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Responsibilities of Myanmar Teacher

•    Organizing Myanmar Studies classes.
•    Conducting classes as scheduled, and preparing and organizing 2-3 special school-wide programs
•    Supplementing employer-provided materials as necessary and appropriate.
•    Assisting the Principal in curriculum development.
•    Communicating with other Teachers and Teaching Assistants and/or administration as necessary for the maximum possible benefit of students.
•    Participation and contribution to the special events as reasonably required by the school.

Job Specification:

• B.A (Myanmar), more preferable with Teaching certificate and diploma.
• (3) years’ work experience as a Assistant Teacher
• Excellent Subject Knowledge.

Job Description:

• Provides student directed learning.
• Maintains a  professional demeanor when interacting with students
• Observe students closely enough to report to classroom teacher.
• Is a role model for students by providing good examples of being: active; polite; open - minded; interested in learning new things, etc.
• Encourages students ti answer questions and complete assignments in theit own. as best as they can, first. Asking the teacher should only come as a second step.
• Monitors, enforces and follows this rule: Myanmar may only be spoken by students during Myanmar Studies classes and at outside recess. Otherwise only English is to be spoken  by all staff and students.
• Discusses issues and problems with classroom teacher, lead Myanmar teacher, and special subject teachers.
• Patient with children and enjoys teaching children
• Contributes to the school community
• Displays a commitment to job requirements

Successful candidates will be:

• Outstanding teachers
• Passionate about developing the whole child
• Unrelenting in their belief of the potential of children
• Up to date with curriculum developments
• A native level English speaker

We offer:

• Two Year Contract 
• Competitive salaries based on experience and skills
• One return air fare per year 
• Monthly Rental Allowance 
• Health Insurance 
• An international community 
• A Continuing Professional Development Programme 
• 100% school fees remission for dependent children 
• Visa run allowance in terms 1, 2 & 3

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach Chinese language to students according to school policies.
• Develop interactive instructional programs to engage students in learning process.
• Prepare instruction materials based on student learning styles and interests.
• Update course materials based on changing curriculum plan.
• Maintain student attendance and academic records.
• Create structured, positive, and learning environment for students.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding their children’s performance.
• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, school committees and team teachings.
• Monitor student’s academic performance and provide feedback to improve student learning and developmental skills.
• Maintain strong and positive working relationships with students, parents and other teaching staffs.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Teaching Certificates 

Experience: Prefers 2 year classroom teaching experience 

• Developing and implementing lessons and work schemes, using the Early Years Foundation Stage as a framework
• Providing a safe and stimulating environment that facilitates learning
• Organizing and supervising play and work activities ( for example reading , cooking, music , dance etc)
• Liaising with parents, careers and professionals such as speech therapists and health visitor
• Maintaining records
• Monitoring and recording progress

Job Description

• Drive student progress by providing on going and consistent support, advice, coaching and feedback
• Understand each individual learner’s psychology and tailor your teaching skills accordingly to provide guidance to students that is personalized to their particular needs
• Develop strong relationships both on-line and in person to build on trust and genuine care with a diverse student community
• Promote the Wall Street English Method and an all English Environment in consistent and creative ways
• Keep up to date and abreast of student progress in order to pass on relevant information to the Service and Sales teams and take necessary actions
• Be the speaking center’s eyes and ears by proactively spotting and reading signs from students in order to put in place the right
supportive actions
• Drive and generate internal sales by caring, providing the best service and building long term relationship with the student

Job Requirements

• Aged between 21- 28 years with bachelor’s degree in any field (preferably English- related)
• Demonstrated fluency in English and conversational Chinese
• English Teaching/ Tutoring for Myanmar experience is compulsory
• Passionate about education, Languages and giving excellent customer service
• Energetic, friendly, and professional, loves to speak English and comfortable doing so on a daily basis
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

• Must be able to communicate in Chinese

Are you a successful and ambitious Communications Executive looking to build your career in a dynamic, friendly and growing school?   The British School Yangon is looking to recruit a confident, commercially minded and proactive individual to join our team. 

To engage all internal and external stakeholders with timely, relevant and engaging customer-focused content that brings to life the unique identity of the school and fully integrates it into all communication touchpoints relevant to the target audience across the Parent Experience Journey.  The role will also  include  supporting the school to deliver  external outreach and events

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation. We are a fast-paced and growing family of 47 international schools in China, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and The Americas, providing outstanding education to approximately 45,000 students from preschool through to the end of secondary education. Our schools are united by one philosophy—we are ambitious for our students, our people and family of schools. This means that we want every student to achieve more than may have ever thought possible, which we ensure through personalised learning enhanced with unique global opportunities.

