EFL Teachers Needed in Hanoi and Haiphong, Vietnam

Date posted:2010-07-01 | Writer: Apollo Education and Training | Email: [email protected]

Apollo has immediate full time positions for qualified TEFL teachers in Hanoi and Haiphong. We offer a contract teaching a variety of ages and levels around 20-23 hours per week. The low cost of living coupled with a relatively high salary means that Vietnam is possibly one of the few EFL teaching locations where one can enjoy a high standard of living, travel around the region regularly, and still save money.

Details: Teach and develop your EFL career in Vietnam at International House Affiliate Apollo Education and Training

*July, August and September Start Dates *

Benefits of living and working in Vietnam • Excellent standard of living • Low cost of living coupled with a relatively high salary means that Vietnam is possibly one of the only EFL teaching locations where one can enjoy a high standard of living, travel around the region regularly, and still save money • Fantastic students who are committed, motivated, and enthusiastic • A multitude of diverse travel opportunities, both within Vietnam and Southeast Asia • Access to most modern conveniences (e.g.: wi-fi and international cuisine) without sacrificing Vietnam’s unique cultural heritage • Opportunity to have a good and varied expat social life • Various chances to participate in voluntary work • Much shorter commute times than in many cities • Exciting time in the nation’s development

Contractual benefits of working for Apollo • Teacher Salary: 1360 USD – 1640 USD per month, depending on qualifications and experience, gross and payable in VND (tax is payable on a sliding scale, most teachers pay 10-20%) • Senior Position Salaries: Discussed during offer. • Medical insurance allowance: up to 550 USD per year (NB allowance is taxed) • Completion Bonus: 900 USD paid at the completion of a one year contract (NB Bonus is taxable income) • Business visas arranged by Apollo for the duration of the contract • Work permit assistance: o All work permit costs incurred in Vietnam are reimbursed by Apollo (receipts required) o A medical check, done locally, is also required. Apollo will assist in getting this done and cover related costs.

Professional benefits of working for Apollo • Extensive training and professional development program, including: o in-house bi-weekly training sessions; o in-house International House certification courses, such as the IHCYL (International House Certificate in Young Learners) and the IHBET (International House Business English Teaching); o access to online International House certification courses; o formal bi-annual professional development interviews • Detailed induction program for all new teachers, including training and observations • Opportunities to participate in the International House transfer system • Wide range of resources and modern facilities, including: o modern study centers with computers equipped with EFL programs, Microsoft programs, and internet access; o overhead and multimedia projectors; o CDs and CD players for every class; o DVDs, DVD players, and televisions; o digital and video cameras; o flashcards; o games; o photocopies; o realia; o EFL resource books; o dedicated and equipped teacher rooms at each center. • Variety of courses, including General English classes, Business English, classes Young Learner classes, exam preparation classes, overseas study preparation classes, pronunciation classes, teacher training classes • Support from a dedicated team, spanning from personal to academic issues • The chance to teach in and experience the real Vietnam in Danang, Haiphong, and other provincial cities and towns • Internal promotion opportunities

Responsibilities • Teaching across a range of levels, ages, and courses • Teaching 240 hours per quarter - normally scheduled at 20-23 hours per week. Classes run from 7:30am to 9:45pm Monday through Friday; 7:45 am to 8:15pm on Saturday and 7:45am to 6pm on Sunday. Split shifts are sometimes inevitable, though they are avoided where possible. • Planning student-centered and participative lessons while following a designated syllabus • Administering and marking mid and end of level tests • Writing student reports • Conducting placement testing • Participating in professional development activities, such as attendance at training sessions and peer and senior observations among other things • Teaching off-site classes, as required • Participating in out-of-class activities, as required • Behaving in an appropriately professional and supportive manner

Essential requirements for all teaching positions • CELTA / Trinity TESOL / IHC* • BA or MA* • Clean police record* • Native English speaker • Satisfactory references • Adaptability, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity *Original document necessary for work permit requirements; photocopies will not be accepted

Desirable requirements for all teaching positions • At least one year’s experience or CELTA pass B (or equivalent) • Experience teaching young learner classes, from kindy through teens • Experience teaching exam preparation classes, particularly IELTS and TOEFL • Cambridge oral examiners

To apply: Please email a full CV to Mr. Antonio Martir at the e-mail address given on the job heading