Paid Teaching Positions Available in Vietnam

English is one of the most demanding needs not only for Vietnamese students but also for Vietnamese business executives. However, according to Deputy Minister of Education Nguyen Vinh Hien: "Vietnam not only lacks English teachers for primary schools but also faces the problems in foreign language and pedagogical skills." In order to deal with the shortage of qualified English teachers, Vietnamese schools, are looking for foreign teachers to teach and assist teachers in private and government schools and universities. (Primary, secondary, and vocational colleges and universities).

Salaries and TESOL Certificates:

• This program is open to degree and non-degree holders. Non TEFL qualified participants must take the 4 week TEFL training at the beginning of the semester program in Vietnam or sign up and complete an online TESOL course prior to arriving in Vietnam.
• You can qualify for this program and teach for a semester (4 1/2-5 months).
• You can teach up to 20 hours of classroom teaching plus up to 15 hours of prep, meetings, administrative duties and informal English activities such as ports or clubs. A total of 35-40 hours/week.
• Teachers will earn 6,000,000 Vietnamese Dong (approximately US$280) per month. (Average monthly salary in Vietnam is 3.8 million VND per month (approximately $175).
• You may obtain your online TESOL through GeoVisions if you like. The 60-hour online TESOL is $325 and the 120-hour online TESOL is $650.

While teaching in Vietnam, participants will have opportunities to:

• Explore different famous tourist spots throughout Vietnam.
• Learn of Vietnamese culture and languages.
• Experience with the new economic development of the country.

GeoVisions has screened all jobs and schools and provides all of the benefits listed below for the Program Fee:

• A week of training during orientation, to be prepared for your teaching assignment before you ever reach your school. Accommodation is included in this one week orientation.
• Entry visa to Vietnam. Participants will also pay a US$25 fee upon arrival to Vietnam. Extensions for visas cost US$175 and are not included in the program fee.
• Orientation includes survival Vietnamese language lessons, intoduction to Vietnamese culture and history, welcome dinner, social and cultural activities, two day trips, accommodations and all meals during orientation.
• An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Vietnam.
• In-country basic language assistance and language classes during orientation.
• Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
• Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
  Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
• A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
• Premium online membership at the ESL-Lounge.
• A semester with a screened school.
• Airport pickup on arrival.
• TEFL course is available for teachers who sign up for it.

To qualify for this paid position, you must:

• Complete a full application packet and a criminal background check.
• Be a native English speaker with a passport from US, Canada, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia.
• Be 19 years of age or older. (You do not need a college degree to qualify for this program. Those without a TEFL certification will need to take the TEFL course in Vietnam, at the additional cost.)