Vientiane, Laos: Full Time Native English Speaking Teachers

Full Time Native English Speaking Teachers

Panyathip International School is a fast growing and every improving school with nearly 600 students in Vientiane, Laos. The capital is rapidly developing but retains a unique charm while the country is still very rural and full of natural beauty.

Our curricula follows the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) at both the Primary and Secondary level. As well, the Primary Department will begin using the International Primary Curriculum for teaching Thematic/Topic classes.

School Location

The school in Baan Saphanthong which is centrally located within walking distance of riverside areas in the capital city of Vientiane in Laos.

We are recruiting the following positions to begin August 16, 2015:

ENGLISH TEACHERS (Secondary level): Monthly salary up to 1500usd.

The position prepares students for the Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE curriculums in ESL. Ideally the chosen candidate will have experience with the CIE English IGCSE curriculum as well as be a certified oral examiner. Teachers with a B.Ed, PGCE or post-bac certificate with specialty in English are also strongly encouraged to apply.

PRIMARY HOMEROOM TEACHERS (Years 1-5): Monthly salary up to 1500usd.

Years 1,2, and 5 positions available for next academic year. This position teaches core subjects (English, Maths, Science) using the Cambridge Primary Curriculum as well as Topic Studies using the International Primary Curriculum. Also, the homeroom teacher is responsible for homeroom periods, assembly periods and Health topics in addition to overall pastoral care of their students. These positions have a maximum of 24 (45minutes each) teaching periods per week. A male teacher with a sports background is preferred for the Year 5 position as Vientiane has a first ever city sports league which has generated a great interest among students as well as a need for coaches of basketball, soccer and volleyball.

About You

• The ability to lead, inspire and motivate your students.

• 1 year (minimum) of teaching experience highly preferred

• Flexibility to adapt, live and thrive in a tropical and still developing country

• P.I.S. welcomes fresh B.Ed graduates who are looking for their first teaching job.

Your Qualifications must include one of the following:

- A Bachelor’s degree with (TEFL/TESL certificate) in a relevant subject. OR

-A Bachelor of Education from an ACCREDITED University. OR

- A PGCE, Post-bac teaching certificate or QTS would be a plus.

Benefits

• a competitive salary

• Monday to Friday work week with an average of 24 classes (45 minutes each) per week.

• One-way airfare reimbursement as per PIS policy

• One year business visa with work permit and residence card

• An opportunity to teach in a wonderful tropical country at an ever-improving school.

All of these positions provide an exceptional opportunity to play a role and make a difference to the future of education of Laos. If you share our vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply

At this time we are only accepting native speakers of English from UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

If interested, please send the required info to panya2014@yahoo.com

1. Cover letter and CV with the names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees

2. Scan of university degree and ESL certificates

3. Scan of the photo page of your passport

Please note that we have a two stage interview process (preliminary and formal).

For more information about our company and our programs, please visit our company website at http://www.pislao.com.