R16000,00
Teaching in Cambodia provides an excellent opportunity to begin a fulfilling career and gain a unique international experience. By teaching in Cambodia, you’ll immerse yourself in a new culture, meet new people, develop skills, and step out of your comfort zone. As a native English speaker, you can inspire Cambodian students to learn and grasp the English language, making a meaningful impact on their lives.
Description
Teaching English abroad offers a unique post-graduate employment path, allowing you to make a positive impact while immersing yourself in a rich culture. Cambodia boasts a vibrant history and welcoming people, and it has seen rapid growth in demand for English education over the past two decades. This trend has led to attractive teaching salaries, a high quality of life, and a safe environment for foreigners. Cambodia also has a thriving expat community. Teaching in Cambodia provides an excellent opportunity to begin a fulfilling career and gain a unique international experience.
By teaching in Cambodia, you’ll immerse yourself in a new culture, meet new people, develop skills, and step out of your comfort zone. As a native English speaker, you can inspire Cambodian students to learn and grasp the English language, making a meaningful impact on their lives. Cambodia’s appeal lies in its ancient culture, tropical climate, hospitality, and stunning natural beauty, making it a preferred destination for ESL teachers.
With the support of WOLO Work Abroad and local partners, you’ll have a solid foundation for a rewarding experience that benefits not only you but also your students, fellow teachers, and the local community.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelors degree in any field (Preference but non-degree holders are also considered).
- Must be a native English Speaker. Non-native speakers (EU) are considered too!
- Must provide a clear criminal background check.
- Must be in good physical & mental health.
- Must be between 21 & 40 years old.
Benefits
- Teachers can expect an excellent starting salary for full time teaching.
- 12 month contracts (placements all year round)
- Full-service placement prices, with extensive post-placement support.
- 40 Hour cultural immersion experience.
- Lifetime placement guarantee.
What’s Included?
- Airport Pickup & Visa Support.
- Cambodia in-country Cultural Orientation.
- Accommodation during the Cultural Immersion week.
- Job placement guarantee.
- Full background check on school & contract negotiation.
- Online Teacher Resource & Starter Pack.
What’s Excluded?
- Medical insurance, Flights, Visas & Meals.
- Bank account setup fees.
- Accommodation deposit.
- Accommodation at placement (we assist and ensure good accommodation).
- Day-to-day transport (including to job interviews).
In-Country Cultural Orientation
Many of the issues and challenges that one faces when teaching in a foreign country are rooted in cultural differences and language barriers. Gaining a thorough understanding of language, history and culture is imperative to making a success of teaching in Cambodia. Preparing to teach abroad with this mindset results in a smoother cultural integration, making the experience more enjoyable and enlightening. Our cultural immersion course delves into the heart of Cambodian, and Thai culture and values through in-class instruction/lectures, and active-learning cultural excursions to various sites of cultural and historical significance. The in-country orientation is punctuated by in-class language lessons to build a strong foundation in Khmer language as you look ahead to settling in at placement.
Highlights
- Cambodian Language
- Cambodian History, Culture, Geography & Society.
- Working with Schools & Agents.
- Adjusting to Working in a Local School Workshop.
- Visa and Work Permit Presentation.
- Overcoming Culture Shock.
- Cambodian Cooking Class.
- Visit to Killing Fields & Museum to learn about Cambodia’s Past.
- Market Trip.
- Visit to Buddhist Temple to learn about Religion in Cambodia.
