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Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Westview Cambodian International School

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

US 2000 - 2700 a month

300 USD included in the monthly salary

5% severance pay of the total earned salary at the completion of two years contract

Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 2

Student Level:

Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: English Literature, Education, English as Second Language
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good team player and solution-oriented
Positive and professional outlook
High sense of responsibility
Thriving for excellence
Duty of care toward students

Job Benefits:

Private health insurance for hospitalization and accident up to 50,000 USD per year
Food allowance at the school cafeteria of 100 USD per month
Traveling allowance of 1.50 USD per every working day
Work permit and visa reimbursed
Assistance in finding accommodation
Housing allowance of 300 USD per month already included in the monthly salary
Airfare already included in severance pay after the contract.

Job Description:

Westview Cambodian International School is a 5th to 12th-grade institution based on best teaching practices. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, we are dedicated to preparing our students to be socially committed leaders and responsible citizens who are successful in a local and global environment. We focus not only on academic excellence, but the essential elements necessary to succeed, including resilience, perseverance, developing a growth mindset, and maintaining an open mind. Core classes are taught in English and are aligned with the American Common Core Standards. The remainder of the day is reserved for Khmer language, culture, history, geography, and civics classes taught in Khmer, to ensure that students are well-versed in their heritage language and culture.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate an understanding of and love for teenagers and enthusiasm for developing a happy, creative atmosphere for the students
Ensure the teaching quality of his/her classroom meets the high standard of the school curriculum
Prepare monthly lesson plans by using school online resources and ensure that the lesson plan of his/her classroom follows the school curriculum
Keep records of student assessments, lesson plans, homework, and other documents per school requirements
Assign and correct homework, unit tests, projects, etc.
Evaluate the progress of students and discuss progress results with Students, Parents, and the School Management team
Lead students to join various academic activities/projects and local and regional competitions
Write report cards and conduct parent-teacher meetings two times per year
Ensure and maintain safety, hygiene, and a stimulating environment for his/her classroom’s students
Build good relationships and maintain good communication with Parents, Students, and Staff
Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips, and special activities when requested
Attend weekly meetings, professional development, Parents-Teacher meetings, and school events as requested
Perform other teaching-related tasks as requested

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Westview Cambodian International School is a great extension to secondary education from grades 6 to 12 by the passionate leadership team of Learning Jungle International School offering educational services only from preschool to grade 6. With the strong support from parents, students, staff, and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Westview Cambodian International School was created to offer an International Secondary program built from the world-renowned American Standards of education and the Khmer language, history, and culture into one unique curriculum from grades 6 to 12. Our mission is to educate Cambodian youth to become confident, and equipped with global competencies while embracing their Cambodian identity, culture, and values.

Westview SLO's:

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Students will achieve their intellectual potential by striving for and attaining the highest standards of academic excellence.

CONSCIENTIOUS LEARNERS: Students willingly apply a variety of self-reflection strategies throughout their learning processes, demonstrating the habits of a growth mindset and a strong work ethic.

WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS: Students will demonstrate the fundamental characteristics of well-rounded individuals, critical thinkers, and conscientious leaders, adopting the character traits of our sixteen Character Profiles.

CAMBODIAN CULTURE: Students will gain a strong understanding of Cambodian values and form an appreciation of the qualities that make up Cambodian culture and society.

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: Students will understand what it means to be a global citizen, and play a conscientious and proactive role in being a valuable member of a global community with a drive to make the world a better place.

CONTRIBUTING TO SOCIETY: Students will develop the skills they need to form genuine and productive relationships with people from all walks of life and to make contributions to their communities, society, and country.

Westview is working toward international accreditations from WASC and CIS.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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