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Special Thai
Project -
Job Description
 Teachers will
teach not more than 24 classes per week. Most schedules vary between
20-22 hours per week. Classes are 50-60 minutes long depending on the
school. Most teachers will teach each class once per week.
The teachers
will be required to hand in a lesson planning every month at the end of
the month
Teachers will
work at the school Monday-Friday from the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
(Timing may change for different schools but general timing is
mentioned)
Teachers will
not be required to teach on Thai National holidays, Saturdays or Sundays
Teachers will
attend the morning assembly which usually begins between 8:00 am.
depending on the school
Teachers will
prepare (hopefully creative) lesson plans each week for each level/grade
that they teach. Teachers will likely be asked by the school and us to
provide examples of lesson plans.
Teachers will
act in a professional manner both inside and outside of school. You will
be a representative for us, your country, and most importantly yourself
 Attendance /
Punctuality
Smart / Neat
Appearance and Dress
Organize
lesson plans
Adaptability
to Thai culture
Relationship
with Thai teachers
Teachers will
dress in an appropriate fashion.
In schools,
males are expected to wear dress pants (no jeans or cargo pants) and a
button-up/collared long or short sleeve dress shirt (no golf shirts).
Ties are required on Mondays and all special occasions/days/festivities
(e.g. Teacher Appreciation Day). Ties may be required by some schools on
a daily basis. Brown or black dress shoes are accepted (no running shoes
or sandals). Males are expected to be clean shaven. Facial hair is
allowed only if it is properly trimmed and is presentable on a daily
basis. Earrings or visible facial rings (eyebrow, lip, nose, chin, etc)
are not accepted. Visible tattoos are not accepted. Generally hair
should be short and presentable. Males with long hair may be expected to
wear it pulled back and presentable.
Outside
schools, males are free to wear what they please, with a reminder that
no matter how hot it is, it is not acceptable (in Thai society) to not
wear a shirt in public (unless at a beach, etc).
In schools,
females are expected to wear knee length or longer skirts with a
presentable blouse (no low cut or revealing shirts). Shoes should be
dress shoes – open toe and high heel shoes are acceptable (no sandals or
running shoes). Visible facial rings (eyebrow, lip, nose, chin, etc.)
are not accepted. Earrings are accepted providing that they are not worn
in excessive numbers (E.g. 4 earrings in each ear). Hair should be
presentable. Visible tattoos are not accepted
Outside
schools, females are free to wear what they please, with a reminder that
revealing clothes are not considered acceptable for female teachers at
any time (in Thai society).
Dress codes in Thai government schools may seem strict at first, but
appearances and first impressions are extremely important in Thailand.
If you are a teacher, you will be expected to dress accordingly
especially in school *
Teachers will
participate in an English club for students once per week. This is
scheduled during school hours at the same time as various other clubs
available to students. This can usually be done as a group with any
other foreign teachers at the school.
Teachers will
respect all rules and regulations of the school unless otherwise
notified by us.
Teachers will
keep organized records of student’s weekly attendance as well as grades
and additional notes
Teachers will
evaluate the listening and speaking skills of each student throughout
the year.
Teachers will
perform the greeting activity once per week. This consists of simply
greeting students and parents at the school front gates from roughly
7:30am-8:00am. All Thai teachers rotate this responsibility as well.
Teachers will
perform the English 1 minute activity once per week. This consists of
planning a short (2-3 minutes) speech/message to present during the
morning assembly in English. Topics may include ideas such as public
service type announcements, riddles, tongue twisters, idioms, slang,
nursery rhymes, etc. This can be done as a group with any other foreign
teachers at the school.
Teachers will
perform the Star Talk activity for 5 minutes before starting each class.
This consists of teaching the students a short introduction and then
having them introduce themselves to the class using the format you
provide
Teachers will
attend 1 English Camp for their school per semester. The dates will be
arranged by the school. There is little to no preparation required, just
attendance and participation. English Camps generally fall on a Saturday
and run from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Teachers will
teach an after school English class to the Thai teachers. This is
generally once per week and can usually be performed as a group with
other foreign teachers or split with other foreign teachers. This does
not count towards the limit of 24 classes per week.
Teachers will
be at school for all Non-Thai national holidays. This includes Christmas
Eve, Christmas Day, Easter, Valentines Day, etc. Most schools have
special celebrations on these days and you will be asked to help
organize them as you will be the resident expert on Western holidays.
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Earn $300/Month for 3-6 months
