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| Empresa: |
Mediakids Academy |
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| Título del Empleo: |
Teaching English in Thailand |
| Categoría de Trabajo: |
Enseñanza/Profesor |
| Localización del Empleo: |
Bangkok - Tailandia |
| Número de Referencia de Empleo: |
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| Descipción del Empleo: |
Teaching English in Thailand in November 2008
Do you want to teach in Thailand??
Experience Thai culture and way of life
Degree?? No degree???? Experienced teacher????
We offer a four month contract starting in November 2008
We offer competitive salary, free accommodation, free orientation,
training, curriculum and free work permit
If you are interested please do send a resume, copy of
Degrees and diplomas as well as a copy of photo page of your
Passport. Please also apply for a criminal clearance certificate from your country.
We look forward to hearing from you!!!
Weena
MediaKids Job Description / Expectation 2/2008
Part 1: Working hour
ľ Teachers will teach not more than 24 classes per week. Most schedules vary between 22 hours per week. Classes are 50-60 minutes long depending on the school. Most teachers will teach each class once per week.
ľ If the teacher has 25 hrs per week, the teacher will get pay extra for 1 hour which is 250 baht per hour.
ľ If the teacher has less than 24 hrs per week, the teacher might be required to teach until 22 or up to 24 hrs per week.
ƒæ There is no pay during a semester¡¦s break which means that in case, the teacher would like to continue the contract for the next semester, the teacher won¡¦t get pay during a semester break because there is no class, no teaching and no school open.
ľ The teachers will be required to hand in a lesson planning every month before start teaching.
ƒæ Teachers will work at the school Monday-Friday from the hours of 8:00 am ¡V 4:30 pm.
ľ The teacher must be flexible for a changing of a schedule if there was an emergency situation such as the flooding event.
ľ Teachers will not be required to teach on a Saturdays or Sundays.
ƒæ On Thai National Holidays, if the school closed, the teachers could take a day off as well. However, if the school had activities, the teachers had to join the school¡¦s activities.
ľ During school weekday, if the school had no class more than 2 days in a role, the teachers had to do extra activities; which will organize by Mediakids. Only Mediakids can permit the teachers to take a day off during a weekday.
ľ Teachers will attend the morning assembly which usually begins between 8:00
am depending on the school.
ľ Teachers will prepare (hopefully creative) lesson plans each week for each level/grade that they teach. Teachers will likely be asked by the school and MediaKids to provide examples of lesson plans.
ľ Teachers will act in a professional manner both inside and outside of school. You will be a representative for MediaKids, your country, and most importantly yourself.
o Attendance / Punctuality
o Smart / Neat Appearance and Dress
o Organize lesson plans
o Adaptability to Thai culture
o Relationship with Thai teachers
Part 2: Dressing
ľ Teachers will dress in an appropriate fashion.
1. In schools, males are expected to wear dress pants (no jeans or cargo pants) and a button-up/collared long or short sleeve dress shirt (no golf shirts). Ties are required on Mondays and all special occasions/days/festivities (e.g. Teacher Appreciation Day). Ties may be required by some schools on a daily basis. Brown or black dress shoes are accepted (no running shoes or sandals). Males are expected to be clean shaven. Facial hair is allowed only if it is properly trimmed and is presentable on a daily basis. Earrings or visible facial rings (eyebrow, lip, nose, chin, etc) are not accepted. Visible tattoos are not accepted. Generally hair should be short and presentable. Males with long hair may be expected to wear it pulled back and presentable.
2. Outside schools, males are free to wear what they please, with a reminder that no matter how hot it is, it is not acceptable (in Thai society) to not wear a shirt in public (unless at a beach, etc).
3. In schools, females are expected to wear knee length or longer skirts with a presentable blouse (no low cut or revealing shirts or see through skirt). Shoes should be dress shoes ¡V open toe and high heel shoes are acceptable (no sandals or running shoes). Visible facial rings (eyebrow, lip, nose, chin, etc.) are not accepted. Earrings are accepted providing that they are not worn in excessive numbers (E.g. 4 earrings in each ear). Hair should be presentable. Visible tattoos are not accepted
4. Outside schools, females are free to wear what they please, with a reminder that revealing clothes are not considered acceptable for female teachers at any time (in Thai society).
*Dress codes in Thai government schools may seem strict at first, but appearances and first impressions are extremely important in Thailand. If you are a teacher, you will be expected to dress accordingly especially in school*
Part 3: Activity
ľ Teachers will participate in an English club for students 2-3 times per week. This is scheduled during school hours at the same time as various other clubs available to students. This can usually be done as a group with any other foreign teachers at the school.
