Job, Listings and Classifieds in Dala, Bahan and Dagon Seikkan

Job Purpose

To complement the professional work of Network Teachers and Network Associate Teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under the direction of the Network Teacher. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or occasionally for whole classes. The Network Teaching Assistant supports the Network Teacher and Network Associate Teacher in monitoring students learning and reporting on students’ achievement, progress and development

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Support for Students
•Assess the needs of students and support students’ learning. 

•Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high 
expectations.
•Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom. 

•Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
•Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities. 

•Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
•Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement 
in lessons.

• Developing and implementing lessons and work schemes, using the Early Years Foundation Stage as a framework
• Providing a safe and stimulating environment that facilitates learning
• Organizing and supervising play and work activities ( for example reading , cooking, music , dance etc)
• Liaising with parents, careers and professionals such as speech therapists and health visitor
• Maintaining records
• Monitoring and recording progress

UNESCO, in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MoE), is implementing the Strengthening Pre-
Service Teacher Education in Myanmar (STEM) project. Under STEM, UNESCO is supporting the

development of a national Teacher Competency Standards Framework (TCSF) and supporting the MoE
in conducting a validation study of TCSF together with Myanmar Education Quality Improvement
Programme (My-EQIP).
The TCSF provides clear and concise profiles of what teachers are expected to know and be able to do
and how well they do at the different stages of their career. It establishes benchmarks against which
progress in professional development can assess over time; ensuring that appraisal and feedback are
used in a supportive way to recognize and reward effective practice. The validation study comprised of
three phases: Phase 1: expert review, Phase 2: teachersurvey conducted across differentschools around
the country, and Phase 3: case studies of teaching practice, in a purposive sample of effective teachers
and student teachers. Findings from Phase 2 and Phase 3 are being compiled to be discussed with
different stakeholders at a consultation meeting in March 2020. The TCSF is expected to be finalized by
mid April 2020.

Job Description

• Understanding of what constitutes effective teaching for learning.
• Commitment to improving teaching and learning, and continued professional development.
• Teaching music to the students in an International school.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Good experience of teaching Music.
• Proven good record of teaching experience.
• Experience of being part of a highly successful department and school.
• Positive-thinking, hard-working and patient.
• Fluently in English.

Due to the continued expansion of Network International School we are seeking to appoint a range of full time creative and inspirational teachers from August 2020.  Between August 2016 to 2019 our Year 11 & Year 6 students’ progress was equivalent to Outstanding Schools progress in the UK.  Are you interested in working in a unique international school and sharing in its exciting future as Myanmar develops rapidly as a country over the new few years, then please apply for the Primary Phase Leader position. 

Successful candidates will be:

• Outstanding teachers

• Passionate about developing the whole child

• Unrelenting in their belief of the potential of children

• Up to date with curriculum developments

• A native-level English speaker

We offer:

• Two Year Contract

• Competitive salaries based on experience and skills

• One return air fare per year

• Monthly Rental Allowance

• Worldwide Health Insurance

• An international community

• A Continuing Professional Development Programme

• 100% school fees remission for dependent children

• Visa run allowance in terms 1, 2 & 3

Successful candidates will be:

• Outstanding teachers

• Passionate about developing the whole child

• Unrelenting in their belief of the potential of children

• Up to date with curriculum developments

• A native-level English speaker

We offer:

• Two Year Contract

• Competitive salaries based on experience and skills

• One return air fare per year

• Monthly Rental Allowance

• Worldwide Health Insurance

• An international community

• A Continuing Professional Development Programme

• 100% school fees remission for dependent children

• Visa run allowance in terms 1, 2 & 3

Application Process

Network International School is committed to the protection and safety of its students and to promoting their welfare. To that end identity, security and medical checks will be required from the successful applicant. The school is also an employer committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender or ethnicity.

Your written application

We hope that after reading the information pack you will want to apply for the post advertised.

Please send your CV with a supporting statement, addressing the Person Specification to *******@networkintlschool.com.

