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marble    The Little Log Cabin Learning Academy, a new pre-school for children ages 3-5, is now hiring a Teacher/Director.

Please Contact:
Lovella O'Connell
Little Log Cabin Learning Academy
1105 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
617-755-1827
Lovella23@aol.com
Posted 6-16-08

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marble    The EdGE (a program of the Maine Sea Coast Mission), located in Downeast Maine, seeks teaching staff members to lead activity-based educational programs for students in grades 4 - 12.

EdGE staff will work with students both in and outside of the classroom, with the goals of both improving student academic performance and building student character. Activities will include tutoring, hands-on learning projects, leadership training, and recreation. In addition to teaching, staff will have responsibilities for facilitating, planning, and delivering in-school, after-school, and evening activities for students and their families. Training and orientation will be provided.

The participating schools are located in Washington and Hancock Counties, situated near Bar Harbor, on the rugged and beautiful Downeast Maine coastline.

Training for the school-year program will begin on September 2, 2008. The full-year salary for this position will be $23,000, with an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, computer and Internet access. This experience, with its focus on both teaching and leadership, will be excellent preparation for a career in education or any other field.

Qualifications: We are looking for caring and compassionate people with lots of energy, strong leadership qualities, initiative, the ability to work independently, and a desire to make a positive impact on children’s lives. A love of children, creativity, and the ability to help maintain a positive and safe environment for students and fellow workers are essential. Applicants should be excellent communicators and comfortable with group leadership responsibilities.
Teaching experience and/or previous work with young people are preferred, but not required. Applicants should be prepared for the challenges of working with an at-risk student population in a rural environment. Bachelor’s or equivalent degree required.

To apply: Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references by regular or e-mail to:

Charlie Harrington, Project Director
The EdGE Program
PO Box 428
Cherryfield, ME 04622
(207) 546-4466
charrington@seacoastmission.org

Please call or e-mail Charlie with any questions, as well.
Posted 6-4-08

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marble    Head Teacher position available at new preschool located in Greenwich, CT.

Position to start in September 2008.
Hours are 8am-12 noon daily, Mon-Fri.
Salary is $20,000 with Health Benefits.

Requirements:
- Be at least 20 years of age
- High School Diploma
- At least 9 months’ experience (1080 hrs minimum) working with children ages 3-5
- 4-year college degree in early childhood education which must include at least 1 semester of student teaching at center with children ages 3-5 and at least 360 hrs of supervised experience working with children ages 3-5

OR

- Current CDA Certificate (Childhood Development Associate)

OR

- 12 credits in early childhood education from an accredited institution of higher education

OR

- Approval by Connecticut’s Health Dept. as Head Teacher prior to 1994

Please contact Irene Ng for more information
menciusmandarin@gmail.com
(347) 524-3584
Posted 6-3-08

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marble    Haverhill Public Schools in Haverhill, MA anticipate the following vacancies for the 2008-2009 school year:

English (7-12)
Math (7-12)
Science (7-12)
Elementary (1-6)
Math Specialists (1-5)
Foriegn Language (5-12)
Occupational Therapists (All)
Reading/Literacy Specialists (All)
Speech Therapists/Assistants (All)
Teacher of English Languge Learners (All)
Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (All)
Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All)

Submit Applications to:
Richard Langlois, Assistant Superintendent
Haverhill Public Schools
4 Summer St.
Haverhill, MA 01830
978-374-3411
Fax:  978-373-1535
www.haverhill-ps.org
Posted 3-4-08

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marble     The Chewonki Foundation, located on the Coast in Wiscasset, Maine is seeking candidates for an Environmental Education Teacher/ Trip Leader (Spring - Fall. Three-Season Position)

The Chewonki Foundation is a year-round nonprofit educational institution located on a 400-acre peninsula in Wiscasset, Maine.

Our environmental educator is a three-season position in Chewonki’s Outdoor Classroom from March 31 to October 31, 2008 with some opportunities for continuing through the winter. It involves teaching natural history and leading group challenges in our residential camping program for school groups during the spring and fall as well as taking a leadership role in our summer camp program. Those with trip leading experience may assist in leading Chewonki's canoeing, kayaking, hiking, sailing or sea-kayaking trips for the summer.

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications include a BS or BA. Degrees in education, natural sciences, outdoor recreation, or related field preferred. Teaching experience required. Experience teaching environmental topics and leading low ropes courses a plus. We are looking for educators with strong leadership ability, a dynamic personality and a passion for living and working with children outdoors. We also require Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification and lifeguarding. We host a WFR at Chewonki in January and lifeguard training in March.

