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| Back-to-school season is also back-to-after-school season, when families
look for enriching and fun programs for their children. Options for
arts, sports, and other recreational classes for kids in the LA area are
numerous and varied—lucky us!—but many are tough to manage on a budget.
The good news is there are also several free and cheap ways to engage
students’ minds and bodies in the hours after school lets out.Weekend activity programmes for children
The first place to check is always your child’s own school campus; most Los Angeles elementary and middle schools host a program that offers low-cost enrichment classes on property. Programs like STAR, CREST, THINK Together, LA’s Best, Beyond the Bell, Prime Time, LACER, Jaxx Theatricals, and JMG Sportswise all offer a selection of age-appropriate classes that don’t require leaving school grounds; and an up side of the down-turned economy is that these programs are able to recruit some super talented professionals to share their skills. Most programs offer scholarships and financial aid; we recommend getting aid applications in early, so that waiting for approval doesn’t interfere with securing a place in the class your child wants. Police Activities League A great source of totally free programming is the Police Activities League, which has been providing educational, athletic, and other recreational activities to local youth for decades. LAPD’s PAL website provides contact numbers for local organizers, plus many of LA’s incorporated communities have local police forces with their own PAL programs that may be easier to navigate. Santa Monica PAL, for example, offers free drop-in activities at Virginia and Memorial Parks daily after school, and Pasadena PAL has a dedicated facility with free after-school activities. Boys and Girls Clubs The folks at the Boys and Girls Club have been doing this since long before anyone ever hyphenated the words “after” “school” and “enrichment.” For a small annual membership fee, usually around $20, kids can take part in the club’s sports, arts, homework help, and computer lab – and even eat a free snack while they’re doing it. Many local clubs offer daily transport from the public school to the club for an extra annual fee (prices vary by location). If you want school pick-up, apply early, as space is limited. The national website has a page for finding the nearest club by zip code. YMCA Another national organization with a long history of kids’ programming is the YMCA – and as we all know, it’s fun to hang at the YMCA! The nearly 10,000 local kids’ programs across the country vary some, but not by much. A number of branches in the greater LA area welcome kids after school for homework help and enrichment classes such as science, creative writing, cartooning, and computer lessons. Prices vary by location, and some scholarships are available. City Parks Local parks are often a resource worth checking for free and super-cheap programs. LA Parks and Rec, for example, often has interesting youth programs going on at Barnsdall Arts Park. Torrance Parks and Rec offers residents a daily after-school program (with scholarships available), on campus at most of its elementary and middle schools. Santa Monica offers free daily homework help and other free after school adventures until 7pm at Virginia Park. City and County Libraries Libraries offer a whole lot more than just books, and with multiple branches of the LA County Library and LA City Library, as well as public library systems in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Torrance, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach, there’s always one close by. While you’re not likely to find daily child care, you can expect to find free book clubs, homework help, chess clubs, and knitting classes, as well as opportunities to play Wii, build with Legos, and create craft projects on a weekly basis. | ||
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| The U.S. Embassy in Beijing has prepared this informal guide to provide
those planning to teach English in China with some basic information.
The sources for the information provided in this guide are listed at the
end of the guide. This is a non-official advisory document and the
information may not apply to every school and situation. The U.S. State
Department is not responsible for any individual’s reliance on this
document in negotiating employment. Every school and province in China
has its own regulations and interested people should contact the local
authorities for more detailed information.teaching jobs in China for foreigners
While many Americans have enjoyed their teaching experience in China, others have encountered significant problems. Some teachers travel to China under a contract with promises of a good salary, bonuses, and other amenities, only to find themselves in tenuous situations, often lacking funds to return to the United States. You should verify the conditions and terms of employment with your school before accepting a teaching position in China. The U.S. Embassy cannot act as a legal advisor or negotiate business or personal grievances on behalf of individual citizens. We can neither investigate nor certify employers. It is up to each individual to evaluate potential employers before signing a contract. The key to successful employment as an English language instructor in China is to be employed by a reputable school or company and negotiate a well-written contract before leaving the U.S. We advise anyone considering accepting an English teaching job in China to carefully review the terms of the contract regarding working and living conditions. It would also be useful to ask for references from people familiar with the institution, especially former and current U.S. citizen employees. This guide addresses types of positions available in China, visa matters, contract considerations, sources of information, cultural pitfalls to consider, tips on adapting to China, and how the U.S. State Department can help. TYPES OF ESL POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN CHINA English teachers in China are employed in a wide variety of institutions. A brief description of the different options available follows. Please keep in mind that regardless of the type of institution in which you teach, the institution must have a license to hire foreign teachers in order for you to teach legally. You will need to verify the credentials of the school, university, or institute you are considering before entering into any type of agreement. Kindergartens Teaching English in kindergartens in a large city such as Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou can require little preparation or outside work. This can be the highest paying teaching job available, but generally does not include rent or a plane ticket, and may require more than 20 teaching hours per week. Boarding Schools Boarding schools are fairly common in China, and spread throughout the countryside surrounding large cities. These jobs often include an apartment and reimbursement for an international flight upon completion of the contract. They often also allow for travel, with a one month vacation for spring festival, two months for summer, and two weeks of paid vacation. The age range of the children varies. Business English Teaching Teaching English for a private business program usually requires a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. It may also require prior experience teaching adult English, a degree in ESL, or prior business experience. These jobs generally comprise a heavy workload, often exceeding 20 hours a week with evening and weekend hours. However, the students in this setting are very eager to learn and work hard. The company may provide lesson plans and may provide a housing allowance in addition to the base salary. | ||
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