Primary Teacher - Private Family Tree-House School

Required Degrees: B.Ed or PGCE - IBPYP experience is an asset
Fields of Expertise: Elementary ,  IB PYP Experience an asset
Salary: $3,000 USD

Details: Special Opportunity in Malaysia:
Primary Teacher for Private International Schooling, November ’22 - April ‘23
A European family is seeking a qualified Primary Teacher from November 2022 to April 2023 to teach two primary aged students on a beautiful plantation in Perak, two hours north of Kuala Lumpur. The children are enrolled at an international school the remainder of the year.
Job Description:
We are seeking a professionally qualified and trained Primary School Teacher who is keen to join a Private Family/ Plantation School from November 1, 2022 until April 31, 2023. You’ll be responsible for the day to day education of two primary aged children - ages 8 and 10 years (PYP 6 and PYP 8). The role involves planning and conducting lessons in all subjects across the IB Curriculum, supported by teaching staff at a European international school where the children attend classes half the year. IB experience is an asset but not required. The successful teacher will be supported by teachers based at the girl’s European International School.
Person Specification:
The candidate must have a min. of 2 years’ teaching experience, preferably with IB Curriculum (not necessary), and must possess a primary teaching qualification (B.Ed or PGCE). Proficient English and Math skills are a must.
The role suits a proactive, positive, independent teacher with good interpersonal skills. The teacher must be able to make teaching fun, flexible, creative and down to earth, whilst maintaining the professional standard of an international school.
The candidate must be a person who enjoys the outdoors, sports, as well as different cultural experiences, and someone who upholds good moral values. He/she must be enthusiastic about joining in with afternoon activities and events with the family, and at the same time be comfortable and independent in a calm and quiet environment
All applicants MUST meet the following criteria:
B.Ed or PGCE Teacher qualifications
minimum 2+ years of primary homeroom teaching experience
IB experience is an asset
Preferably experience teaching at an international school
About the School:
Located just 2 hours north of Kuala Lumpur, in Teluk Intan, Malaysia
PYP IB curriculum - supported by an international school in Denmark (curriculum and lesson plan overviews supplied, direct liaison with home room teachers)
Dedicated one-room ’tree-house’ classroom inside the plantation
Holidays : will be fully paid and mutually agreed upon
About the Teaching Role:
You will be given the opportunity to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, following the international school’s planning where appropriate, as well as using the unique environment on the plantation to enrich learning opportunities and plan tailored lessons for two keen learners.
You will be given the opportunity to work closely with teaching staff at the international school, ensuring a seamless transition for your students between two very different teaching environments.
Salary and Benefits:
International School standard and competitive salary,
Unique teaching opportunity and an experience for life,
For the right candidate, who wishes to pursue further knowledge of the IB program, the International Baccalaureate virtual Workshops can be provided for.
Fully furnished, 3-bedroom house. Electricity, TV, Wifi, and water included,
Medical Insurance,
Flights and relocation costs covered,
Use of vehicle incl. insurance (Honda CRV or similar), and a bicycle at disposal
On site pool, gym, football pitch, badminton and tennis courts, bicycle, fishing...
What to Expect Living on a Plantation:
The plantation offers a tranquil lifestyle for a friendly, outgoing and down to earth person who will appreciate the serenity of a more than 100-year-old beautiful and well-established estate and who can see him-/herself integrate with the family and the local plantation community. The family has three dogs, so all applicants should be comfortable with this.
While living on the Plantation you will have plenty of opportunity to enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle. You will be able to exercise and explore the grounds while enjoying the privacy of your own fully furnished private home.