Country
Myanmar
Contract Length
1 Year+
Student Level
Early Childhood Pre-School

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Job Description

About I Can Read

I Can Read teaches ESL and English Literacy to students aged 2.5–15 years old through our fun and unique teaching methodology. We teach all areas of ESL, combined with our unique approach to phonology and literacy to give students all the skills needed to be confident and proficient in English. Classes are designed to be interactive, activity based and focused on individual student needs and progress.

Our curriculum and methodology were designed over 15 years of research by education psychologists, and we have been enriching the lives of students in Asia for over 17 years.

We provide a comprehensive training programme, plus all the curriculum and materials you need to teach exciting lessons. We have learning centres in 9 countries and offer opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Find out more at www.icanread.asia

Main Responsibilities
- Teaching speaking and listening skills using our ICR ESL curriculum and materials
- Teaching pre-reading skills to children using our unique literacy system
- Teaching reading and comprehension skills
- Teaching writing skills including grammar, narratives, editing and publishing
- Teaching oral presentation and communication skills
- Help children develop social skills and positive classroom behaviour
- Conducting pre-enrolment assessments for new students
- Participate in marketing events occasionally
- 5-day working week (usually Wednesday to Sunday) with 2 days off mid-week
- Maximum 40 hour working week
- Maximum 25 teaching hours per week
- Maximum 15 hours admin work/marketing events per week

What we offer:

- Salary between USD 1500-1800 (gross)
- Shared accommodation provided
- 10 days paid annual leave per year plus paid public holidays
- 5-day working week with two consecutive mid-week days off
- Maximum 25 teaching hours per week plus 15 administration/open house event hours
- End of contract bonus of one month’s base salary
- End of contract flight reimbursement of up to USD 1,100
- Health insurance
- Working visa
- Full teacher training programme (Conducted in Singapore. Training payment and accommodation provided)
- Flight from Singapore to Yangon provided by the company
- Small class sizes with teaching assistant

Requirements:

- Native English Speaker (only candidates from USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or South Africa will be considered)
- Bachelor’s degree from above stated countries
- Recognised teaching certificate (CELTA, TEFL, etc.) or at least 2 years’ teaching experience
- Clean criminal background check
- Confidence in teaching students of all ages (especially young learners)