Hoi An International School (HAIS) is the leading international school in Central Vietnam, located in the peaceful town of Hoi An.  HAIS is a caring, engaged and multicultural community that enables all individuals to develop as both learners and leaders in a dynamic and challenging environment.  We value inquiry, perseverance and reflection.  At all times, we are committed to act with integrity and treat one another with respect, whilst learning to grow and develop together as responsible global citizens.

HAIS was established with a clear aim to spark curiosity and inquiry in students, whilst also developing core values and 21st-century skills.  We are committed to ethical and responsible learning in an engaging, community-centred environment where our students are encouraged to follow their unique potential and become leaders in academics, the arts, environmental awareness and sports.

Contract duration: Twenty-Four (24) months or as negotiated

Department/Sector: Early Years

Reporting to: Learning Lead (Early Years)

Key relationships: Students Learning Leads

Parents/carers Peer Teaching Staff

School Support Staff School Leadership Team

Location: Hoi An International School, Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam

Role purpose:

The role provides classroom instruction and educational principles to ensure the development of student learning, through effective lesson preparation, presentation and providing opportunities for all students to learn and make good progress.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with colleagues to develop lessons to a high standard;
• Plan interesting and student interactive learning focusing on lessons;
• Provide learning instruction through the use of subject related material;
• Support students according to their individual needs, differentiating for varying abilities;
• Build a strong and lasting relationship with students in your classes and across the school to enhance high levels of learning;
• Share teaching practice with colleagues and engage in a professional learning community, with a focus on improved quality of learning across the school;
• Maintain high expectations, working on the basis that all students will achieve beyond their current expectations;
• Prepare the classroom by gathering and setting up equipment essential for student learning;
• Monitor inventory and source learning supplies as necessitated;
• Assign and grade student projects, assignments and examinations;
• Record and report on student progress;
• Ensure and encourage student participation in classroom cleanliness;
• Attend faculty and other school meetings as a necessity by the school;
• Support children during school and after school hours in extra-curricular activities;
• Support children during school and after school hours through educational additional support programs as required;
• Actively contribute to the HAIS monthly magazine, HAISLife;
• Actively participate in personal and professional development;
• Take responsibility for tasks assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal or Learning Leads;
• Live the values of the Hoi An International School.

Pastoral / Student Well-being:

• Interact with parents on academic and pastoral matters, including following upon student reports, parent-teacher meetings and support school calendar events;
• Support the school’s pastoral and support systems designed for greater student well-being;
• Create and implement sector-specific and school-wide pastoral programs and initiatives;
• Act as a point of contact for students, provide pastoral care to those in your care and the school;
• Design and deliver teaching techniques to effectively meet the personal, social and academic needs of students;
• Ensure an inclusive environment for students in both the classroom and the greater school;
• Foster positive relationships and attitudes towards all students and staff across the school;
• Be mindful of your pastoral care practices and how your approach impacts students, the school, peers and the greater community.

Essential criteria:

• At minimum a university degree plus a recognised teaching qualification;
• Minimum three (3) years recent in classroom teaching experience;
• Demonstrated experience teaching at Early Years level;
• Highly proficient in English communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Capacity to instil a high level of trust in students, parents and fellow teachers;
• A willingness to be actively involved in the school’s extra-curricular activities.

Desirable:

• Experience working in an international school environment;
• Recent academic and pastoral leadership experience;
• Knowledge of EAL teaching.

Employment requirements:

Should the successful candidate be an International engagement, a mandatory employment requirement is that they provide legalised and authenticated copies of identification, qualification, experience and probity documents as required by HAIS and local/national government bodies.

The successful candidate will be required to satisfy probity requirements, including the provision of appropriate reference checks, a national and local police check and as determined applicable Work with Children Checks.