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