Paid Teaching Through LanguageCorps Cambodia

  Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Length of Position: Usually 10-12 months

Description: Interested in living in, working in, and learning about a new culture?
As a LanguageCorps Flagship Teacher, you receive TESOL certification, a guaranteed paid job, and unique training and support services empowering you to thrive as a professional abroad.

Learn and apply new skills while developing a wider perspective about the diversity of cultures and populations around the world all within the security of a guaranteed paid job, a highly organized system, and a supportive community.

Highlights: Why choose LanguageCorps?
Our comprehensive Flagship Program in Cambodia includes:

* Pre-departure package
* Initial visa preparation
* Airport pick-up
* International cell phone and starter minutes
* Health insurance
* Local language and culture training
* Internationally accredited TESOL Certification
* Accommodations during training
* Fantastic excursions and events
* Option to receive graduate-level credit for LanguageCorps TESOL training while obtaining an advanced degree
* Guaranteed job placement
* Local staff assistance
* Ongoing community activities
* 24/7 emergency support
* Re-entry package

With its history of war now an increasingly distant memory, Cambodia has become one of the must-visit destinations in Southeast Asia. Pristine beaches, ancient temples, and lush jungles are just some of the compelling attractions of the country.

The capitol Phnom Penh is the political and commercial center of the country, and the city is home to over one million people. Once considered the most beautiful of all cities in French Indo-China, much of the city's colonial charm has survived the turbulent decades the country and its people have experienced since independence. Beautiful (if aging) public buildings and private villas line boulevards, while the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the excellent National Museum, as well as a wide selection of hotels, restaurants, cafés and bars invite tourists.

While some areas of the city are booming, many Cambodians still struggle. However, industrial infrastructure and the economy in Cambodia are beginning to truly flourish, and its residents have a strong need and desire to learn English.

Qualifications: Successful LanguageCorps Teachers are true global citizens. They are comfortable with, and excited about, genuine intercultural exchange. They embrace opportunities to share their own cultural identity with others, and to immerse themselves in new and different worlds. While neither previous teaching experience nor foreign language skills are required, all Language Corps Teachers must possess excellent native-level English, a college degree, a valid passport; and must complete an application, interview, and background check.

Minimum Education: Associates

Cost in US$: $4395

• Airport pick-up; welcome dinner and orientation.
  
• Internationally accredited TESOL Certification: 4-week course that combined joint training for all Southeast Asia Flagship programs at our combined facility at Pannasastra University in Phnom Penh, followed by in-country training and practice teaching. The TESOL Certification combines 90 hours of classroom-based work with 20-30 hours of Teaching Practice at a local community resource (hospital, police station, city hall, orphanage, immigration office, etc.) so your teaching time directly benefits the community.
  
• 30 hours of Khmer Language and Cultural Awareness Training.

Following TESOL Certification, LanguageCorps offers three job placement options:

1. The first features guaranteed job placement at a select school within our primary focus area around the capitol city of Phnom Penh.
2. Job-placement assistance in other specific areas, including Sihanoukville.
3. Explore a new region of Cambodia on your own, trusting that LanguageCorps advice and support are just a phone call away.

Salary / Pay: Typical wages for LanguageCorps Teachers range from the equivalent of US$800-$1200/month (pay is in Cambodian riel). Jobs are available with our partner, Pannasastra University, as well as in public and private schools. Benefits vary greatly from school to school. Local living expenses are quite low, about US$500/month. Most LanguageCorps Teachers can earn enough to live very comfortably, travel, and set aside savings.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Kiwi Participants.

Participants Travel to Cambodia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

LanguageCorps's Mission Statement: LanguageCorps' mission is to offer participants a rewarding experience living in, working in, and learning about a new culture; affording them a unique opportunity to learn and apply new skills and challenging them to develop a wider perspective about the diversity of cultures and populations around the world.

Year Founded: 2002