English OK is located in Stavropol, the capital of the Stavropol Region in the south of Russia. A few hours to the south are the Caucasus Mountains and an overnight train trip to the west is the Black Sea. The city is has a population of about 400,000 and enjoys a mild climate with summers getting up to 35C in August and in winter, most days hover around 0C. The south of
Russia is a rich agricultural area and Stavropol is in the center.

Most impressive are the city parks, which feature vast open spaces surrounded by heavily treed areas. The city is said to be the greenest city
in Russia. For teachers from America and Canada, there are many things to do. We have a new bowling center with automatic pinsetters and computer scoring, discos and nightclubs for dancing, cinemas with Dolby Surround Sound and large screen sports bars. For those teachers looking to experience more traditional Russian culture, there are majestic Russian theaters
featuring, concerts, plays and operas and open air markets, museums and fine examples of Russian architecture.

Not far from Stavropol is the ancient Greek city of Tanais (200 BC) which was unearthed in the 1960's. Visitors can walk around the streets and
examine the homes of the elite inside the protective walls and the peasants'homes outside. The port city of Azov, where Peter the Great routed the Turks, is well worth seeing and museums are rich with artifacts. There is
also one of the few complete skeletons of a woolly mammoth on display.

A few hours trip to the south is Albrus, the highest mountain in Europe, and the resort town of Dumbai features some of the best skiing in Europe. Kislovodsk, a four-hour bus trip from Stavropol, is world famous for its mineral spas and health resorts. The Special Astronomical Telescope, the world's largest just a few years ago, is located near Arhis about 4 hours from Stavropol. This telescope is so high in the mountains that when you look down, you can see the tops of the clouds. Sochi is a resort city on the Black Sea and has palm trees, banana trees and casinos. Families come from all parts of Russia to rest and relax in Kislovodsk and Sochi.

Our School

English OK was founded in 1995 and has branches throughout the south of Russia. The school is growing and each year has added new locations.

Our Students

We teach all levels and ages at the school. Most of the students are between the ages of 13 and 20. Many of the adult students are interested in
emigrating and are professional people; doctors, university professors, teachers and business people. We often prepare them for embassy interviews, TOEFL or other international ESL tests. The common thread is the intense desire to
learn and as a teacher that makes the job very satisfying. Class size varies between 6 and 10 students.

Excursions

During holiday periods, we take small groups of students to various resorts in the south of Russia. Teachers will have an opportunity to see these places without cost.

Hours of Work

Our teachers usually teach between 25 and 30 hours per week. Occasionally, teachers want to earn more money and they accept extra classes over 30 hours, which are paid at overtime rates. Most classes are Monday to Friday between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. with weekends free.

Benefits

The school provides a private flat and pays the rent. They are typical furnished Russian flats with bathroom, kitchen, balcony and TV. The school also pays for your phone (excluding long distance charges), electricity and taxes. Income taxes are paid by the school. We pay up to $1000 US for your air travel at the completion of the contract. Visa assistance is also provided.

Qualifications

Teachers should had a college or university degree plus TESOL or other teaching certificate and be a native English speaker. Experience is preferred but new teachers are welcome to apply.

Rate of Pay

Teachers earn between $300 and $500 US per month but it is important to understand that this is a NET amount. There are no deductions. This
represents several times the monthly pay that public school teachers earn in Stavropol. For comparison, consider schools in Moscow, where teachers are offered the same $500 US per month. However, Moscow is the third most expensive city in the world to live in and Stavropol is one of the least expensive. Teachers can live very well in Stavropol on just $125 US per month.

More information about English OK and Stavropol is available on our web-site which and can be found at, www.stavropol.net/english-ok/index_en.shtml You may also be interested in comments by one of former teachers which can be found at, http://www.englishschoolwatch.org/webboard_detail.php?topic_id=765

Interested teachers should reply with a cover letter and CV to english@stavropol.net