Khmer Teacher

Workplace Circumstances

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Khmer language lessons appropriate to students' age, abilities, and learning needs.
• Teach Khmer language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary.
• Develop students' confidence and communication skills in the Khmer language.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies, resources, and activities to support effective learning.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of students with different language abilities and backgrounds.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, and learning resources in line with the school's curriculum and academic objectives.
• Develop and adapt Khmer language learning materials suitable for students in an international school setting.
• Integrate Cambodian culture, traditions, history, and local knowledge into appropriate lessons.
• Monitor curriculum coverage and ensure learning objectives are achieved.
• Student Assessment and Progress
• Assess and monitor students' academic performance and language development regularly.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to support their learning progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and academic progress.
• Prepare student progress reports and communicate learning outcomes to parents when required.
• Identify students who require additional learning support and provide appropriate assistance.
• Classroom Management and Student Welfare
• Maintain effective classroom management and promote positive student behaviour.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Follow the school's safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and behaviour policies.
• Collaboration and Professional Development
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, and other academic staff.
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff meetings, training sessions, and school events.
• Communicate professionally with parents and colleagues regarding students' learning progress.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve teaching practices.
• Undertake other reasonable duties assigned by the line manager or school leadership.

Languages

• Khmer - Fluent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Khmer Literature, Khmer Education, Education, or a relevant field

General & Technical Skills

• Recognised teaching qualification or teaching certificate is preferred.
• Previous teaching experience, preferably in an international or bilingual school environment.
• Strong knowledge of Khmer language, literature, grammar, and Cambodian culture.
• Experience teaching students from different cultural and language backgrounds is an advantage.
• Excellent Khmer language communication and teaching skills.
• Good classroom management and lesson-planning skills.
• Basic computer literacy and the ability to use digital learning resources.

Soft Skills

• Ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multicultural team.
• Flexible, patient, responsible, and committed to student development.
• Passionate about teaching and student learning.
• Positive attitude and professional work ethic.
• Respectful of cultural diversity.
• Patient, approachable, and supportive.
• Committed to continuous professional development and school values.