Hai Phong- Immediate Start- Full time ESL Kindergarten teacher

Sakura Montessori International School (SMIS) is a successful and reputable Montessori school with students ranging in age from 18 months to six years. Established in Vietnam in 2011, SMIS is the leading international standardized Montessori kindergarten in Vietnam. We strive to be pioneers in the education of peace, to nurture the soul, to respect the pace of natural development and to optimize the potential of each child. Our school is known to be the best school applying the most authentic Montessori method. SMIS is recognised a number of Montessori Associations including IAPM in the US.

We are  recruiting 01 full-time native English teachers with immediate start for our Sakura School in Hai Phong

1. Essential

• A love of children and a keen interest in working with and teaching young children 0-6 years.
•  At least 1-3 years' teaching experience of English to children 0-6 years at a school or an early childhood or daycare center.

2. Salary

Minimum $2100  (exclusive of tax) per month ( commensurate with experience and qualifications)

3. Benefits

• Visa and immigration costs covered by SMIS
• Annual Health Care package
• Annual health check: 01 time/year
• Annual public holidays: (paid days) Lunar New Year holiday, Independence Day, King Hung Ceremony, Labour Day
• Paid Christmas holiday: 10 days, including Saturday and Sunday
• Paid Summer vacation: 10 days, including Saturday and Sunday
• Team building trip: 01 time/year
• Holiday bonuses
• Provided airfare ticket upon the contract completion
• Training opportunities to improve yourself with higher competencies
• Children tuition exemption: base on the Company’s policy

4. Responsibilities

• Help maintain a Montessori-prepared environment. Perform daily cleaning of school materials.
• Create and maintain a safe and clean classroom conducive for learning.
• Attend to children 's basic needs. Encourage them to eat, drink water and milk; assisting them in changing clothes and using the toilet.
• Help plan the curriculum and give suggestions for events and activities for the school year as requested by the School Board.
• Observe, guide, supervise, and assess the students in the class.
• Prepare Individual Work Plan for the students in cooperation with the other teachers.
• Ensure that classroom equipment and materials are available and in good working condition.
• If Montessori-certified teacher: show Montessori Lessons to the children during Montessori work time according to the children's individual work plan or need. If non-Montessori certified: show Lessons in Language and Cultural area (after training).
• Write a weekly English report and monthly English report using the approved format and content.
• Prepare individual Progress Reports and narrative of the students for the Parent-Teacher Conference twice a year (first and second semesters).
• Ensure compliance with the daily class schedule (mealtime, work time, nap time, and playtime) and ensure the safety and health of the children.
• Ensure the proper procedure of receiving and endorsing students from their parents/ guardians (picking up).
• Engage students in daily conversation and regular book reading to promote an English-speaking environment.
• Teach English to children according to the school's English curriculum and lesson plan.
• Other tasks assigned by the School Board.

5. Requirements

• Native English speaker
• Female
• Bachelor Degree in Education or other fields
• Teaching certification (CELTA, TESOL, TEFL,..)
• A minimum of 02 years' teaching experience (at least one year in kindergarten)
• Clean criminal record

6. Working hours

8:00 AM – 17:00 PM. Monday to Friday. (Teacher show ups at 15 minutes earlier to prepare before the class)