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 12,500 teachers and staff, working in 56 schools located in 27 countries around the world supporting our students’ learning. Together, we educate over 51,000 students globally from the ages of 2 to 18 years old.  the British School Yangon is  part of a regional group of 18 schools across SEAME  We  share, ideas, professional learning and support each other across the region so that together, we can achieve more. 

If you think that this could be a great fit for your personality and skill set, we would love to hear from you. 

Closing date 19th March 2020

JOB SUMMARY:

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Myanmar is seeking applications for the position of Education Specialist.  We encourage motivated and resourceful persons to apply regardless of race, ethnic, religion and gender.   The Education Specialist will be responsible quality design of education programming that strengthens teaching and learning, builds capacity of project teams, enables coordination and alignment amongst stakeholders and contributes towards ongoing advocacy work.  This strategic technical work will be consistent with organizational strategy and sensitive to the contextual changes and trends in Myanmar, rapidly changing political and economic conditions and the peace process. The Education Specialist should demonstrate:

•   Technical experience in the humanitarian and development sectors

•   Ability to work strategically, developing innovative ways to meet the needs of the vulnerable and marginalized communities

•   Experience in coordinating and engaging with development partners

•   Good networking skills and experience in working with organizational partnerships

•   The ability to build capacity of the project team

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and deliver EFL lessons to young adults and adult learners of English (General English or IELTS)

• Apply communicative English Language Teaching method to help students acquire the language naturally and effectively

• Keep records of students' performance and test results for the assigned courses

 • Assess students' learning and progress through both formative and summative assessments

• provide relevant and effective feedback on students’ both receptive and productive language skills

• Actively contribute to providing quality education according to mission and vision statements of EVEREST Language Academy 

Required Qualifications: • Native speaker of English or Highly Proficient English Speaker

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

 • Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience

• Knowledge and experience with a variety of ELT contexts including English for special purposes and test preparation 

• Knowledge and experience with a variety of language teaching methodologies and ELT resource materials, incorporation of technology in the classroom

• Cross-cultural communication and teaching skills, good interpersonal skills, knowledge of basic MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Classroom

• Ability to take initiatives, be creative and flexible, and work independently and collaboratively 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• TESOL, TEFL, CELTA Certification  

• Familiarity with Myanmar language and culture 

Salary: Negotiable 

Specific tasks and expectations for the contract will be negotiated between the successful applicant and EVEREST Language Academy at the time of appointment. 

In partnership with Dulwich College and its eight sister schools in Asia, Dulwich College Yangon (DCY) upholds the traditions and outstanding educational standards which have become the hallmark of the Dulwich name in the UK and Asia. 

The College operates across the Star City and the Pun Hlaing campuses and is currently seeking an English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher to work in the Star City campus. The position will involve working across the primary-secondary age phases.

Therefore, applications are invited from highly resourceful, collegially minded and forward-thinking practitioners who can demonstrate that they are:

• passionate about delivering an EAL curriculum in a high-performing learning environment

• supportive of a child-centered approach to learning and have the ability to nurture high levels of student agency within a classroom setting

• collaborate and serve on inter-disciplinary teams to ensure the development of tiered language provision throughout the school for EAL students

• actively aware of the latest developments in EAL education and pedagogy

• experienced in using data  to construct language programmes and individual education plans to suit the needs of  all EAL students; prior experience of baseline and other relevant diagnostic testing 

• committed to making a positive and proactive contribution to a young, maturing school based across two campuses in an international setting

• eager to engage with the local community and help contribute to the development of the country outside of the school.

At least 2 years teaching experience is required, regardless of nationality. All applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education, or a first degree plus a post-graduate qualification in education (i.e. PGCE). They are required to possess a state or nationally recognized certificate in EAL, at either degree or post-graduate level, or TESOL/DELTA qualifications or CLIL/CBI training.

In return the successful candidates will be working in outstanding, purpose built facilities equipped with quality resources, set within Yangon’s award-winning Star City and Pun Hlaing residential complexes. 

Teachers will receive an attractive salary and competitive overseas benefits package, which includes:

• annual flight allowance

• accommodation

• freight allowance

• comprehensive global medical insurance

• free tuition for up to two children at the school (Toddler to Y11 age)

• enhanced levels of professional development across the Dulwich College International family of schools.