Khmer Language Teacher

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Educational (schools / universities etc.)
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

SALARY: Depending on experience and level of University Degree

START: November 01, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

AUPP High School-Foxcroft Academy (AUPPHS-FA), located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is looking for a talented Khmer Language/Literature teacher to join the school's dynamic team. AUPPHS is affiliated with American University Phnom Penh and Foxcroft Academy (located in the United States), thus the name. AUPPHS-FA is in its fourth year, experiencing steady growth in enrollment since its founding in 2020. Starting in school year 2023-24, AUPPHS-FA will include grades K-12.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teachers at AUPP are expected to work collaboratively in order to provide a positive educational experience for its students.
• Full-time teachers are required to provide 20 hours of classroom instruction per week.
• Teachers are expected to hold "office hours" in order to provide individual help to students. These hours are not expected to be held outside the normal working day.
• Teachers will be asked to facilitate an after-class activity, such as a club or group pursuit. Examples of this may be a book club, Model UN, debate club, or jogging club. The time parameters of this expectation will be determined by the activity. Stipends will be paid based on time expectations.

Languages

• English - Good is preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Work History

• Teaching experience for 3 years is preferred

General & Technical Skills

• Educational degree(s) reflecting intimate knowledge of Khmer literature and language.
• Able to teach students the intricacies of research writing.
• A teaching certificate is a plus but not required.
• Be a native Khmer speaker (mandatory).
• A good command of English is preferable.
• ESL Certificate is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Have excellent communication skills.

Soft Skills

• Be passionate about learning and teaching.