The Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS) is a growing community of almost 1,000 students from Nursery through Grade 12. Our student body comprises over 40 nationalities. The school has three, centrally located campuses with world-class facilities in the heart of Phnom Penh. We are proud to offer the IB Diploma Programme. We are currently pursuing IB Primary Years Programme authorization.
At CIS, we are committed to high-quality international education. We are proud to be one of 16 international schools accredited by Alberta Education. In 2019 we were the first school in Cambodia to receive the LabelFrancÉducation seal from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in recognition of our French Bilingual Program. In March 2021, CIS became an authorized IB World School.
CIS recruits only certified, highly skilled and exceptionally motivated teachers. We look for dynamic, innovative individuals with unique skill sets who are committed to making a positive contribution to our community. Successful candidates will openly embrace our school values of integrity, belonging, well-being and inspiration. All candidates undergo rigorous background checks and commit to fulfilling our child safeguarding requirements.
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Benefits
Number of Contract Days
There are about 180 total school days in the calendar year. School begins in late August and concludes in mid-June. New teachers start orientation two weeks in advance of school opening.
Starting Salary Range
Salaries for teachers with Alberta Education certification start at $28,613 (net). The maximum entry point for those with 8+ years experience is $42,609 ($44,375 with an MEd or equivalent).
Accommodation
Teachers are provided with clean and comfortable apartments with multiple locations to choose from. Teachers may choose to arrange their own accommodation and to receive an accommodation allowance instead. CIS provides $750/month to individual teachers, $1,000/month to individual teachers with minor dependents, and $1,500/month to teaching partners as an accommodation allowance.
Flights/Transport
Teachers will receive a travel allowance of up to $1,500/year based on regional bands. Minor dependents are eligible for an annual flight allowance of up to $1,500/year based on regional bands. Spouses and partners are eligible for an annual travel allowance of up to $1,500/year based on regional bands if they do not receive a travel allowance from their employer.
Utilities
Electricity costs for teachers residing in school-provided accommodation are offset by 300-550kwh/month depending on family size
Furniture
Basic furniture and appliances are provided in school housing.
Dependent Opportunities
Visa expenses for minor dependents are covered. 100% tuition at CIS is provided. A 50% discount for school-sponsored extracurricular (after-school) activities is offered. A $300 stipend/minor dependent is offered toward enrollment in the group health insurance plan. The insurance stipend increases to $600/minor dependent starting in the third year of employment. Up to $1,500 annual flight allowance/minor dependent based on teacher's original bands is provided.
Medical
Worldwide coverage with the exception of the USA (where limits and conditions apply)
Bonus
Completion bonus of 15% plus 5% of severance pay of the term of agreement is offered. $750 annual PD allowance and up to $3,000 for PD renewal bonus is provided starting in the third year of employment . Up to $5,000 annual position allowance for additional responsibility. A family expense allowance of $1,000/minor dependent is provided starting in the third year of employment. Up to $1,500 annual flight allowance per teacher's spouse/partner based on original bands is provided.
Positions available at
Canadian International School of Phnom Penh
When we had a teacher decide to take another job in mid-July, we were left with few options. Historically, it was a tough position to fill. Within 24 hours of posting the position on Schrole, we were able to offer a contract to a more-qualified educator.
Matthew R Merritt
Secondary School Principal
KPIS International School
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