International ESL Jobs
Date: 29 October 2014
Job description
Asia Pacific College Dong Nai (APC DN) is a K-12 bilingual school located in the city of Bien Hoa, Vietnam, which is approximately 28 km (45 minutes) northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. We are currently looking for qualified native (L1) English ESL teachers from the United States, Canada, or England for the following full-time teaching positions:
Primary & Secondary School ESL teacher for beginner/elementary level students (ESL experience at low proficiency levels is required for this position) at APC DN and partner schools
APC DN offers a dual curriculum with students taking the national Vietnamese academic program alongside a tiered English language program based on proficiency level (not grade level). For kindergarten, APC DN endorses a Montessori approach to learning, while at the Primary and Secondary levels students are introduced to different subjects such as general English, science, and mathematics with the emphasis on a student-centered, communicative approach to instruction.
Remuneration Package:
1. Salary
1a. 1600 – 1800 USD NET monthly salary (school will pay all taxes on teacher’s behalf)
1b. Salary offered is dependent on qualifications and verifiable classroom teaching experience
1c. Annual salary increases (up to 1,100 USD year on year) based on work / teaching performance reviews
2. Full-time Contract
2a. 11 paid teaching months (July 1 – May 31)
2b. Initial contract will have a 2-month probationary period
3. Paid holidays
3a. 1 week for Christmas
3b. 2 weeks for TET Lunar New Year
3c. All statutory national holidays
3d. Note: summer vacation is non-paid leave (month of June)
4. Accommodation
4a. The school does make rent-free transitional communal housing available to teachers if they would like to have it (teachers are responsible for the cost of all utilities, maintenance and repairs); The main purpose of this type of communal housing provision is to make the transition to Vietnam easier for new teachers. It is fully expected, and encouraged, that the teacher will eventually seek personal housing as we quite aware of the negative implications of colleagues who live and work together full time.
4b. Accommodation and rooms come fully furnished (A/C, WiFi, Plasma TV, etc)
4c. No deposit is required and school will register tenants with local police (required by law)
5. Visas, Work Permit and Temporary Residence Card
5a. Once the teacher has provided all requisite documentation for the work permit, the school will pay for all visa extensions until the work permit is issued;
5b. The school will pay the fees for the application and issuance of teacher work permits and renewals
5c. Upon issuance of teacher work permit, the school will pay for and process the temporary residence card, which will negate the need for a visa
6. Banking
6a. The school will establish a SOCOM bank account for the teacher and deposit the monthly salary into this account by the 5th of every month
7. Child tuition discounts
7a. Year 1-2: 20% discount
7b. Year 3+ : 50% discount
Work Details:
- Monday – Friday from 6:50 AM – 4:30PM
- Average instructional time (contact hours) is 20-22 hours per week
- Weekly SLC Meetings for teacher collaboration (horizontal and vertical articulation)
- Monthly PD sessions (once per month for 3 hours)
- Weekly lesson plans for all classes are required
Teaching Support & Benefits:
- Teachers will have the same classes all year long
- Teacher’s Room with access to communal computers, Wi-Fi, B&W printers, and B&W photocopy machine, small kitchenette, sofas, and tables;
- Robust online teacher platform to track student marks, communicate with students and parents;
- Reflective observation program to support teaching team;
- Small Learning Community (SLC) on a weekly basis for 1.5 hours to collaborate with team members;
- Professional Development once month, which focuses on building teacher efficacy and instructional core
- An dedicated management team (Vice Principal and Principal) that will move heaven and hearth to make sure you have everything you need to do your job right!
School Website: http://www.apcdongnai.edu.vn/en/main.html
Job requirement
- First and foremost, you must love to work with children and enjoy teaching ESL.
- Secondly, you must be a positive, out-going, self-aware, reflective person who likes to teach, work in a team, and is open to learning and sharing knowledge.
- Thirdly, you must be ICT literate – know how to use a computer, use the Internet to find teaching resources, use Office software, check and respond to email, upload/download resources, etc.
As for the formalities, only applicants who are native (L1) English speakers from the United States, Canada, or England between the ages of 22 – 45 will be considered. All applicants must have, at minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and English language teaching certification (CELTA, TESOL, TEFL); or
- B. Ed / PGCE in TESOL / TEFL / Applied Linguistics
- Previous teaching experience is preferred, however, newly certified teachers are more than welcome to apply.
How to Apply?
Please send a detailed resume, a color photograph, and reference letters from current, recent or past employers to apply@apcdongnai.edu.vn
Thank you,
APC DN Board of Principals