SALARY: Salary is $500 biweekly ($600 bi-weekly for the summer), plus room and board, full health insurance, one week paid vacation and six paid weeks of environmental education and wilderness trip training. We also provide staff discounts on purchasing out-door gear.

For more information or to set up an interview contact:

Dot Lamson, Director of the Center for Environmental Education
485 Chewonki Neck Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578
207-882-7323 ext. 34
dotlamson@chewonki.org
Visit our website: www.chewonki.org
Posted 2-23-08

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marble     Dalat International School (DIS) in Malasia is a private Christian boarding school operated by an independent school board. Started as a school for missionary children, Dalat has grown to meet the needs of both missionary and business expatriate families in Southeast Asia. In order for the school to maintain low tuition fees, staff are offered a modest salary and benefits contract that is similar to that of missionaries. Staff answer God?s calling on their lives to cross-cultural ministry in this unique, dynamic environment.

DIS is seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, caring professionals who are professing Christians. Candidates must have an understanding of Christian education and have the ability to integrate Biblical principles in their teaching. Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be adept with technology and demonstrate flexibility in working in a cross-cultural environment. Candidates must be willing to incorporate cooperative learning strategies and ESL-sensitive instruction. Teachers are expected to have a bachelor's degree or higher and be certified. Two or more years of experience is preferred.

For full details about available positions and more information about the Dalat International School, visit http://www.dalat.org/employment.html
Posted 2-25-08

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marble     Are you looking for a fun job?  Do you love kids?  If so, a job at My Gym may be for you!

We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to teach fitness to children ages 3 months to 9 years at My Gym Fitness Center in Falmouth.

Classes include relays, songs, dances, sports skills, gymnastics and more.

Part time shifts are available, including weekends.
Call 781-7877 for an interview.
www.my-gym.com
Posted 1-11-08

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marble     Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care in Lewiston is seeking candidates for the following position:

HEAD TEACHER: 40 hrs. per week/52 weeks per year. Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; Bachelor’s preferred. Experience as a preschool teacher preferred. Must have excellent communication and problem solving skills, flexibility and willingness to work as a team member. Must relate well to children and families, have reliable means of transportation and be able to get down on the floor with children for floor time activities. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and supervise teacher assistants.

Position includes health insurance benefits, 403B retirement, paid vacations, sick leave and holiday pay.

Positions open until suitable applicant is selected.

For more information call, 207-795-4040, ext. 313.

To apply, send resume and cover letter via email to: ablanchette@androkids.com

or you may submit your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Department
Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care
269 Bates Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Posted 1-3-08

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marble     Davidson Recruiting Services places native English speakers in Teaching positions within the global learning community. Using our international experiences and contacts with schools around the world, we are able to successfully place teachers at reputable schools in China, Thailand, Japan and South Korea.

China:
WHERE: Wuhan, primarily, and a variety of locations throughout mainland China

The major requirements:
University degree or Associates Degree/College Diploma in any discipline

Making the move to China will be a challenging but rewarding endeavour. Chinese people are very friendly, interested in learning and their culture is fascinating. The salary may seem very low but the cost of living in China remains one of the lowest in the world. If your primary goal is NOT to send money home or pay off student loans then teaching here would be a great opportunity for a year! Should you desire any further information on the exciting opportunities we have to offer in China, feel free to e-mail anytime.

Salaries: Range from RMB 5000 - 6500 (630 - 775 US)
Hours: 14 -18 hours per week from Monday - Friday
Housing: Free furnished apartment with utilities
Travel: Round-trip airfare provided
Contract Length: One year (extendable if mutually agreed upon by both parties)
Vacation: Paid 2-week winter vacation and all national holidays
Medical Insurance: Provided

Thailand:
Super English School is based in the city of Surat Thani in Southern Thailand where the cuisine is spicier, the days are hotter and the locals are friendlier. The city has a population of around 45,000 the central area of the city is stretched out along the southern bank of the Tapi River. We realize that the salary may seem very low but the cost of living in Thailand remains one of the lowest in the world. If your primary goal is NOT to send money home or pay off student loans then teaching here would be a great opportunity for a year!

