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Air Fare:

Round-trip air ticket; airfare reimbursement up to NT $40,000 (≒US $1,300)/one-way/per

teacher/one family member.

Housing Allowance/Dormitory: NT $5,000 for single per month (≒US $160); NT $10,000

for family per month (US $330).

Health Care Benefits: Health insurance and labor insurance

Monthly Salary ( Depending on teaching experience):

Holders of doctoral degrees: NT $73,025~91,420 (US $2,336~2,925)

Holders of master’s degrees: NT $69,965~86,820 (US $2,338~2,778)

Holders of bachelor’s degrees: NT $62,720~78,045 (US $2,007~2,497)

*Salary is based on teacher’s highest education level and length of teaching experience. The amount of

teacher’s teaching experience only includes the year(s) he/she has taught at a public government school within

or outside of the R.O.C. or a registered private school in the R.O.C. Less than one year or a practicum period

will not be considered.

* Basic monthly living expenses, excluding housing, may range from NT $15,000 (US $480) to NT $30,000 (US

$960) for a single person. Expenses vary among different cities. For further information, please check the “Basic

Living Costs” on the following page.

*Currency rate: 1NTD=0.032USD

Performance Bonus: Teachers who have taught for 12 months and whose annual

performance is graded A, are given an extra month’s salary as a bonus. Those whose

performance is graded B, are given an extra 1/2 month's salary as a bonus.

Overtime pay

Leaves, holidays and vacations

Working Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week, (8 hours/day, 5 days/week), from

Monday to Friday.

* Please note that benefits and the working hours listed above are subject to applicable laws, regulations, and

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related provisions of the contract signed between teachers and schools.

Application

Send Application to Education Division, TECO-Boston before March 15, 2016 at the

following address:

Education Division, TECO-Boston

99 Summer Street, Suite 801

Boston, MA 02110

Attn: Rongrong Jiang

Contact: Ms. Rongrong Jiang; 617-737-2055; education@tecoboston.org

Other information ________________________________________________

Basic Living Costs: Total expenses, excluding housing, may range from NT$15,000 (US

$480) to NT 30,000 (US $960) for a single person. Expenses vary among different cities.

Transportation: In Taiwan, it is easy to reach everywhere by local train. Many towns have a

local train stop that will allow you to travel between towns and cities. Also, High Speed Rail

(HSR) serves western Taiwan, which runs from Taipei to Kaohsiung. In some towns, bicycles,

scooters and automobiles are common forms of daily transportation. Convenient bus services

are also available in most counties.

Maine Teacher Certificate: For further information or questions regarding teacher

certification in Maine, please contact Dr. Jay Ketner at jay.ketner@maine.gov

   

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2. copy of the “ITEMS REQUIRED FOR HEALTH CERTIFICATE (Form

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Criminal History Record Information (CHRI), issued by the US Federal Bureau

of Investigation (FBI) or others.

3. Teaching demo:

Please prepare 5-minute teaching demonstration video. (DVD or provide

available link.)

The applicant will be interviewed. Details will be given to the applicant regarding the

interview schedule.

The Application should be mailed to the following address prior to the stated

deadlines.

Education Division, TECO-Boston

99 Summer St., Suite 801

Boston, MA 02110

Attn: Rongrong Jiang

Note: The Teaching in Taiwan Program acceptance notice will be sent to candidates after the selection process at the end of June, 2016. However, candidates with acceptance notices are NOT automatically issued a work permit and/or a Resident Visa. For work permit application, please visit the Workforce Development Agency, R.O.C. (Taiwan) at http://www.wda.gov.tw/en/index.jsp. For Resident Visa application, please visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. (Taiwan) at https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_MRVWeb/subroot/MRVWeb0_form.jsp . Failure to obtain the proper work permit and the Resident Visa after receiving the program acceptance notice could still result in the disqualification of candidacy.

 

   

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This section must be completed; it cannot be substituted with a resume.

List all experience in order starting with your present or most recent position and working

backwards. Account for all periods of unemployment. Attach additional sheet(s) as needed.

Employer

Dates of Employment: From: To:

Address City State

Telephone Supervisor’s name

Job Title Reason for leaving

Description of Duties

May we contact this employer? □Yes □No

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Dates of Employment: From: To:

Address City State

Telephone Supervisor’s name

Job Title Reason for leaving

Description of Duties

May we contact this employer? □Yes □No

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Dates of Employment: From: To:

Address City State

Telephone Supervisor’s name

Job Title Reason for leaving

Description of Duties

May we contact this employer? □Yes □No

IV. TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Please complete in addition to attaching resume.)

Teaching Certificate Number: ____________________

       

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Total Years of Teaching Experience: ______________ (Please list in the resume and also provide

documents indicating your employment by your school.)

*The salary rate is based on teacher’s highest education level and amount of teaching experience. The amount of teacher’s teaching

experience only includes the year(s) he/she has taught at a public government school within or outside of the R.O.C. or a registered

private school in the R.O.C. Less than one year or a practicum period will not be considered.

V. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Please list your professional memberships, certificates, designations, licenses, honors, awards,

fellowships, etc.

1. 2.

3. 4.