Applications should be emailed to *******@networkintlschool.com

If you would like to visit the school please contact Tracey Westwood at ***************@networkintlschool.com

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardise materials for awareness sessions on child protection topics delivered in youth centres to children and adults
• Review existing awareness raising sessions, training materials, and other curriculum and update accordingly.
• Support Child Protection Assistants in capacity building of incentive workers, including implementing capacity building trainings on relevant topics, such as teaching and facilitation skills and communicating with children.
• Support the Project Manager and Team Leader on delivery of monthly trainings to child protection assistants and incentive volunteers.
• Conduct regular visits to the youth centres to assess the delivery and quality of awareness raising sessions, working with the child protection assistants to build capacity of incentive volunteers and ensure child protection minimum standards are being met.
• Develop innovative and engaging methods for delivering awareness sessions to the community, taking into account limited literacy levels among some populations
• Support MEAL team in developing appropriate monitoring methodologies for quality of curriculum-based activities and awareness raising sessions.

Responsibilities:

• Prep for and carry out the curriculum for infant/toddler/young preschool-aged children

• Sing age-appropriate preschool and children songs in Mandarin

• Implement a Mandarin immersive learning environment

• Understanding of Mandarin culture to impart age appropriate Mandarin and Chinese cultural lessons and projects

• Possess a solid foundation in infant, toddler and young preschool developmental milestones and able to design lessons according to such milestones.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Mandarin and English REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology or related field REQUIRED

• Previous teaching and lesson planning experience in a childcare setting PREFERRED

• Familiarity with immersive language teaching environments a PLUS

• Passionate about working with children ages infant to toddler

• Ability to build rapport with children, parents and other staff members

• Responsible, motivated, self-starter

• Works well with others and following directions well

• Positive and patient demeanor

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Support for Students
•Assess the needs of students and support students’ learning. 

•Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high 
expectations.
•Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom. 

•Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs. 

•Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in actvities. 

•Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
•Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement 
in lessons.

Support For Network Teachers and Network Associate Teachers 

•Help organise and manage an appropriate learning environment and resources
.
•Provide objective and accurate feedback as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
.
•Systematically record progress and achievement in lessons and activities and provide evidence of range and level of progress and attainment
.
•Administer and assess/mark tests and invigilate exams/tests

•Where appropriate work with Network Teachers and Network Associate Teachers to produce lesson plans, worksheet, etc.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Training

•    Good level of education to 18. 
•    Good numeracy and literacy skills.
•    Good understanding of child development and learning processes.
•    University Education.
 

Skills and Competencies

•    Have excellent spoken and written English and Myanmar.
•    Ability to relate well to students and adults.
•    Ability to work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues in a team. 
•    Ability to lead other staff.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Flexible and uses own initiative.
•    Understand classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
•    Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning.
 

Experience of Work in Schools

•    Previous experience of leading own teaching groups. 
•    Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment.
•    Experience of working with children in the relevant age range. 
•    Motivated to work with students.
 

Professional Development

•    Willingness to develop own skills, knowledge and understanding by participating in the schools CPD programme.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Training

•    Good level of education to 18. 
•    Good numeracy and literacy skills.
•    Good understanding of child development and learning processes.
•    University Education.
 

Skills and Competencies

•    Have excellent spoken and written English and Myanmar.
•    Ability to relate well to students and adults.
•    Ability to work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues in a team. 
•    Ability to lead other staff.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Flexible and uses own initiative.
•    Understand classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
•    Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning.
 

Experience of Work in Schools

•    Previous experience of leading own teaching groups. 
•    Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment.
•    Experience of working with children in the relevant age range. 
•    Motivated to work with students.
 

Professional Development

•    Willingness to develop own skills, knowledge and understanding by participating in the schools CPD programme.

Successful candidates will be:

• Outstanding teachers

• Passionate about developing the whole child

• Unrelenting in their belief of the potential of children

• Up to date with curriculum developments

• A native-level English speaker

We offer:

• Two Year Contract

• Competitive salaries based on experience and skills

• One return air fare per year

• Monthly Rental Allowance

• Health Insurance

• An international community

• A Continuing Professional Development Programme

• 100% school fees remission for dependent children

• Visa run allowance in terms 1, 2 & 3

Application Process

Network International School is committed to the protection and safety of its students and to promoting their welfare. To that end identity, security and medical checks will be required from the successful applicant. The school is also an employer committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender or ethnicity.

Your written application

We hope that after reading the information pack you will want to apply for the post advertised.

Please send your CV with a supporting statement, addressing the Person Specification to *******@networkintlschool.com.

Applications should be emailed to *******@networkintlschool.com

If you would like to visit the school please contact Tracey Westwood at ***************@networkintlschool.com