Vientiane International School is a leading educational institution based in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. We offer an international education to students from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on academic excellence and holistic development.
Position: MYP/DP Language and Literature Teacher
We are currently seeking an experienced MYP/DP Language and Literature Teacher to join our English and Literature department. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching language and literature to Secondary School students using the MYP and DP curriculum.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
- Minimum of 2 years' experience teaching language arts/language and literature at the middle school level
- Experience teaching both the IB MYP and DP curriculums
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Values and Attitudes:
At Vientiane International School, we value educators who demonstrate a commitment to our core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion, creativity, perseverance, global citizenship, cultural awareness. Our ideal candidate will possess these qualities as well as have a passion for teaching that inspires their students towards academic success.
If you meet these qualifications and share our values please submit your application today!
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
190 days, 180 student contact days.
Starting Salary Range
The maximum entry-level is step 5 (5 years of experience): approximately $43,297 USD for a Bachelor's Degree and $45,895 USD for a Master's Degree.
Top of the scale is $48,000 (BA) or $50,000 (MA) after teaching at VIS for 9 years.
Taxes
The School pays all applicable local personal income taxes. Some nationalities are required to pay taxes in their own country.
Savings Potential
A single teacher can save one-third of their salary. Couples and families can typically save one salary.
Accommodation
Teaching staff generally live close to the school (within several km). Many teachers chose to live in houses however, more apartments are becoming available every year. Teachers are assigned housing at the beginning of their contract.
Flights/Transport
We provide round trip economy fares at the end of each year for the teacher and eligible dependents.
Utilities
Utilities are the responsibility of the teacher.
Furniture
Houses are partially furnished including: basic living room, dining room and bedroom furniture as well as AC's, microwave, water dispenser and cooking range.
Moving Allowance
VIS provides a relocation allowance of which 50% is paid on arrival. This money offsets some of the expenses of setting up a new home.
Dependent Opportunities
Two students, eligible under the school admissions policies, are covered for all tuition fees.
Medical
The school offers high quality international medical Insurance plan that provides for evacuation, vision and dental.
Disability
There is Disability and Death cover included for all employees as part of the medical coverage.
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Donald Holder
Foreign Principal
Tsinghua International School, Daoxiang Lake
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