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ESL Jobs Thailand

premiere destination. Not only the serene beauty of the land attract people from all over the world but the cluster of career opportunities provided in the field of teaching also makes it a very popular place to be in for foreigners. TEFL course of ATI not only exposes the would be teachers to skills of teaching, but also compliments the learning with exploring the enticing beauties of Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Pattaya, Samui, Khon Kaen and Hua Hin.

American TESOL Institute is one such celebrated institution which is revered all over the world for it’s excellence and experience proved in honing the teaching skills of students from various nationalities and confirming their success in the career of ESL teaching in the amazing land of Thailand. So what are you all waiting for? Just pack your bags and set off for Thailand if you long for an enriching teaching career along with traveling in a fascinating country like Thailand.

Teaching Job Salary and Benefits in Thailand

All of you who are planning to enroll for TEFL course Thailand must know that remuneration varies wildly in Thailand. Salaries of TESOL qualified teachers at Thai schools depend upon the type of institution (public or private) and the level of instruction (secondary or post-secondary). Full time positions tend to be salary based with part-time positions paying an hourly rate.

In most Thai government institutions, English teaching jobs can fetch you a basic salary of 20,000 + baht per month or US$600. which any TEFL certified fresher teacher can expect. At commercial schools about 500 baht per hour can be expected along with perks as health care, vacation, visa arrangements and other expenses. It should be noted that these high paying jobs at international schools don't usually involve English teaching but rather other subjects such as science or math and the average salary at such schools is probably a bit under 100K. Further, recruitment is usually from overseas, and is often dependent on the curriculum used by that school so if the school uses the British curriculum they'll recruit from England; American curriculum they'll recruit from the USA etc.

Earning of around 25k baht per month for a fresher English teacher is considerable provided he or she has a TEFL. However, any figure less than 25k is not acceptable in order to maintain a decent lifestyle. As an experienced and qualified teacher, one should be earning over 35,000 baht a month. The highest confirmed salaries are supposedly provided by high schools, international schools and language schools, at The British Council. Most Thai schools pay overtime for hours worked over and above the contracted number of hours; however they pay only the same hourly rate at par with the standard pay or in a few cases even less.

Salaries to the TEFL qualified English teacher are usually paid monthly, on the last day of the month, although some firms pay twice a month. While most schools will pay you via direct credit into your bank account, there are some schools that will pay you via cheque. At some schools, part-time may staff get paid in arrears, as late as the 12th of the month following the month in which they worked.

Those who have done the ESL teaching certification course in Thailand should know that Thai schools occasionally provide free housing and other benefits, which amounts to a saving of 4,000 or 5,000 baht per month. Some schools / companies provide medical insurance facility as well. Teachers are also assigned 2 or 3 evening classes a week, which earns them another 2,000 to 3,000 baht per month as overtime pay. Foreign teachers who acquire jobs at the colleges on their own can earn about 30,000 baht but they have to pay for housing, which can be grossly expensive in a city like Bangkok. Private high schools such as Bangkok Christian College pay about 35,000 baht. Universities, Thailand’s paramount educational institutions, pay about 35,000 bath to 40,000 baht.

If you are a TESOL teacher training certificate holder, then try and find work for a really prestigious or respected institution in Thailand as those institutions entail other benefits. The first is that once the locals know you are an instructor at "Highly Prestigious Location", they will all want to study with you - and they will be prepared to pay big money for the privilege.

Finally it is really important for all those who are interested in teaching English in Thailand, to know that in Thai society, teachers are looked up to and can attract instant admiration and respect in public. Someone working at a prestigious university will get even more respect and an ID badge from such a school carries real weight and if you were to say get pulled over by the police for example, showing them such a badge would in the case of anything minor see you on your way without any further problems. Some schools take training seriously and may even organize training sessions and seminars in resorts, with everything paid for.

Teaching Jobs Description in Thailand

TESL certified teachers in Thailand normally teach not more than 24 classes per week. Most schedules vary between 20-22 hours per week. Classes are 50-60 minutes long depending on the school. Most teachers will teach each class once per week.
English teachers with TEFL qualification will be required to hand in a lesson planning every month at the end of the month.
For Thai Schools Teachers will work at the school Monday-Friday from the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. (Timing may change for different schools but general timing is mentioned) For Language Schools, teachers have teaching sessions mostly during the evening and week ends.

Teachers will not be required to teach on Thai National holidays. Saturdays and Sundays there is no class for Thai schools but Language Schools are more busy during the week ends.

Teachers will attend the morning assembly which usually begins between 8:00 am. depending on the school.

Teachers will prepare (hopefully creative) lesson plans each week for each level/grade that they teach. Teachers will likely be asked by the school and us to provide examples of lesson plans.

Teachers will act in a professional manner both inside and outside of school. You will be a representative for us, your country, and most importantly yourself.

Attendance / Punctuality
Smart / Neat Appearance and Dress
Organize lesson plans
Adaptability to Thai culture
Relationship with Thai teachers
Teachers will dress in an appropriate fashion.

In schools, males are expected to wear dress pants (no jeans or cargo pants) and a button-up/collared long or short sleeve dress shirt (no golf shirts). Ties are required on Mondays and all special occasions/days/festivities (e.g. Teacher Appreciation Day). Ties may be required by some schools on a daily basis. Brown or black dress shoes are accepted (no running shoes or sandals). Males are expected to be clean shaven. Facial hair is allowed only if it is properly trimmed and is presentable on a daily basis. Earrings or visible facial rings (eyebrow, lip, nose, chin, etc) are not accepted. Visible tattoos are not accepted. Generally hair should be short and presentable. Males with long hair may be expected to wear it pulled back and presentable.

Outside schools, males are free to wear what they please, with a reminder that no matter how hot it is, it is not acceptable (in Thai society) to not wear a shirt in public (unless at a beach, etc).

