Whether you are an experienced teacher or a fresh graduate, finding teaching jobs in Cambodia can be daunting, especially considering that seasoned teachers with long-standing success are often re-invited to teach every year. This results into limited job positions and fierce competition for the available positions.
One of the most important parts of the job search process is knowing the vital requirements for teaching positions in Cambodia.
The following are some of the tips that are meant to take some headache out of your search by giving you a few guidelines that you can leverage to find a teaching job in Cambodia:
Requirements
Like most parts of the world, you need a university degree to teach in Cambodia. Although degrees in English, early childhood, and teaching are often preferred, a degree in any subject is acceptable. On the flip side, finding a teaching job in Cambodia without a degree can be very challenging. Having a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (or TRFL), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (or TESOL) and Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (or CELTA) will put you ahead of the competition when looking for teaching positions in Cambodia.
Fresh Graduates
What are the chances of finding a teaching job if you are a recent university graduate in Cambodia?
Well, it is still possible to find a teaching job in Cambodia if you are a fresh graduate with zero experience. However, the pay will be a bit on the lower side.
Nonetheless, once you gain more experience, you can always negotiate for a higher pay. There are also schools that are always ready to offer job training to new teachers.
Applying For Teaching Jobs in Cambodia: Documentations Needed
You will need the following documentations when applying for a teaching position in Cambodia:
1. Update CV with details such your educational background, working experience, teaching certificates, your location, and when you are ready to begin if hired among other details
2. Cover letter
3. Copy of relevant certificates
4. Copy of your bachelor’s degree
5. Passport photographs ( Remember that it is a standard practice to attach a photo with your CV)
6. Copy of your passport photo
7. Two reference letters (work related and character-based)
Some schools in Cambodia may also require a police report. If you are a foreigner, it is advisable to get this in your home country. However, you can also obtain it Cambodia.
There are a number of requirements that you need to fulfill in order to land a teaching job in Cambodia. Hopefully, the above pointers will help start-off your teaching career successfully.