ľ Teachers will perform the greeting activity once per week. This consists of simply greeting students and parents at the school front gates from roughly 7:30am-8:00am. All Thai teachers rotate this responsibility as well.
ľ English Camp Activity
1. Teachers will attend at least 1 English Camp per semester with out pay. Any future camps that the teacher attends they will receive 850 baht per day.
2. Each teacher must attend their schools English Camp. If they have not yet completed 1 English Camp per semester, their schools camp will complete this agreement. However, if the teacher has already completed their 1 English Camp per semester agreement, they will be paid 850 baht per day for their own schools camp.
3. The dates of your schools camp will be organized by your school. Information about other school camps will be announced through out the term.
4. All Media Kids camps are organized and produced by the Media Kids team. There is little to no preparation required, just attendance and participation. English camps generally fall on a weekend, and run from 8:00 a.m. ¡V 4:00 p.m. and sometimes include a party night and sleep over at a resort or school.
ľ Teachers will perform the English 1 minute activity once per week. This consists of planning a short (5 minutes) speech/message to present during the morning assembly in English. Topics may include ideas such as public service type announcements, riddles, tongue twisters, idioms, slang, nursery rhymes, etc. This can be done as a group with any other foreign teachers at the school.
ľ Teachers will perform the Star Talk activity for 5 minutes before starting each class. This consists of teaching the students a short introduction and then having them introduce themselves to the class using the format you provide.
ľ Teachers will teach an after school English class to the Thai teachers, depending on school. This is generally twice per week and can usually be performed as a group with other foreign teachers or split with other foreign teachers. This does count towards the limit of 24 classes per week.
ľ Teachers will perform the Star Project activity to students. This consists of teaching the students vocabularies throughout the lesson. Then before the end of the semester the student will have a competition for spelling/ reading vocabularies.
ľ Teachers will respect all rules and regulations of the school unless otherwise notified by MediaKids, Thailand.
ƒæ Teachers will keep organized records of student¡¦s weekly attendance as well as grades and additional notes.
ľ Teachers will evaluate the listening and speaking skills of each student throughout the semester.
ľ Teachers will be at school for all Non-Thai national holidays. This includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter, Valentines Day, etc. Most schoolshave special celebrations on these days and you will be asked to help organize them as you will be the resident expert on Western holidays.
Part 4: Expectations
1. Smoking
Smoking is not accepted at any time on school grounds and/or during school hours. You are free to smoke in your own time outside of the school. *It is very uncommon for professional females to smoke in Thai society. Basically, in Thai society, ¡§respectable¡¨ females do not smoke in Thailand. This does not mean that you cannot smoke, but you should be prepared for even more than the usual stares and subsequent repercussions (E.g. not getting a tutoring job because someone saw you smoking ¡V they (Thai¡¦s) wont tell you this directly, but it may be the case)*
2. Alcohol
The use of alcohol is not accepted during school hours. Only during school sponsored activities/parties is the use of alcohol acceptable on school grounds. Use of alcohol or being found under the influence of alcohol on school grounds other than specified and arranged times, is grounds for immediate dismissal. Alcohol consumption outside of the school is under the discretion of the teacher with the reminder that being a teacher carries responsibilities and expectations from the community. Excessive alcohol abuse is not considered acceptable behavior for a teacher in any country. *Again, the same stigma is attached to females who drink excessively as is for smoking
3. Drugs
The use of illegal drugs at any time is grounds for immediate dismissal and possible prosecution under Thai laws. Thailand has extremely strict regulations and subsequent penalties regarding the use and trafficking of illegal drugs. * It is the foreigner¡¦s responsibility to understand the laws and regulations of the country that they choose to visit or live and work in.
4. Thai culture
Thai people are extremely proud of their culture and are generally passionate about sharing it with foreign teachers. It is expected that foreign teachers make an effort to learn about Thai culture. While this is not a requirement, it is a healthy suggestion that will improve your standing as a teacher and person within a Thai government school and community. Also, a greater level of understanding and/or acceptance (at the very least knowledge) of Thai culture will make your time in Thailand that much more enjoyable. All teachers are expected to respect all aspects of Thai culture and act accordingly.
Expressing anger or having confrontations (which results in a ¡§loss of face¡¨) are avoided at all costs and are not considered acceptable behavior in Thai society. By expressing anger towards someone, especially to someone in a higher position than you and particularly in public, you cause not only yourself but the other person to ¡§lose face¡¨. This is extremely negative in Thai society. It is strongly suggested that you will express and discuss problems that you may encounter with MediaKids in a similar fashion. NO Thai person responds positively to anger, insistence, and yelling.
