Preschool Native English Teacher

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN HO CHI MINH is looking for a Kindergarten Native English Teacher to teach preschool children aged 3-4.

Job Description

• Teach English to Preschool Children: Deliver English lessons to children aged 3-4 based on the approved curriculum. Use play-based learning methods with songs, storytelling, visuals, movement, and interactive games. Use repetition, Total Physical Response (TPR), and natural language exposure to introduce English in a fun, pressure-free environment.
• Prepare Lesson Plans and Teaching Materials: Create weekly and daily lesson plans according to the school’s format. Design age-appropriate activities aligned with lesson themes and children’s language ability. Prepare teaching aids such as flashcards, images, videos, realia, and digital tools for class. Coordinate with the Vietnamese teaching assistant to organize and deliver engaging lessons.
• Manage the Classroom and Build a Positive Learning Environment: Maintain a safe, cheerful, and inspiring classroom atmosphere. Encourage simple English in daily routines and class communication. Guide children to participate in group activities, practice sharing, and help one another. Demonstrate patience and positivity, especially with children who learn at a slower pace.
• Monitor Progress and Support Evaluation: Observe and document children’s progress in listening, speaking, and responding in English. Join periodic evaluations of student performance. Offer feedback and suggest adaptations for differentiated learning where necessary.
• Collaborate with Vietnamese Teachers and Teaching Assistants: Work closely with Vietnamese co-teachers or assistants throughout the teaching process. Clearly divide responsibilities, for example, the foreign teacher leads English instruction while the local teacher manages class behavior and assists with translation. Attend regular discussions with academic staff to align teaching with student needs and cultural context.
• Participate in School Events and Extracurricular Activities: Take part in school events, including monthly, quarterly, and yearly events according to the school calendar. Assist in hosting language exchange sessions or school tours when required.
• Join Professional Training and Development: Attend regular staff meetings to share class updates and teaching plans. Participate in internal training workshops and pedagogical development sessions. Contribute ideas to improve the English program for preschool levels if requested.
• Parent Meetings: Support parent meetings by preparing portfolios, report cards, and video clips. Organize parent-teacher meetings regularly, twice per school year, as needed, and when welcoming new students to the school.

Requirements

• Native English speaker
• TESOL or TEFL certified teacher
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education
• Good understanding of childcare
• Able to communicate well with local teachers
• Creative and committed to teaching young children
• Flexible, cooperative, patient, kind with children, and culturally sensitive
• Kindergarten teaching experience preferred
• Skills: Strong classroom management, knowledge of various teaching methods and delivery, and good computing skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and allowance: 45,000,000 VND - 46,000,000 VND net per month
• 12 days of annual leave
• 5 days of Christmas leave
• 5 days of summer leave
• Vietnam holidays
• TRC/WP cover up to 16M
• Medical insurance
• Tuition fee discount

Please apply using the form below.