Holistic Learning in the Golden Land: a Growing School Community in Myanmar in Yangon

About Us
In the seven years since our founding, Total Learning Academy
(www.tlaschool.org) has expanded to 8 branches, 2000 students, and
nearly 300 teachers. We are a Cambridge International Centre (ISO
9001:2008) that focuses on experiential learning, high academic
standards, service to community, participatory activities, and the
direct involvement of local Myanmar teachers, students, staff, and
parents. We also believe in reflective teaching, and our instructors
work collaboratively at all levels to continuously evaluate and
improve student learning.
Duties
We are happy to announce that we will be hiring teachers join our
dedicated team. We are looking for people who are passionate about
teaching and open to experiencing a new culture and environment.
Teachers will have up to 24 contact hours, and in addition will be
expected to participate in all branch activities, including meetings,
activities, assemblies, trainings, and other functions. Other job
duties may include editing and giving training or presentations
several times per year. For those candidates that meet our
qualifications, we are prepared to offer one or two year contracts.
Overall Qualifications
Applicants should have at least one year’s experience living outside
their home country and have also spent extensive time in a developing
country. We expect all of our teachers to behave appropriately as a
member of Total Learning Academy both within and outside of school
contexts while in Myanmar. We will give special preference to those
candidates who have higher degrees in education, and additional years
of teaching/training experience as well as time in foreign cultures.
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
1. Chinese or Japanese Teacher. Applicants should be completely
fluent in Mandarin Chinese (or Japanese) and English and have
experience in teaching Chinese. This teacher may also be given duties
expanding and managing our language department that teaches K-12 level
(ages 2-18).
2. Candidates who have taught English as a second or foreign language
for at least one year and have an SIT TESOL Certificate or equivalent.
They should be comfortable teaching English to all ages, including
young learners.
3. Candidates who have at least 2 years experience teaching a content
area at the K-12 level.
Salary/Benefits
For those applicants to whom we offer a one or two year contract, we
will provide a competitive salary based on experience, qualifications,
and motivation in playing a leading role. We provide a nearby
apartment with basic furnishings, maid and cook services, maintenance,
and utilities. We also offer the following: all visa costs, school
lunches and transportation, basic medical insurance, paid vacation,
family support, and orientation and ongoing culture and language
classes. We will cover the arrival flight to Myanmar from the
applicant’s residing location, and will purchase a return ticket upon
successful completion of the contact. If a new contract is accepted,
we will provide home leave as well as a bonus.
Application Process
If you are interested in joining our dedicated team at Total, please
send a cover letter, your resume, and two letters of recommendation
(as separate attachments to the email) to our Human Resources
Department at hr@brainworksschool.com We are looking to fill this
position as soon as possible, and the start date will be the first
week of August.
Total Learning Academy is committed to providing an inclusive and
welcoming environment for all members of our community and to ensuring
that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’
abilities and qualifications. We do not discriminate in offering
access to our educational programs or employment opportunities on the
basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, or marital status.
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TOTAL Learning Academy
280 U Wizara Road
Kamayut, Yangon, Myanmar.
www.tlaschool.org
*Kamayut: (951) 524599 501976 514267
*Sanchaung: (951) 526456 701165
*Pazundaung: (951) 293754 296552 299124
TOTAL Learning Academy (NUA Campus)
*New University Avenue: (951) 551521 551951 553896
BRAINWORKS
*Bahan: (951) 542357 725788
*Lanmadaw: (951) 224701 224426
*Parami: (951) 660855
*Taunggyi: (9581) 22680 (95950) 76390
Total Learning Academy is committed to providing an inclusive and
welcoming environment for all members of our community and to ensuring
that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’
abilities and qualifications. We do not discriminate in offering
access to our educational programs or employment opportunities on the
basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, or marital status. Total
Learning Academy is committed to the principle of equal opportunity,
especially in all aspects of employee relations, including employment,
salary administration, employee development, promotion, and transfer.

This position, Holistic Learning in the Golden Land: a Growing School Community in Myanmar in Yangon, was posted on June 13, 2011. The job is located in Yangon. Since this job has been published, it has been viewed 383 times.