Job and Listings in Thingangyun, Yankin, Seik Gyi Kha Naung To and North Okkalapa

From August 2020, the school wishes to appoint an outstanding teacher of Economics and Business to join our forward-looking Secondary School.

A specialist Economics Teacher, able to teach Economics IGCSE and A-Level and some Business Studies to IGCSE. You will challenge your students to set ambitious targets for themselves and seek out and implement innovative teaching practices to enhance the student experience and outcomes. 

This is a highly valued department with a large number of students taking Economics and Business at A-Level. We are looking for a  truly outstanding teacher who is a team player and will support the progress of students and extend and inspire students.

Professional Requirements

The successful candidate will:

Hold at least a good honours degree;

Have a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE or PGCEi); 

Have experience and excellent knowledge of teaching Economics/Business Studies to IGCSE and A-Level;

Have experience working with students for whom English is not their first language;

Have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience;

Be willing to participate in educational visits;

Be asked to run one after school activity each term;

Have a positive and solution finding approach to their working life;

Appreciate the joys and challenges of working in an international school environment.

Candidates with experience of teaching in an international secondary school are especially welcome. Experience of working at a CIS member / accredited school would be an added advantage but is not essential. 

Desirable Personal Qualities 

The ability to develop strong relationships with their students;

A patient, caring and kind personality;

Knowledgeable of Learners;

A dedication to teaching;

Able to engage all students with their learning;

A strong communicator;

A good listener;

A team player;

Be adaptable to change;

Value real-world learning. 

Primary Teachers

Myanmar International School is an international accredited early years through year 13 school, offering the Cambridge international programme. Situated in a prime city location of Yangon, we offer high quality health insurance, free housing/housing allowance and flights. Resumes and letter of application to ***********@mis-edu.com

Duties and Responsibilities
• Follow the work plan which will provide by Senior Leaders or Heads of School.
• Provide daily support to the class such as correction, helping out while students are learning.
• Maintain or keep proper record of the students.
• Ability to cooperate in school functions and projects.
• Ability to participate in meetings and personal development training which are provided by the school.
• Ability to communicate well with students, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to take responsibilities and ownership for the work.
• Have the ability to manage in the absence of class teacher

Education/Experience
• Hold Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in discipline.
• Excellent English Language Skills / Spoken & Writing
• Good Computer Proficiency skills especially in Microsoft Office and software programs.

• Duties and Responsibilities
  • Follow the work plan which will provide by Senior Leaders or Heads of School.
  •Provide daily support to the class such as correction, helping out while students are learning.
  •Maintain or keep proper record of the students.
  •Ability to cooperate in school functions and projects.
  •Ability to participate in meetings and personal development training which are provided by the school.
  •Ability to communicate well with students, parents and colleagues.
  •Ability to take responsibilities and ownership for the work.
  •Have the ability to manage in the absence of class teacher

Education/Experience
•Hold Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in discipline.
•Excellent English Language Skills / Spoken & Writing
•Good Computer Proficiency skills especially in Microsoft Office and software programs.

Special Skills
•Ability and desire to learn new skills.
•Excellent interpersonal skill and good communication skills (both written and spoken English) is preferable.
•Patience, Kindness and willingness to help are expected as you will be working with a lots of young children on a daily basis.
•Be an active and very supportive team member.

• Teaching and Learning
To support the learning in the classroom
To be aware of and uphold classroom agreements and support the teacher in creating a good working environment.
To promote inclusion of all students.
To help maintain good classroom discipline by following behaviour management strategies set out by the teacher and by following the school behaviour policy.
To work with individual and small groups of students
To assist the movement of students around the school during transition times and at home time.
To escort students to other areas as necessary (toilet, medical room, etc).
To supervise students at lunch or break as scheduled on the duty roster.
To assist the teacher on school visits.
To report any concerns about child welfare to the class teacher
To attend collaborative planning sessions if the schedule allows (or meet with the teacher to go through planning)
To follow the school safeguarding procedures for working with children.
To be aware of and follow school policies and procedures
To encourage the use of English by acting as a positive role model
To cover classes when the teacher is absent
Administrative tasks to support class teacher

Organizing library cards
Photocopying
Taking the register (if required)
Filing of work
Making resources when required
Mounting displays
Updating the house point spreadsheet on a weekly basis
Informing the Primary admin assistant when students need house point certificates.
Keeping the classroom books and student files organised and neat.

Duties and Responsibilities
•Follow the work plan which will provide by Senior Leaders or Heads of School.
•Provide daily support to the class such as correction, helping out while students are learning.
•Maintain or keep proper record of the students.
•Ability to cooperate in school functions and projects.
•Ability to participate in meetings and personal development training which are provided by the school.
•Ability to communicate well with students, parents and colleagues.
•Ability to take responsibilities and ownership for the work.
•Have the ability to manage in the absence of class teacher

Education/Experience
•Hold Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in discipline.
•Excellent English Language Skills / Spoken & Writing
•Good Computer Proficiency skills especially in Microsoft Office and software programs.

Special Skills
•Ability and desire to learn new skills.
•Excellent interpersonal skill and good communication skills (both written and spoken English) is preferable.
•Patience, Kindness and willingness to help are expected as you will be working with a lots of young children on a daily basis.
•Be an active and very supportive team member.