Teachers are expected to understand this element of Thai society or at the very least respect and accept it. While this and many other elements of Thai society may seem ¡§ridiculous¡¨ or even ¡§Use the Apply Online Box below¡¨ to some foreigners, it is a part of the culture in which you choose to live and therefore must be accepted.
A calm, friendly, understanding, patient and smiling person will achieve far greater things in Thailand than someone who is hot-headed or quick-tempered. Expressing anger will only be taking steps backwards in any situation.
Part 5: Health/Illness
1. Insurance
It is not uncommon for people who choose to live in a foreign country to have difficulties regarding health in the initial stages while their bodies are adapting to a new climate, diet, and way of life. It is therefore strongly recommended that all teachers purchase travelers/health insurance for a minimum of 3 months to cover emergencies. Health care is extremely cheap in Thailand relative to most Western countries. Health care in Thailand also meets a relatively high standard. Basic services such as medication and doctor visits are very inexpensive. Basic Thai Health insurance is obtainable through various organizations such as BUPA or AIA.
The teacher who whishes to work with MediaKids, must present the health insurance that you already had. Otherwise, you have to apply one with us.
1. In case that you don¡¦t have the insurance, the MediaKids will organize you to get the insurance with the insurance company.
2. The cost of insurance is 5,000 baht per year.
3. The teacher can pay 2 times which is the company will deduct of 50% (2,500 baht) out from your first paycheck and 50 % ( 2,500 baht) from the second paycheck.
4. This insurance will cover both of the government and private hospital.
2. Sick leave
Teachers are allowed 3 paid sick days per semester. Sick days exceeding this limit: teacher¡¦s monthly salary will be reduced at a rate of 2,000 baht/day. Teachers have to provide a doctor¡¦s note proving illness in the case of any discrepancies (E.g. frequent illness on Mondays/Fridays/before or after long weekends). For any unexplained absences, the teacher¡¦s monthly salary will be reduced at a rate of 2,000 baht/day. *Excessive illness without doctor¡¦s certificate may be grounds for dismissal.
Teachers must notify only their consultants before 7.45 am on the day that they will be absent. It is highly appreciated if teachers phone the evening before so that preparations can be arranged to cover your classes. Failure to notify their consultants before 7.45 am of the day of absence will be considered unexplained.
There are no substitute teachers in Thailand government schools. Standard procedure is for other teachers, when they have a free period, to teach in place of the absent teacher. If a teacher is absent, foreign or Thai, you may be asked to substitute in your free periods. In the case of an extended absence, overtime will be paid (see contract) Keep in mind that the same courtesy will be extended to you and your classes when you are absent. In some cases, a spare teacher will be arranged by MediaKids.
Part 6: Others
1. Extra Curricular Activities
There are often many school activities/parties/special days that may or may not fall during regular school hours. You may be asked to join in these activities. It is strongly recommended that you join at least SOME of these activities or it will be thought that you don¡¦t like the school or the teachers in the school. Often these are great fun and a way to meet important people in the community. Activities may include staff parties, field trips to other areas of Thailand, weddings, dinner invitations, after hours work (paid), etc.
2. Discrepancies
As many of the schools MediaKids works with have never had foreign teachers or have had little exposure to foreign teachers and cultures, there will undoubtedly be some ¡¥hiccups¡¦ along the way. Any discrepancies that arise between what the school asks you to do and the contract you have with MediaKids, Thailand, should be reported to a MediaKids Consultant. Often times these discrepancies result from a communication error.
By allowing the school and MediaKids to discuss the matter, it is hoped, and been proven, that most of these issues can be resolved much easier, faster and with less cultural tensions than if you attempt to resolve them alone. Often these schools want you to do many extra little things because they want to take advantage of the fact that they finally have a foreigner working at their school. It can be easy to get frustrated and angry, but this will get you nowhere in Thailand.
*If you don¡¦t mind doing a few extra little things¡K great, AND this is the best way to get involved and score extra PAID work after school hours.
The more involved you are, the more liked you will be and the more people you will meet, thus more opportunities will arise. However, we all need our own time and you will need to know when to say ¡§Sorry, I can¡¦t do that¡¨.
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| Habilidades: |
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| Requerimientos de Idioma: |
Inglés-Avanzado
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| Tipo de Empleo: |
Contrato
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| Sueldo: |
No especificado
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| Día de envío: |
03 jul 2008 |
| Nivel de Estudio: |
Sin especificar
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| Experiencia (Años): |
Sin experiencia |
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| Empresa: |
Mediakids Academy |
| Nombre de Contacto: |
Mediakids Academy |
| Teléfono de Contacto: |
+66 2 7324813 |
| Fax de Contacto: |
+ 66 2 7324214 |
| Método de Preferencia del contacto: |
Ninguna Preferencia |
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