What Super Language School and most schools in Thailand will provide
:
- 250 Baht per hour. The average salary is over 23,500 Baht per month or 630 US dollars.
- 18-25 teaching hours per week (Saturdays and Sundays off)
- one year contract & all one year visas provided by school
- free accommodation in a private, furnished house within walking distance of the school
- full training
- 10 paid holidays in the first contract year
- 20,000 Baht contract completion bonus
- 5,000 Baht end of contract performance bonus
- monthly internet bonus
- comprehensive orientation about Surat Thani and the nearby islands
- free Muay Thai classes at the Surat Thani Martial Arts Academy
- free Thai cooking classes
- opportunity for a two month break to thoroughly explore Thailand and the surrounding areas

To apply, you must have a university degree and be eligible for a passport.

Japan:
Heart English Schools are based in the city of Mito in the prefecture of Ibaraki. Its capital and largest city is Mito, with a population of around 250,000 people. Mito is 100 km north of Tokyo. Heart English School’s hires Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) for both public and private schools. The main tasks of an ALT differ from school to school, but generally speaking, the ALT is there to give assistance to the Japanese teacher in the daily running of the class
The bulk of our positions begin in September and March where you can work one, six month contract and then begin another or take a new job. Additionally, we also have positions beginning each month!

What Heart School and most schools in Japan will provide:
- 144,334.00 Yen (1427.00 CDN/ 1216.00 US) per month (with a paid apartment and AFTER taxes of 8000.00 Yen) for teaching Monday to Friday on a regular school schedule. If you do not want company housing, your salary would be 204,334.00 Yen (2020.00 CDN/1722.00 US) per month.
- End of contract bonus of 5,000 yen for each month with a perfect attendance record.
- Proper Visa sponsorship from within Japan and abroad.
- Permission to find additional work, within the specifications of your Visa.
- Comprehensive training.
- Access to semi-furnished company apartments for a reasonable rent
- Possibility of leasing a company car & scheduled holiday time
- Over-time sometimes available at a rate of 2500 Yen (25.00 CN/25 US) per hour

To apply you must have a university degree.

South Korea:
Teach at the YBM-ECC schools in South Korea for twelve months.

What YBM-ECC and most schools will provide:
- 2510 – 2760 CAD (2140 - 2353 US) per month or 2.0 - 2.2 million won in Korea for teaching 30 hours a week from Monday to Friday (Saturday = optional OT)
- Free airfare to and from Korea
- Rent-free, fully furnished private and shared apartments
- Paid Training and Orientation provided upon arrival
- Severance payment of one months salary upon completion of contract
- Medical insurance split 50/50
- Scheduled holiday time & numerous other financial benefits NOT found at other schools in Korea.

To apply you need a university degree, resume, and passport. Teaching experience is a plus but having good people skills is just as important!

For more information, check the website at www.iandrs.com or email davidson@iandrs.com.
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marble    ATConsulting is currently accepting applications for English teaching positions at private English/Foreign Language Institutes throughout Korea. There are no fees charged to teachers. If you are interested in becoming ESL teacher in Korea, I will be glad to help you out. If you have any questions concerning the ESL positions in Korea, please feel free to mail or call me anytime.

My e-mail address is clara@atcjob.com

Or call: 82 2 6247 7757

<JOB DESCRIPTION>
Teaching conversational English full-time to children, elementary school to high school at an English language institute. All institutes belong to one school and owner. One-year contracts are being offered.

<Benefits>
SALARY: 2.0mil~ a month equal to $1600 USD~ / $2400~ CAD or more depending on experience.
AIRFARE: Fully paid. (round airfare)
INSURANCE: 50% medical insurance.
SEVERANCE PAY: Completion of one-year contract.
HOUSING: Single or shared housing with other teacher
LOCATION: All across Korea. (mainly Seoul and outskirt area)
HOURS: 120 hours a month. Monday through Friday.
VISA: Full paid sponsorship
VACATION: 10 days paid. (one week in the summer and one in the winter) including 14 Korean National Holidays.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 20~25 instructors will be hired. (every month)

<Qualifications>
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Must be Native English Speaker (USA. Canada. NZ. AUS. UK)
Have to love children and be patient and outgoing person

<Deadline>
On-going, 1year- round contract

CONTACT INFORMATION: Clara Kim
Tel in the US: 011-82-2-6247-7757
Fax in the US: 011-82-2-6247-7756

HOW TO APPLY: First, contact me via email at clara@atcjob.com for further inquiries, instructions, and opportunities. Once contact is made, the candidate must send a resume and cover letter by email!
Once Candidate get the job through us, they’ll need to send these documents below to Korea for Visa Process.

1) Copy of passport showing picture of candidate or recent photo. (via e-mail)
2) Full complete resume. (via e-mail)
3) Any supporting documents such as references, certificates, and licenses.
4) Original Bachelor’s degree
5) Official Transcript

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