TTC Info Candidate Teacher

INFOSHEET FOR CANDIDATE TEACHERS
Dear Friend, dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in becoming a teacher of the Helen Doron English method. English
Easy Learning GmbH is owned by Heinz & Diana Arnold and has the licence to act as Master
Franchisor for Helen Doron English in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Please read the following
information carefully; all the details are important and also highlight the significant advantages of
choosing a career as a Helen Doron English Teacher.
INTRODUCTION
Helen Doron English (HDE) is a very special and unique learning system used to teach children
from ages 7 month – 19 years. HDE courses are graded according to age and ability of students
and arranged in small groups of 4 – 8 children per class.
HDE learning kits are composed of CDs, textbooks, storybooks, activity pads, and
workbooks.
HDE is based on repetitive hearing and positive reinforcement.
HDE is successful with children around the world, regardless of their mother tongue.
HDE lessons are full of music, fun and games.
HDE children learn the sound of the language by listening to CDs at home.
At their weekly lessons they learn the meaning and application of the words.
HDE is an international method with proven success for more than 25 years.
The Helen Doron Group’s mission is to make a positive difference in the education of
children and youth worldwide. We help children achieve their highest potential through
groundbreaking methodologies, dedicated teachers, enjoyable programs and quality
educational materials.
REQUIREMENTS TO A CANDIDATE TEACHER
Applicants are required to have an excellent grasp of English and to speak it fluently.
They need to enjoy working with children.
Experience in working with children is helpful.
An academic background is an advantage but not a necessity.
TEACHER TRAINING COURSE (TTC)
The complete course lasts for 6 days, from 9:30 to approx. 18:00 daily and will be conducted by a
professional Helen Doron Teacher Trainer. You will learn how to teach, how to work with the
teaching materials, how to start your new career and how to organize your courses. There will be
breaks in the mornings and afternoons with drinks and refreshments; lunches will also be
provided.
To ensure maximum personal attention and practical experience, all Teacher Training
Courses are limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
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The TTC is split into Stages A and B (three days each)
Stage A (the first three days) gives you a chance to see that this is really what you want to do,
and gives us a chance to see if you are suited for this work.
From the first day, the participant will be required to prepare and present parts of the lessons.
Preparation at home will be required and appropriate teaching aids, such as toys, dolls, hand
puppets, etc. must be located and brought to class as needed. In order to qualify from Stage A,
the teacher needs to give adequate presentations.
After “Stage A” you have the possibility to end the course if you feel that it is not what you
wanted. In this case you’ll get back a partial refund for “Stage A” and Stage B has not to be paid.
The received material must be returned to the Teacher Trainer. If the Teacher Trainer objects to
your continuation the same applies as mentioned above.
For the Stage A you will receive a 3 day pedagogic Helen Doron training plus full Teaching Sets
FUN WITH FLUPE (FWF) and MORE FUN WIH FLUPE (MFWF) plus comprehensive information about FWF.
Stage B (the second three days) will be for all those candidates considered suitable to become
Teachers of Helen Doron Early English and having passed Stage A. Only those who successfully
meet our standard in practical demonstrations, written work, essay and general attitude at the
end of Stage B will qualify as Teacher of HDE.
For the Stage B you will receive a 2 day pedagogic Helen Doron training plus 1 day of Marketing
training. In addition, you will get a full Teaching Set for JUMP WITH JOEY (JWJ) plus a
Marketing/Advertising/Organization File including posters and 100 Brochures.
TTC COURSE FEE / CONDITIONS
The HDE teacher training course is excellent value for money and an education that will
serve you whether with your own children or in other spheres of life.
Stage A Course Payment:
payment prior to start of Stage A: CHF 580.00
early bird discount (payment 45 days before start): CHF 80.00
refund in case you decide to end Stage A: CHF 200.00
Stage B Course Payment:
payment prior to start of Stage B: CHF 600.00
(All payments by Einzahlungsschein to EEL)
Cost of Accommodation
The course participant will arrange accommodation individually at her/his own expense; if desired
some logistic support can be provided.
Cost for Food
EEL will provide for refreshments in the mornings/afternoons as well as lunches. The course
participant will arrange for any other food arrangements individually at her/his own expense.
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HDE TEACHER GRADUATION PROCESS
To fully graduate, the candidate must satisfy the Teacher Trainer that he/she will be a good
teacher and representative of Helen Doron English. Please note that during the course, about 2
hours of preparation every evening will be needed to prepare for the personal presentation the
next day. The candidate will also be required to write a short essay of two or three pages
explaining his/her understanding of the Method. The essay is to be handed in on Day 4 of the
course and will be reviewed on Day 5. An adequate essay is an essential requirement for
graduation.
