Vietnam - Finland International School (VFIS), an independent unit of Ton Duc Thang University, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the first K12 school to be established with the best knowledge and expertise from Finland, is looking for Finnish Class Teachers, Special Needs Teacher (SEN) for its grand opening in Autumn 2019.
School location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
School type: Public, autonomy.
Duration of service required: Minimum 2 year++
Employment starts: Autumn 2019
Job Summary
Teachers at VFIS will have the opportunity to set the tone for learning for the rest of a student’s life. While adhering to the core curriculum required by the academic team, you will enjoy the large autonomy to find creative, engaging ways to teach and support students and class teachers. More than that, you are a part of a large happy and healthy learning community, which promotes collaboration, trust, respect, empowerment and excellence for the success of all community member in 21st century.
Join our team, if you:
Have a passion for teaching oversea
Have Team work spirit in and out of the school
Are able to work under pressure
Possess innovative method of teaching
Can act as mentors for qualified Vietnamese teachers
Highly perform cultural adaptability
Have solid working English Efficiency
Job expectation as follow:
1. Class Teachers
Planning and implementing teaching according to the school curriculum and Finnish pedagogical approach with local adaptation
A customer oriented approach according to the school guidelines
Continuous student assessment, follow-up and recording of student development
Student supervision
Participation in Professional Development programmes
Contribution to school development work
Weekly home-school communication with parents
Substitution
Any other duties allocated by the school administration
Qualifications and Experiences
Master's degree in education science (or in specific subject education plus multidisciplinary studies taught in basic education grades 1-6) including pedagogical training
Solid English language skills
Passion for teaching
Cultural adaptability
Strong work ethic and flexibility
Strong pedagogical skills and competence
At least two-year commitment to VFIS
Minimum three years' recent experience of teaching the Finnish National Curriculum in Finland or oversea
International orientation
Positive attitude towards change
Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
Be competent and confident with the use of ICT in the classroom
Motivation for continuous professional development and school improvement
2. Special Needs Education Teacher (SEN):
Supporting students in collaboration with teachers, learning assistants and parents
A customer oriented approach according to the school guidelines
Implementing and supporting student testing according to school guidelines
Being active members in the Student Welfare Team
Contribution to school development work with a focus on SEN structures
Expertise in student admission through student testing and results analysis
Substitution
Participation in Professional Development programmes
Any other duties assigned by the school administration
Qualifications and Experiences
Master’s degree in Education with special pedagogy as the main subject (or with a teaching qualification including special needs teacher studies)
Solid English language skills
Passion for teaching
Cultural adaptability
Strong work ethic and flexibility
Strong pedagogical skills and competence
At least two-year commitment to VFIS Minimum three years' recent experience of teaching the Finnish National Curriculum in Finland or oversea
International orientation
Positive attitude towards change
Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
Be competent and confident with the use of ICT in the classroom
Motivation for continuous professional development and school improvement
For more information, please contact our recruitment team via:
In Finland:
- pasi.toiva@wcf.fi +358 40 865 4454
- dieu.nguyen@wcf.fi + 358 469 526 726