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 CLIL ESL teacher for beginner/elementary level students (ESL experience at lower proficiency levels is preferred for this position) at APC DN HS and partner schools;
Kindergarten & Primary School CLIL ESL teacher (ESL experience at lower proficiency levels is preferred for this position) at APC DN Kindy and Primary as well as local partner schools;

APC DN offers a dual curriculum with students taking the national Vietnamese program alongside a tiered English content and language program based on proficiency level (not grade level). The program endorses a content and language integrated learning instructional approach (CLIL) with an emphasis on developing students’ cognitive and academic language proficiency (CALP) skills in preparation for study abroad.

In just 4 years, APC DN has quickly grown to over 400 students (K – 10 classes, Primary – 10 classes, Lower secondary – 8 classes) and just opened a brand new kindergarten school campus in late 2014. The primary and high school campus building was built in mid-2013 and currently holds 14 comfortable, air-conditioned classrooms equipped with computers, Internet, and projectors. There are two swimming pools, tennis courts, mini-basketball courts, a football field outfitted in astro-turf, an indoor performance hall, and a play yard for our little ones in order to best serve the recreational, leisure and fitness needs of our students and staff.

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 (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 (5 days);

3b. 2 weeks for TET Lunar New Year;

3c. All statutory national holidays;

3d. Note: summer vacation is non-paid leave (this is 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 teachers new to the country. 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
Once the teacher has provided all requisite documentation for the work permit application - a university degree and criminal background report from home country which has been authenticated and translated by the Vietnamese Consulate in their home country as well as a ESL teaching certificate (CELTA, TEFL, TESOL or equivalent) -

5b. The school will pay for all visa extensions until the work permit is issued - please note that it is expected that all teachers enter the country on a 3-month business visa (not a one month or tourist visa);

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)
- 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;
- 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