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[mdoor]

The quote from Miasaurus and my question came from another thread. I decided to break my question out to this separate thread as not to sidetrack the OT.

[randyj]

Part-time classes are usually under the table. Contract boilerplate stipulates Party B (that's the teacher) will not undertake outside work without permission, and permission is rarely forthcoming. Of course, it's widely done. As long as the teacher does remember the public school is the base clientele, it is tolerated. Part-time pay will vary widely.

[johntpartee]

I always let the college know. They've never refused. One college sent me private students. I charged 200 RMB per hour for 1 to 6 students; more than 6 was 400. In fact, I told all prospective clients to contact the dean of the Basic Sciences Department at the school for private tutoring. The dean would then contact me and I would tell him when I was available. Worked out great, I almost doubled my college salary. College students were never my private students, they were usually children of the school administrators or local business owners.

[rogerwilco]

I'm working at a public high school, and the CT's at my school have arranged all my private classes.
I have not had to arrange any on my own.
200RMB per hour, 1 to 5 students.
The longer you are at the school the more opportunities that will probably be sent your way (you may need to establish a good reputation first).

[Miasaurus]

Why don't I ever notice a typo in my post until someone quotes it?

I worked at a small, public college my first year and loved it. I decided to trade up to a university, and it was a mistake - better students, insufferable working environment. More politics, more lying, more cheating. It was very cutthroat, made worse by a gossipy and petty FT. I'm going back to a college this year.

At the first college I worked at, I was offered more outside work than I could possibly take on by the CTs. Most of them had part-time jobs or private lessons, so it was just assumed that I would have the same.

I agree that once you establish a good reputation with the school, the opportunities will increase in number and quality.

[mdoor]

Awesome, useful replies. Thanks all for taking the time to post!