The staff consists of visiting teachers and national teachers. Visiting teachers are from English-speaking nations, usually the United States. They may also be called upon to work with the students on special projects such as a Village newspaper, a radio program, bank or minimart. Each visiting teacher should plan to be fully occupied for the term of the Language Village and must be at least 18 years of age, but teacher certfication and knowledge if Chinese is not necessary. Selected high school students may participate as an assistant.
National teachers are qualified to teach English in China.
They are an invaluable resource to the visiting staff for cultural understanding of the villagers. National teachers assist visiting teachers with instruction in addition to preparing instructional materials, leading evening programs and assisting with special projects.