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    NES Teachers needed in Kampot

    Small international school with 185 students in Cambodia is looking for 2 NES female teachers for preschool/kindergarten level.
    Benefits include:
    on campus housing, free utilities, free internet and cable TV, one meal a day at noon, visa assistance, end of contract bonus.
    Work day is 4 classroom contact hours per day, 5 days per week.
    Salary is US$500 per month, holidays that occur during the work week are paid. One year renewable contract. As school enrollment grows, that growth will be reflected in the salary.
    Candidates with a Bachelor's degree can apply, no former teaching experience required.
    Send CV to : aesteinbz@yahoo.com

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    If your looking only for FEMALE teachers, you're on the wrong forum; almost no female posters here.

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    Your looking for female teachers specializing in the Nintendo Entertainment System ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by django
    US$500 per month
    I'm no Einstein, but isn't that salary about 15,000 baht - even in Kampot that would be a little light! I know Kampot hasn't got much to do, but really, surely you are taking the piss at an 'international' school with a salary of $500?

    Quote Originally Posted by django
    no former teaching experience required.
    Opps, I just read this nugget!
    Last edited by goostewart; 24-01-2013 at 05:13 PM.

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    ^Pre-school and Kinder. Ages 4-6 approximately. They're looking for daycare babysitters, not teachers.

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    No wonder they are stipulating Female only.

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    $500 dollars per month for international school teachers. My name is...

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    No wonder they are stipulating Female only.
    That sort of comment explains why many men are terrified of working as pre-school and primary school teachers.

    Did you know (this is a general comment to the forum), that in countries like the UK, Australia and New Zealand, the education authorities are crying out for more male primary and preschool teachers? Some reasons why there is such a shortage of men for these jobs is because of the 'stigma' or suspicion attached to them, a lot of which is generated by female teachers, (and not by the parents of the young kids themselves).

    In many cases, boys are without a strong father figure, and a male teacher can really be a good influence in these situations.

    No sniggers please about pedos - it's up to the school to do the relevant and detailed background checks on both female and male teachers.

    Luckily, I left the UK before the PC brigade took over. I currently work as a primary and pre-school teacher in Myanmar, and I don't care a fart what others think or if they snigger over my role. The kids are learning, the parents are happy and I've added several new kids' dance routines to my repertoire...

    So I say shame on that international school in Cambodia. Teaching roles of this type certainly will not be of interest to all male teachers, but your discriminatory attitude is hardly benefiting the longer-term educational future of your pupils.

    Now about your salary, which seems to be assuming a part-time role.....

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    In many cases, boys are without a strong father figure, and a male teacher can really be a good influence in these situations.
    Completely agree with that and most of what you say.

    However, they asked for a female. I should imagine that in Cambodia, how many expat parents would be happy with a male looking after their very young kids? Sorry to say, but I would be concerned especially as they are paying peanuts. It might just...just be acceptable for a male to do it if he was straight out of Uni or on a gap year etc, but simply put, someone older than that I would be concerned.

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    but simply put, someone older than that I would be concerned.
    Yes, I understand from the pc paranoia that you might be, but do you think all straight men suddenly turn into pedos when they're over 50 years old?

    I know that education and the catholic church are 2 employment sectors that get more than their fair share of pedos, but please do not forget the many cases of female pedo teachers that have been reported in the press over the past few years.

    It's a pity that good-intentioned, experienced male teachers are scared off from working in primary/kindergarden.

    As for this particular vacancy, I would not expect young kids to be in the care of any teacher, male or female, who does not have experience in that role. It's hard work and challenging to care for the very little ones

    $500 for an international school salary?? Was something lost in currency translation?

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    ^It's a small school in Cambodia. Because they choose to call it "International" means nothing. I live in a fairly small city in the Philippines. There are only a handful of foreigners here, plus a few Filipinas married to foreigners. There are no less than four "international" schools in town - none of them worth a crap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simon43 View Post
    but simply put, someone older than that I would be concerned.
    Yes, I understand from the pc paranoia that you might be, but do you think all straight men suddenly turn into pedos when they're over 50 years old?

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    hi Simon - I was talking about this actual vacancy "Candidates with a Bachelor's degree can apply, no former teaching experience required".

    In cambodia. paying peanuts. No experience required. Hardly screams that they are going to do any checks or anything like that.

    My best teachers at school were male; great. No problems with that (and never been called PC in my life - thanks). But in that scenario, sorry, they will attract the wrong types with an advert like that.

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    But in that scenario, sorry, they will attract the wrong types with an advert like that.
    Being realistic, I agree with you. It's just a pity that excluding males from these roles may well exclude the best candidates.

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    The only reason that the” female” was stipulated is a quirk of Khmer culture. In the provinces of Cambodia parents of preschoolers and kinders would not enroll their children in classes taught by males. No way. Sure by enlightened Western standards that local mindset is somewhat odious – though it is a fact. This is where cultural sensitivity is needed. I’m not happy over limiting applicants based on gender. Parents demand it. I’m not a missionary, so I have to respect the cultural differences, not impose western ethos on the locals.
    All this is now moot, teachers have been hired.
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    In the provinces of Cambodia parents of preschoolers and kinders would not enroll their children in classes taught by males.
    Here in Myanmar it is seen as a positive to have young kids taught by experienced male teachers. The parents at my school much prefer the influence of a male teacher to ensure that their young ones grow up with respect for others and understanding of authority etc.

    But maybe the activities of some foreign males in Cambodia have brought about this mindset

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    I guess 500/month could be do-able down in Kampot.

    would be great for a backpacker with some savings, who just wanted to chill out for a while.

    personally, I'd be bored shiteless after 2 wks.

    Simon - how are things in Myanmar these days?

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