After successful completion of the HDE TTC (Teacher Training Course) you will receive the official
HDE Teacher Certificate and sign the uniform Teacher’s Agreement with your Master Franchisor.
This Agreement protects the rights of both parties. If you would like to see it before registering
please call us.
AFTER THE COURSE
After successfully completing the TTC, signing the Teacher’s Agreement and receiving the
graduation certificate, you become part of a strong national and international team and be in a
position to start your career as a certified Helen Doron Teacher. The opportunities to develop such
career are manyfold and you can teach student groups e.g. at:
your home
rented premises
kindergardens
playgroups and/or day care centers
HDE Learning Centers
HDE Learning Studios
During the TTC, you learn the basic principles of marketing your courses and finding students. In
addition, you enjoy the support services of your local Franchisee.
Your local Franchisee is available to talk with you regarding pedagogic and business aspects of
HDEE. Names and telephone numbers of other Helen Doron Teachers are available upon request.
SEMINARS
Teachers are expected to attend at least one seminar per year to learn new and updated material
as well as courses not taught in the original Teacher Training Course. All seminars are led by
certified Helen Doron Teacher Trainers and ideally complement your education.
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SUPPORT SERVICES
Pedagogic
Seminars – Day seminars are offered regularly in which new material is learnt or old material
is explored anew. Teachers with more than 30 students may attend 1 seminar free per year.
Teachers with more than 60 students may attend 2 seminars per year at no charge.
Annual Conference – New teachers attend their first annual conference for free. In
subsequent years, Teachers with more than 10 students may attend the conference for no
charge.
E-mail Forum – Worldwide forum of HD Teachers in which Teachers may pose questions or
offer answers and feedback. Helen Doron herself comments and answers specific questions.
Quality support – your local franchisee will arrange for someone to watch your lessons and
give you feedback.
HDE Teacher Portal – with downloadable pedagogic materials, price lists, seminar calendar,
and more.
Organizational and Financial
Swiss Meetings - with your Helen Doron Franchisee or Master Franchisor
Newsletters - update you on all aspects of the organization, keep you informed
pedagogically, and help you enhance your teaching career.
Referrals – We refer students to you whenever possible. Where we can, we seek and
negotiate places of work and additional students for you.
Information Management System – organizes your student data, ordering of material,
calculation of royalties, and more.
Teacher WWW.-Pages - provide you a lot of useful information about HDEE teaching (access
only by your personalized code number).
Promotional
Centralized posters and brochures – Upon completion of the course, you will receive personalized
posters and 300 brochures. After the course, you can purchase them at cost price
whenever needed.
Website – Our website contains promotional material and allows parents to view you as part
of a prestigious organization as well as gain a wealth of information, which will encourage
them to enroll their children in your lessons.
Student Gifts – Once a year, your students receive a promotional gift from Helen Doron Ltd.
The Kangi Club – a promotional English teaching games website for students worldwide with
a special section that HDE students only can access.
REMUNERATION
Your income depends of course on certain factors such as e.g. the numbers of hours you work,
the number of students you have, your work location etc.The uniform course fees to be charged
to students as well as the cost for teaching material are reasonable and details will be given to
you by your Master Franchisor.
Based on experience, income from one student learning in one of your groups for 12 months
covers almost entirely your initial investment for the HDE Teacher Training Course. And we
would hope that you have at least 5 - 10 times that amount of students!
You will be supported by a prime database system from the HD Group for all administrative
matters; your responsibility will be to bill your clients regularly and to supervise payment.
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ROYALTY SYSTEM
As a HDE Teacher, you will receive a wide range of services and support, which allow you to build
your teaching business with the backup and knowledge of a rooted and experienced organization.
These services cost you 14% of the turnover on your lessons and is due every 3 months.
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
• Outstanding, experienced Helen Doron Teachers can be chosen to become Teacher
Trainers and travel around the world training new Teachers.
• Teachers with initiative may qualify to become Area Franchisees, open HDE Learning
Centers or Learning Studios and build a prospering business.
IMPORTANT ADDRESS AND WEBSITES
Heinz & Diana Arnold, English Easy Learning GmbH, Rütiweg 2, CH-5616 Meisterschwanden
www.english-easy-learning.com www.helendoron.ch www.helendoron.com
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