Teachers Needed in Mandalay

AIS (Ayeyarwaddy International School) is the only American school in Mandalay. Our teachers are native English speakers, and they teach all of the core classes in English. Our introductory program (March to May of 2012) has brought to our school more students than we anticipated; consequently, we need to add at least two more teachers to our preschool team, two more elementary teachers (able to teach grades 1 to 5), and one teacher who specializes in preparing students for the TOEFL examination.

Qualifications:

1. Native English Speaker preferred, but we will consider fluent non-native English speakers with exceptional qualifications and experience.

2. University degree in education preferred, but we will consider other majors if the candidate has sufficient experience and excellent references.

3. Regular teaching certificate preferred, but we will consider those with TESL or TEFL certificates (120-hour courses).

4. Must be living in the region and must be able to arrive in Mandalay by May 13 for pre-service orientation/training. The regular school year begins May 21 and ends February 28.

5. Must be willing to live in shared housing (3 teachers per apartment, each with a private bedroom and a shared living room and kitchen). Couples are encouraged to apply, but both persons must meet the minimum qualifications outlined here, and both must teach at the school. We regret that we do not at this time allow couples with children; our housing is strictly limited to adults.

6. Since this is an American school, our preference is for American educators who are familiar with public school curricula in the United States. We do, however, have an international teaching staff and will consider highly qualified teachers from other countries.

In general, we are looking for professional teachers - teachers who know how to prepare lessons, how to follow an established curriculum, how to dress professionally, how to manage a classroom, and how to work effectively with parents, coworkers, and administrators.

Compensation:

1. Salary is based on experience and relevant degree/certification, and it will be far above the national norm.

2. Free housing at the school itself.

3. Initial visa paid for by the school and visa renewals (cost of visa, transportation to/from Bangkok, and one night in a hotel) also paid for by the school.

4. A professional environment where you can continue to improve as a teacher, and an administration whose goal is to support you and to help you to succeed.

5. A brand new school with 50 classrooms, A/C in classrooms and in living quarters, SmartBoards for the classes, a separate gymnaseum, a separate cafeteria, and a large sports field in the back of the school which, before the year is out, will house a full-sized swimming pool, a tennis court, and a soccer field.

To apply, send resume/CV, cover letter (all applicants should focus on what their students will be able to accomplish academically after having worked with them for one school year), recent photo, and copies of valid passport, university degree, and relevant teaching credentials to Myanmarpcv@gmail.com.

Former Peace Corps Volunteers are encouraged to apply. If you are an RPCV, please highlight this in your cover letter.

Since time is short, we will schedule Skype interviews with qualified applicants for the week of April 30 to May 5 and finalists will be notified by, or before, May 7.

This may be your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and to work in Mandalay, Myanmar, and the timing couldn't be better. The country is in the process of change, and you will get to see both the "old" Myanmar and the positive direction that it is likely heading towards. You'll also meet some of the kindest people in the world in Mandalay.