Teaching in Yangon, Myanmar

The Thabyay Education Network is a Thai registered foundation that aims to provide marginalized groups from all of Burma's nationalities with individuals who have the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and qualifications necessary to work effectively for human development, peace, and ethnic reconciliation.

Yangon University Preparation Program (YUPP) YMPP is a new project aiming to prepare experienced and committed community workers to pursue further studies at quality universities within the SE Asian region. The program will cover social studies and research methods, as well as English language. The English component of the program will prepare students for the IELTS examination.

Thabyay also manages a number of scholarship programs that will provide support for successful graduates of YMPP to study on selected masters programs in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for establishing and overseeing all aspects of the English course, and will work as the main teacher on this program. This will include:

- Planning the course content and structure
- Designing course curricula and materials
- Placement, supervision and evaluation of students
- Liaison with program coordinators and other teachers working on the program
- Liaison with relevant organizations regarding scholarship programs for students
- Assisting other Thabyay programs as required

Required

• An interest in social development issues, and in Burma in particular
• Relevant university degree, preferably at the masters level
• Teaching qualification.
• Minimum 2 years experience teaching English as a foreign language at an intermediate level or above. Experience teaching IELTS will be an advantage.
• Experience living and working in a developing country preferably in SE Asia,
• Ability to work independently in a sometimes stressful and demanding environment

Benefits

• Local salary between 800 and 1,000 US$ per month depending on qualifications and experience.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Local health insurance.
• 3 months probation.
• Visa costs.

Please note that this is a local hire and there is no support for travel to Southeast Asia, however travel between Thailand and Myanmar will be covered by Thabyay Education Network.

To Apply

Please email CV or resume, and a cover letter, including the names and contact information of two referees to dave@thabyay.org or info@thabyay.org.

P.O. Box 8
Mae Ping Post Office
Chiang Mai
50301
Phone: +(66) (0) 53- 277603

Interviews will be in person, or if necessary by phone.