VI. REFERENCES

Letters of recommendation from three different referees in sealed envelopes are required. Letters

must be enclosed as a part of this application package.

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VII. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Please print in ink or type on one (1) additional sheet ONLY, and attach as a part of application

package. Please provide us with a clear and detailed description of your reasons for participating in the

Teaching in Taiwan program. Include the objectives you wish to accomplish during your time in

Taiwan, and how you anticipate to use the experience upon your return to your home country.

VIII.

ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING:

I attest that the information I have provided in this application package is true and accurate.

I understand and agree that submitting this application package does not automatically ensure the

acceptance of any teaching position in the Teaching in Taiwan Program and does not, in any way,

obligate the Republic of China (Taiwan) Government to hire me or to offer me employment.

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5. Photocopy of diploma

6. Teaching certificate issued by one of the five state governments of Maine

7. Photocopy of U.S. passport

8. Notarized health checkup (Please check Appendix for “health check form” and

“notarization form”.)

9. Criminal history record information (CHRI)

Application Submission

Submit complete application package before March 15, 2016 to Education Division,

TECO-Boston (99 Summer Street, Suite 801, Boston, MA 02110)

3. When will teaching position be approved?

Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston (TECO-Boston)

will inform applicants regarding notice of acceptance via email prior to May 30 each year. After receiving the notice of acceptance, candidates will have to submit school placement

preference forms, which will be attached to the notice of acceptance. Placement results

are scheduled for release before June 30 each year.

4. What kind of certificates or procedures should be carried out and

provided before foreign teachers arrive in Taiwan?

Work Permit

Foreign teachers may only work legally in Taiwan with a work permit. The Ministry of

Education, R.O.C (Taiwan) will assist the county/city governments and employer schools

to apply for work permits through the Workforce Development Agency, R.O.C (Taiwan)

after receiving the foreign teachers’ working permit application and necessary documents.

Application fees for the permit shall be borne by the schools in which the teachers are

employed.

Workforce Development Agency

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http://www.wda.gov.tw/en/index.jsp

Resident Visa

After receiving the work permit, teachers may visit the website of the Bureau of Consular

Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Resident Visa application. Dependents coming

along with foreign teachers should also apply for their Resident Visas. Any required

marriage certificates, family relationship certificates, and fees shall be provided by

teachers and their dependents.

For any questions regarding visa application, please contact Consular Division,

TECO-Boston at 617-259-1350/1372 or visa01@tecoboston.org, or

Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

http://www.boca.gov.tw

Physical Examination and Criminal History Record Information

In accordance with the employment contracts, foreign teachers should undergo a physical

examination and get valid police/criminal record checks. These fees shall be borne by

applicants.

5. What documents should I apply after arriving in Taiwan?

Alien Resident Certificate

As soon as you arrive in Taiwan, you must apply for the Alien Resident Certificate (ARC,

form of Identification) at the nearby service center of the National Immigration Agency,

R.O.C (Taiwan). Please note that it is usual to apply for the Re-entry permit when you

submit your ARC application since the two permits use the same application form. In other

words, you can apply for ARC and Re-entry permits at the same time. Officials at your

school will assist you in the ARC application.

National Immigration Agency

http://www.immigration.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=2

Bank Account

After receiving your ARC, you have to set up an account in a local bank or the post office

for monthly salary and health insurance transfers. Please consult officials at your school

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for assistance and any questions regarding opening a bank account.

6. Will I have to buy a plane ticket?

1. Teachers shall arrange their flight itinerary and purchase tickets in advance. Teachers

should arrive in Taiwan on the designated date to participate in the orientation held in

mid-August in Taipei, Taiwan. The Ministry of Education will provide pick-up service

at arrival airport on a specific date for teachers to attend orientation.

2. The “Teaching in Taiwan” program will provide teachers with one round-trip air ticket

and the airfare shall be reimbursed by employer school. Please note that airfare

reimbursement details are subject to the Employment Contract.

7. What amount of money should I bring to Taiwan?

Foreign teachers should bring a traveler’s checks in the amount of NT $20,000 ~ 30,000 (US

$640~$960) for settle-in expenses.

8. Are foreign teachers required to pay income tax in Taiwan?

Yes. Starting from 2012, all K-9 teachers in Taiwan shall pay income tax, including

foreign teachers.

By reference to the Income Tax Act of R.O.C. (Taiwan), the criteria to determine

the tax character of a foreign taxpayer is the 183-day rule (from January to December of

each year), which means a person who is physically present in Taiwan for 183 days or

more during a taxable year shall be classified as a tax resident shall have 5% of income

withheld from the day of acquisition. On the other hand, a person who hasn’t spent more

than 183 days in a year is considered a non-resident and his withholding rate will be fixed

at 18%. The host school in Taiwan will deduct the tax owed from the salary each month.

Refunds, if any, may be claimed by filing “Individual Income Tax Return” at the National

Taxation Bureau, Ministry of Finance.

However, the actual rates/amount will be calculated by and depend on the

guidelines released by National Taxation Bureau, Ministry of Finance in Taiwan.   

 

National Taxation Bureau, Ministry of Finance

www.ntbt.gov.tw/etwmain/