Native English Primary Teacher

Description of the position:

Are you ready for a new challenge in a young, dynamic organization that connects differences between Czech and English language, culture and experience? Come over to the beautiful city of Prague, Czech Republic and join our small and devoted team. We DO NOT HAVE a big, rigid organisation with lots of red tape and administration work.

What we DO offer is a unique opportunity to contribute to further development of our programme for 6-11age group children, where we combine Czech state school curriculum with project based lessons and English language classes. You will be teaching (i) English to prepare the pupils for passing Cambridge English tests (YLE) and (ii) project based lessons according to our curriculum and (iii) teaching older children conversational English.

In addition to your support of in-class teaching, the working hours would also include preparation work, parent meetings, preparation of weekly reports, daily communication with other English and Czech teachers, staff meetings, communication with parents and extracurricular activities such as Christmas market, Halloween, orientation week, 3 Saturdays ´ field trips, etc. The position is full time.

Location:

The school is located in beautiful suburbs only about 30 minutes by public transport from the city center. The class will have between 18 and 24 children with 1 teacher and 1 assisting teacher present.

A must have:

• A university degree

• Native English speaker

• Dynamic and enthusiastic teacher who loves small children

• Creative and positive spirit

• Organized, reliable and flexible

• Willigness to learn new things

Nice to have:

• Experience with teaching

• PGCE degree or equivalent

About us:

We are a young, dynamic organization providing English programmes in bilingual classes (Czech-English) in Czech state elementary schools. We pride ourselves on a family like atmosphere and great team spirit.  You will receive substantial support from our small, dedicated team in both your teaching role and relocation if appropriate.

What we offer:

• Competetive salary package plus performance related bonuses

• Team building and training courses

• Friendly and modern environment

• Interaction with Czech teachers and Czech curriculum

• The opportunity to contribute to the design and enhancement of our curriculum

• The possibility of career progression as the programme expands

• Assistance with the administration connected with living abroad (full visa, tax and relocation support)

• Subsidized on-site lunches

• 10 weeks of paid holidays.

Please send your cover letter and CV to info@young-hippocampus.cz .