Asia-Pacific Connections, Ltd. is currently looking for an Academic Director and five full-time teachers for a newly opening International School in Yangon, Myanmar.

THE EMPLOYER

An international school catering to younger children (Kindergarten + Primary at first, with additional grades later. The school will be managed by a team of locals and Canadians. Ease of communication and a progressive approach are assured. The school is located in Central Yangon.

The students will mainly be local. Teaching support will be provided by up to eight local teachers. The curriculum will be North American in orientation (with some local content) and cover all subjects. There will be an emphasis on English-language education. Class sizes will be small, with an average of only 16 students. Teaching will be Monday-Friday and on-site only.

BENEFITS

Quality housing provided

Round-trip Airfare

Half payment of International Medical Insurance Premiums

Salary/Bonus Package sufficient for a very comfortable local lifestyle and savings at home.

THE ACADEMIC DIRECTOR - For Early August 2004.

We are looking for a native speaker of English who is a national of an English-speaking country and who:

- has a solid background in early childhood education.

- holds an advanced degree/qualifications in management or education, in addition to a relevant undergraduate degree.

- has at least five years teaching experience

- is patient, flexible, and a good communicator

- is willing to commit to at least two years.

S.E. Asia experience is desireable, as is previous experience with a newly established school.

TEACHERS - Five positions For August 2004

Only native speakers of English who hold passports from English-speaking countries can be considered. An undergraduate degree in eduaction is required. Previous teaching experience and experience in SE Asia are also desireable. A minimum one-year commitment is required.

TO APPLY:

Send the following by e-mail or post:

A detailed Resume / Curriculum Vitae with referees (references) who can be contacted.

Copies of all relevant degrees/certificates

Your photo(s).

At least two written letters of reference

A cover letter introducing yourself and explaining your reasons for wanting to live and work in Myanmar / SE Asia.

Asia-Pacific Connections, Ltd.

Suite 2703, 1128 Alberni Street

Vancouver BC

V6E 4R6 Canada

Tel: (1) 604-408-3760 / Fax: (1) 604-408-3761

E-mail: [email protected]

More information is available on the website:

http://www.asia-pacific-connections.com/yangon

Click here for APC's website: Teaching Jobs in Yangon

The website for the job states," US$600 per month in salary in the first year, and $700 per month in the second year."

'nuff said, it really isn't an "international school" as it doesn't pay international school wages or under international school terms. Don't be fooled. The reason why they post is here is probably that they can't find qualified staff anywhere else for the wages they offer. The terms are worse even than Thailand's poorly paying schools offer to unqualified teachers with fake degrees from KSR. Nice website though.

Quote from the website:

The Employer has decided to err on the side of generosity when it comes to salaries and benefits, especially when one considers that the school's clientele are local families from Yangon. In dollars or pounds, salaries are about the same as, or even a little higher than in neighboring Thailand, which has a considerably higher cost of living.

Regular contracts are for a term of just under two years, with an option to leave on good terms after 11 months. For teachers, salary and bonuses will total about US$800 per month, averaged over two years. When roundtrip flights and free housing (calculated at local costs +/- $200/ month) are factored in, the compensation package tops US$1,100 per month. The Academic Director will be offered up to 50% more. Teachers should be able to save between half and two thirds of their salaries each month. Here is a summary of salary and benefits for teachers:

No offense but 'local families' in Bangkok have no problems spending between 400.000 and 900.000 baht on tuition fees per child. The misleading information in this add (The Employer has decided to err on the side of generosity when it comes to salaries and benefits, makes me wonder about management. The director will earn less than a qualified teacher in Bangkok, not considering the one week Tefl degree 'experts' that roam the streets for peanuts in Bangkok.

Another issue, accredited international schools recruit through channels and this agency is not one of these channels... a bad sign....

Dutchy

Big deal.

Barely meets the income requirements for the Thai marriage visa,

and that is pretty low!!

BACKPACKERS ONLY NEED APPLY