In schools, females are expected to wear knee length or longer skirts with a presentable blouse (no low cut or revealing shirts). Shoes should be dress shoes – open toe and high heel shoes are acceptable (no sandals or running shoes). Visible facial rings (eyebrow, lip, nose, chin, etc.) are not accepted. Earrings are accepted providing that they are not worn in excessive numbers (E.g. 4 earrings in each ear). Hair should be presentable. Visible tattoos are not accepted.

Outside schools, females are free to wear what they please, with a reminder that revealing clothes are not considered acceptable for female teachers at any time (in Thai society).
Dress codes in Thai government schools may seem strict at first, but appearances and first impressions are extremely important in Thailand. If you are a teacher, you will be expected to dress accordingly especially in school

Teachers will participate in an English club for students once per week. This is scheduled during school hours at the same time as various other clubs available to students. This can usually be done as a group with any other foreign teachers at the school.

Teachers will respect all rules and regulations of the school unless otherwise notified by us.

Teachers will keep organized records of student’s weekly attendance as well as grades and additional notes
o Teachers will evaluate the listening and speaking skills of each student throughout the year.

Teachers will perform the greeting activity once per week. This consists of simply greeting students and parents at the school front gates from roughly 7:30am-8:00am. All Thai teachers rotate this responsibility as well.

Teachers will perform the English 1 minute activity once per week. This consists of planning a short (2-3 minutes) speech/message to present during the morning assembly in English. Topics may include ideas such as public service type announcements, riddles, tongue twisters, idioms, slang, nursery rhymes, etc. This can be done as a group with any other foreign teachers at the school.

Teachers will perform the Star Talk activity for 5 minutes before starting each class. This consists of teaching the students a short introduction and then having them introduce themselves to the class using the format you provide.

Teachers will attend 1 English Camp for their school per semester. The dates will be arranged by the school. There is little to no preparation required, just attendance and participation. English Camps generally fall on a Saturday and run from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Teachers will teach an after school English class to the Thai teachers. This is generally once per week and can usually be performed as a group with other foreign teachers or split with other foreign teachers. This does not count towards the limit of 24 classes per week.

Teachers will be at school for all Non-Thai national holidays. This includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter, Valentines Day, etc. Most schools have special celebrations on these days and you will be asked to help organize them as you will be the resident expert on Western holidays.

Teaching Jobs in Thailand

With English language being applauded as a global language today, the ascendancy of huge necessity of English in all sectors of work calls for the great demand of quality English teachers trained with ESL / EFL teaching. Hence, the need and job opportunities of teaching English ranges from primary schools to corporate sectors.

The TESOL Certificate Course in Thailand is acclaimed as perfect Teachers training program by native English teachers. The 120 hour onsite TESOL Certification program conducted by ATI (American TESOL Institute) cover the fundamentals of teaching English to non native English Speakers.

The perfect blend of the theory and practice in the English teaching certification course helps the native English speakers to learn the skills of an ESL teacher. The course provides the ESL teachers with credentials to earn a job at Kindergarten, public school, universities, corporate houses, language schools, volunteer work and teaching English to private individual learners.

Getting an American TESOL certification literally opens one up to an entirely new world of opportunities for its graduates.

The American TESOL certification and a Bachelors or High School Degree, are the standard requirements for teaching English abroad, and with a certificate, you can teach virtually anywhere in the world. Some of the most arresting teaching currently include, but are certainly not limited to, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Vietnam, Thailand, Latin America, Eastern and Western Europe and the Middle East.

American TESOL Institute provides an internationally recognized TEFL certificate, which is fast becoming a prerequisite for an English Teaching job anywhere in the world.

Usually, the work hours vary between 15 – 30 hours per week with a pay at around $230 - $530 a week for fresh graduates holding and TESOL / TEFL Certificate depending upon schools. The basic salary of an ESL / EFL teacher averages about $12,000 - $20,000 a year. Generally a health care plan or any kind of pension is included during the teaching tenure depending upon the schools or organizations. Payment is usually figured on an hourly basis.

Accommodation is provided by some schools or in case the employers do not provide that, then home-stay, privately rented room or dormitory, on shared basis or single occupancy, can be various options of staying. The costs usually comes at nominal costs depending upon different countries. Initially, if your employer does not provide accommodation, finding a house without any assistance might be a little difficult task, so in that case, you may ask for help or seek for initial accommodation to be provided at the start of the work.

ATI’s TESOL Course offers very lucrative job prospects in the corporate fields. Banking or Computing English as a free-lancer in various organizations, manifold business oriented jobs and various other metropolitan centers offer good platforms for high-paid white-collar jobs in the private sector.
Security of jobs can be achieved in the higher educational sector which involves a pre-requisite of higher educational degree like a Master’s or a Post Doctoral Degree.

ATI’s TESOL Certification Course and TEFL programs give you the opportunity to experience all of this with the added advantage of teaching abroad, immersing and assimilating cultures, languages and societies vastly different from your own. Teaching ESL / EFL can mean much more than spending a gap year abroad and teachers with good qualifications and experience can build a rewarding and diverse career for themselves.

In Language Schools, Corporate Training, Public Relationship Companies or getting placed as Voice and Accent trainers, Soft skill trainers - one gains the unparalleled opportunity to further his / her career goals. Whether you are planning to teach long term or on a contractual basis or just want to have the option for job placement anytime in the future, ESL / EFL jobs help you get a lifetime support.

The TESOL Certification Course in Chiang Mai, Thailand that are designed by American TESOL Institute string unique opportunities of learning, absorbing unique cultural experience of the Orient while interacting with the local people across different nations, overcoming invigorating teaching challenges and at the same time pampering the traveler within you.