Staff Vacancies 2010-2011 Academic Year

Positions Available:

Full-time teaching positions available for the 2010-2011 academic year are as follows:

• Elementary PE Teacher (K-6)
• Elementary / Homeroom Teacher
• Grade 8 Social Studies / Language Arts Teacher (one-year contract)
• Elementary School IT Teacher
• School Counselor

Thank you for your interest in teaching at Chiang Mai International School (CMIS).

Teaching at CMIS is an enriching experience. CMIS is a private Christian school, serving over 460 students in Grades K to 12 from at least 30 different countries. The student body is a very diverse group of bright, motivated, well-behaved, students with a supportive parent community. Classes are small (generally less than 20), and the campus is inviting. Most teachers are here because they love teaching, and the staff is welcoming.

We offer an English-language, American-sourced education grounded in the Christian worldview. We strive to create an atmosphere of love and understanding where teachers and students are free to share appropriate aspects of their faith in class, but there is no formal Christian curriculum. Teachers are also given considerable flexibility in how they design their classes around the required curriculum. CMIS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and maintains membership in the East Asian Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS), the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT), and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Professional development opportunities are available through each of these respective organizations and a variety of other sources.

At CMIS, we strive to develop the whole student; academically, socially, physically, culturally, and spiritually. Our students benefit from a strong academic program, supported by opportunities to participate in a wide range of social and intellectual pursuits. Our teaching staff generally participate in after-school athletic programs, extra-curricular activities, and a variety of clubs and home room activities, as well as virtues education programs. Our teachers also actively participate as members of the Parent Teacher Group (PTG).

General Expectations of all CMIS Teachers:

• Professional in appearance and behavior
• Model high standards consistent with Christian values and cultural expectations of teachers in Thailand
• Professional qualifications and teaching certification
• Respect and sensitivity to staff and students of all cultures and beliefs
• Willingness to work in a collaborative, changing environment
• Fulfill not only their assigned teaching duties, but also participate in and direct extra-curricular activities, after school meetings, and other school-sponsored events
• Ability to perform Homeroom responsibilities, including developing relationships with students, consulting with staff about particular students' needs, overseeing communication with parents, and creating opportunities for group discussion on pertinent issues with the intent of helping students grow emotionally and intellectually, especially in areas of life skills not well covered in the regular curriculum.

Background:

Chiang Mai International School (CMIS) is owned and operated by the Church of Christ in Thailand, the national Protestant Church, affiliated with protestant churches in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Our roots are in providing English-language education to missionary children, but today our student body represents over 30 nationalities and a wide range of cultural and religious backgrounds. Though not an exclusively missionary school, CMIS is committed to Christian values and makes a concerted effort to hire teachers who share our Christian worldview.

Teaching at CMIS is an enriching experience. The student body is a very diverse group of bright, motivated, well-behaved, students with a supportive parent community. Classes are small (generally less than 20), and the campus is inviting. Most teachers are here because they love teaching, and the staff is welcoming. We offer an English-language, American-sourced education grounded in the Christian worldview. We strive to create an atmosphere of love and understanding where teachers and students are free to share appropriate aspects of their faith in class, but there is no formal Christian curriculum. Teachers are also given considerable flexibility in how they design their classes around the required curriculum.

Qualifications:

We can only consider candidates who are certified to teach in their home countries and who have a degree in education or appropriate specialty subjects. Overseas teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Salary / Benefits:

Salaries in northern Thailand are modest (currently about U.S. $1,600 per month). For teachers with school-age children, we reserve places for their children and waive the tuition fees as a benefit of employment. A modest benefits package is also included. Affordable housing (averaging $500 per month) is readily available, and transportation is generally manageable.

In considering the salary and benefits offered by Chiang Mai International School, it is important to keep in mind that our purpose and values are quite different from many other international schools you may be considering. The quality of life, quality of students, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a supportive school environment are excellent. You would certainly want to consider your family's financial needs as compared to our relatively low salaries, although Chiang Mai International School is a truly wonderful place to work.

Chiang Mai is a modern city, rich in culture and history, with a low cost of living. We are a popular tourist destination, as well as a regional travel hub, with easy access and direct flights to nearby countries (Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, China, and Singapore).

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should submit the following documents via e-mail to info@cmis.ac.th attention “EMPLOYMENT”.

• A completed application form*
• A copy of your teaching certification
• A copy of your passport or a recent photograph (printed or digital)
• A current resume or CV
• A copy of your university transcripts and diploma

* The application form is available here

In addition to the application packet (described above), the application process involves:

• An In-Person interview, when feasible
• A telephone interview (if applying from outside of Chiang Mai)
• Letters of reference
• A recent certificate of Criminal background check, and
• Verification of original documents