English as an Additional Language Teacher

Details
Location

Sisattanak District, Lao People's Democratic Republic

Contract Type

Full Time

Salary

$40000 - $46000

Job Description

Summary:

English as an Additional Language Teacher needed to support multilingual learners in a dynamic educational environment.

About the School:

The school is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and academic excellence. It values diversity and promotes the holistic development of students through research-based teaching practices.

The Opportunity:

As an English as an Additional Language Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting multilingual learners by co-planning, co-teaching, and co-assessing lessons that promote academic language proficiency. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student learning and contribute to a supportive, inclusive learning community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advocate for inclusive, safe, and engaging classroom environments that value linguistic and cultural diversity
  • Collaborate with subject teachers to co-plan and co-teach lessons that support language development across subject areas
  • Provide differentiated instruction to meet the diverse linguistic, cultural, and academic needs of multilingual learners
  • Use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and support language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
  • Integrate academic language development and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills across subject areas
  • Identify language development goals for students through data-driven instruction and individualized support
  • Support students in co-creating and reflecting on personal language learning goals
  • Provide timely, actionable feedback to students and families to enhance academic achievement
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers, Student Support Team members, and leadership to ensure cohesive learning experiences

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, English Language Acquisition, English, or a related field
  • Teaching certification or license
  • Minimum two years of teaching experience
  • Strong understanding of second language acquisition and differentiated instruction
  • Excellent communication and intercultural skills

Preferred

  • Experience in EAL teaching
  • Experience with IB MYP curriculum
  • Experience in collaborative teaching environments

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Professional development opportunities, including IB training
  • Supportive, collegial, and innovative learning community
  • Opportunity to live and work in a vibrant and beautiful country
  • Access to school-wide initiatives and co-curricular programs