English Teacher Needed in Rural Cambodia
🏫 Smiling Gecko School
📍Phnom Penh, Cambodia
💰 Competitive Salary
Job Description:
Communicative Language English Teacher at NGO (Rural Cambodia)
Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia
Posted by: Smiling Gecko School
Contact: natsun@smilinggecko-cambodia.org
Location: Kampong Chhnang Province (60 km north of Phnom Penh)
Start Date: Immediate – one year contract (renewable)
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: 20,000 USD (Net Income) per annum (all listed positions)
Other Benefits: health insurance + dormitory housing (with a private bathroom & air-conditioning) + 3 meals per day + free weekend transportation to Phnom Penh
Visa: Legal working visa & permit provided
The Smiling Gecko Education Campus is located in rural Cambodia. The school serves over 500 children who would otherwise lack access to the foundational education they deserve to become fruitful global citizens.
We are seeking a Communicative Language Specialist who has a heart for contributing to impactful development work in an economically vulnerable community. This is an ideal position for educators with innovative mindsets who are eager to learn, grow, and adapt. While formal qualifications & training are especially beneficial, we are open to considering applications from individuals with unique backgrounds, provided that they have at least a minimum of three years of teaching experience in a classroom setting.
Mandatory Requirements:
Native-level English speaker
3+ years ESL teaching experience at the middle school or secondary school level
Well-versed in utilizing the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) to provide high structured speaking practice for English near-beginners and more open-ended speaking/writing practice for intermediate level English learners
Strong skillset in planning project-based learning projects with clear end goals that provide opportunities for targeted topic specific second-language practice in English
Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
Willingness & ability to manage the challenges of living in a developing rural community
Highly motivated to serve and support people
Experience working internationally
Ideal Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in English, education, or a related field
Teaching certification
3+ years international experience in a developing economy
Responsibilities:
Facilitate speaking practice classes for students from grades 5 – 9
Assess student progress and provide individualized support
Work with other teachers to ensure every student has an achievable learning path with consistent progress
Prepare coursework, homework, exams, and regularly evaluate progress towards language proficiency
Help with keeping parents updated on their children's progress
Attend school and department staff meetings
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and résumé to: natsun@smilinggecko-cambodia.org.
Email header: Communicative Language English Teacher 2025-2026
Preference will be given to candidates who are currently in Cambodia and able to visit the school in-person to teach a demo class. However, candidates who meet the mandatory requirements for this position will be given consideration, even if they are currently based outside of Cambodia and unable to visit in-person.
Please note: Only candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for an interview should be prepared to answer detailed questions about teaching methodologies and be able to present hands-on resources that they have created and previously used for communicative classroom English speaking practice.
To apply, email natsun@smilinggecko-cambodia.org
👉 Apply Here: natsun@smilinggecko-cambodia.org
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📌 Please review the requirements to teach English in Cambodia before you start applying for teaching positions. If the job post specifies "NES" or "Native English Speaker", it typically means applicants are required to be from one of the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa. However, in some cases, this may indicate a preference rather than a strict requirement.
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