English Teacher BP (Northeastern Thailand)

About the Role

Teaching English (grades 7-9) at a public secondary school in downtown Buriram, northeastern Thailand. The teaching load averages 15 hours per week with approximately 15 full-time BFITS teachers at the school.

Responsibilities

• Teach subject content to assigned classes as per the schedule provided.
• Adapt and deliver the teaching resources provided by BFITS to suit students' needs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students and school staff.
• Maintain student grading/assessment using the company's Learning Management System.
• Attend office meetings or professional development held during office hours (if/when needed).

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a Native English Speaker (i.e. Passport from the USA, CANADA, UK, IRELAND, AUSTRALIA, or NEW ZEALAND).
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Police Clearance (local or national).
• Basic Office/IT Skills.

Working Conditions

• Teaching hours range from 15-20 hours a week.
• Class sizes range from 25-35 students per class with air-conditioned classrooms, LCD projectors, Apple TV.
• School hours are approximately 07.30-16.30 Monday to Friday.
• Curriculum and lesson breakdowns are already developed and provided to the teacher.
• All teaching materials are supplied by BFITS in paper or digital format: Textbooks, Slides, Online Learning Platforms, etc. However, teachers MUST develop their engaging lessons using the material given.
• All EP classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors so PowerPoint/Google Slides experience is needed.

Benefits

• 42,300 THB (EP/Content) salary per month plus 500 THB per hour if overtime.
• 12-month (EP/Content) academic year contract that can be extended for additional years and additional benefits. *No unpaid months or reduced pay due to school holidays or reduced teaching hours*.
• Visa cost assistance up to 9,000 THB.
• Work permit and teaching license waiver paid by BFITS.
• Monthly supplemental attendance bonus of 750 THB per month.
• End of Contract bonus up to 36,000 THB.
• Guaranteed yearly 3% cost of living pay increase minimum.
• Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• 2-4 weeks paid vacation (an additional week for every additional year of employment).
• All Thai government holidays off with pay (13-15 days annually) *These are mandatory government holidays in addition to the paid vacation*.
• 4-7 Paid personal/sick days (unused personal days reimbursed at 500 THB per day at the end of the contract).
• Assistance (if needed) in locating housing.
• Airport pickup (if needed).
• Yearly professional development training is provided for free during school breaks. Topics of training based on teacher requests and needs.
• 30% discount on teaching certifications and micro-credentials with Bridge TEFL Group.
• Supportive and solution-oriented management.