Garden School Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand
Kids English Thailand is pleased to introduce & support Garden School Maesot, Tak Province, Thailand. Garden School is a unique, urban, pre-school in the heart of Mae Sot. They believe education is based on relationships; to others, to ideas, to the environment and the broader community.
The Garden School was established by members of the local community to provide high-quality learning experiences for young children between the ages of 3 and 7 years. Garden School nurtures the child physically, socially and intellectually. The school offers individualized experiences, small group interactions, and a creative environment in which to explore and learn.
Their approach is based on the Reggio Emilia approach, which encourages curiosity, discovery and connectedness. This shared experience into passionate exploration engages all members of the school community in co-constructing a unique and practical education.
Garden School is based in Mae Sot, which is a city located deep in the mountains of Tak Province close to the border with Myanmar.
Mae Sot is among the most culturally diverse cities in Thailand as dozens of ethnic groups live in this area.
Maesot is an exciting and bustling melting pot of cultures, the Burmese, Hmong, Lahu, Karen & Yao all live together trading fruits, vegetables, hand made crafts and gems. Surrounded by mountains, hot springs, and waterfalls Maesot boasts a vast and unique array of markets, restaurants and attractions.
You can indulge yourself with traditional Burmese/Indian bread and curries freshly squeezed juices/smoothies and even homemade jams and organic peanut butter. You will not be disappointed with what Maesot has to offer. It’s a genuinely fascinating place to live and work.
Hiring Now!
Garden School, is seeking to hire one Native English-Speaking Head English Teacher and one Native Speaking Thai Teacher to become part of The Garden School family.
Native Speaking Head English Teacher
Responsibilities of the Head English Teacher are:
- Support students in meeting their social, physical, emotional and educational need
- Have a positive attitude and engage the students with excitement about learning
- Incorporate English listening, speaking, numbers, writing and reading skills in child-led activities
- Incorporate art, music, physical education, and other subjects in child-led activities
- Have activity plans well prepared with clear instructions
- Document all students behaviour, social interaction, and academic progress
- Maintain a positive relationship with students, parents and staff
- Speak with parents professionally and make sure all information is clearly translated
- Help out other classes in the event a teacher is absent
- Attend and help with extracurricular activities that the school holds after school hours
- Outside of class time, update the Facebook page
- Maintain documentation of learning for each child regularly
- Prepare/share reports of each child to families each term
- Coordinate regular meetings with families along with assistant teachers, Thai teacher and administrator
- Take the initiative on projects to enhance the school ground including, but not limited to, occasional maintenance projects to grow plants/fruits/vegetables, and equipment for physical activities
- Work with the administrator and Thai assistant teacher to update and maintain all school administration files including, but not limited to, the family handbook, enrollment forms, emergency contact forms, etc.
Required Experience & Qualifications of the Head English Teacher are:
- Native speaker of English
- Experience working with children (2-7 years old)
- Have a BA degree in education/early childhood education and teaching experience
- Experience/training in Montessori, Waldorf, or similar approaches to learning
- Open to an alternative teaching style that is child-centred and led by the children
- Reliable and on time
- Reliable transportation
- Able to work collaboratively and well with others in a multicultural environment
- Commitment to continuous learning with an ability to take advice and guidance
- Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia approach
- Experience with mixed-age group learning
- CPR certification
- Basic First Aid certification
Remuneration of the Head English Teacher is:
- The salary is based on experience, and qualifications it is between 30,000-50,000 Thai Baht per month
- All holidays are paid; Teacher will receive payment for 12 months of the year.
Additional notes:
The Head English Teacher must agree to all rules in the staff policies document
Native Speaking Thai Teacher
Responsibilities of the Native Speaking Thai Teacher are:
- Support students in meeting their social, physical, emotional and educational needs
- Have a positive attitude and engage the students with excitement about learning
- Incorporate Thai listening, speaking, numbers, writing and reading skills in child-led activities
- Incorporate art, music, physical education, and other subjects in child-led activities
- Have activity plans well prepared with clear instructions
- Document all student’s behaviour, social interaction, and academic progress
- Maintain a positive relationship with students, parents and staff
- Speak with parents professionally and make sure all information is clearly translated
- Help other classes in the event a teacher is absent
- Attend and help with extracurricular activities that the school holds after school hours
- Outside of class time, update the Facebook page
- Maintain documentation of learning for each child regularly
- Prepare/share reports of each child to families each term
- Coordinate regular meetings with families along with assistant teachers, English teacher and administrator
- Take the initiative on projects to enhance the school ground including, but not limited to, occasional maintenance projects to grow plants/fruits/vegetables, and equipment for physical activities
- Work with the administrator and English teacher to update and maintain all school administration files including, but not limited to, the family handbook, enrollment forms, emergency contact forms, etc.
Required Experience & Qualifications of the Native Speaking Thai Teacher are:
- Experience working children (2-7-year-olds)
- Have a BA degree in education/early childhood education and teaching experience
- Experience/training in Montessori, Waldorf, or similar approaches to learning
- Open to an alternative teaching style that is child-centred and led by the children
- Reliable and on time
- Reliable transportation
- Able to work collaboratively and well with others in a multicultural setting
- Commitment to continuous learning with an ability to take advice and guidance
- Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia approach
- Experience with mixed-age group learning
- CPR certification
- Basic First Aid certification
- Native Thai speaker (Spoken Thai as your first language)
- Basic English communication ability
Remuneration of the Native Speaking Thai Teacher is:
- The salary is based on experience and qualifications it is between 12,000 - 20,000 Thai Baht per month
- All holidays are paid; Teacher will receive payment for 12 months of the year
Additional notes:
The Native Speaking Thai Teacher must agree to all rules in the staff policies document
Apply Today
At Garden School, their philosophy of education is based on a range of research, both theory and practice. Best described as being most beneficial when it provides a productive environment for young children to explore the world around them, and develop healthy relationships so that they have the confidence to explore, experiment, ask questions and experience success and failure - learning by doing in a safe and secure place.
If you are interested in becoming part of The Garden School family as either the Native Speaking Head English Teacher Position or the Native Speaking Thai Teacher Position, please send your resume, cover letter, and 2 professional references to:
