soooooo, I thought that at the very least, I owe my very existence to China in some small way.
In any event, I submitted my application to Disney, and I'll see what happens next. Thank you to my friends who kept asking about this job opportunity for me.
