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judyandherhorse · Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Australia

I know this may sound odd - and I am only feeling around at the moment...But I am looking at coming over to HCMC to live with my brother and teach.
I have a BA and Grad Dip in TESOL plus many years working in schools here in Australia...
Thing is, I don't want to work full time hours...Is this possible?

Cheers.

Kawika · Joined: 19 Oct 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Saigon

Yes, many schools would prefer part-time teachers because it saves them the headache of guaranteeing hours for full-time contracts, and will cost them less to employ you as you'll probably be responsible for covering your own visa fees (and the company saves on taxes).

Some teachers prefer teaching part-time at multiple schools, just depends on what you want.

judyandherhorse · Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Australia

Great news - any schools in particular that might offer part-time? Or is it best to just ask around?

Thinking of applying at RMIT, as I have all the credentials...but not sure of if they offer part-time work...

bje · Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 527

If you explore their website you'll find that they do offer part-time work.

Zajko · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:49 pm Post subject:

If you're interested in working Saturday + Sunday only (c 12 hours per week) then there a good opportunities in HCMC: PM me if you want further details - I know some decent people/schools who are hiring on this basis at the moment.

judyandherhorse · Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Australia

Thanks for the reply - will message you soon.

Coming over in 3 - 4 weeks time.

Smile

beetlil · Joined: 20 Dec 2008 Posts: 53 Location: Hanoi

BUT.... are you wanting to teach kids or adults? This will make a big difference as to where you should apply.

judyandherhorse · Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Australia

Pref. adults.

No experience teachings kids... Confused

beetlil · Joined: 20 Dec 2008 Posts: 53 Location: Hanoi

Adult programs are generally weekday evenings. The schools who cater mostly for adults - RMIT, ACET, RAFFLES etc don't work weekends.

You say you don't want to work full time hours. Do you realise that a 'full time' teacher here is 20-25 contact hrs?

I only mention this because i'm Australian and know that my idea of 'full time' before I came to Vietnam was a lot different to what I found here.

judyandherhorse · Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Australia

I've been working here in Aust. for years, and yes the teaching contact hours here are also 25 per week - which actually turned out to be MUCH more...what with organising classes/lessons/photocopying/marking tests...I was putting in 8-9 hours days, which is not what I want whilst travelling.

Basically, I am looking for no more than 20 contact hours a week at the present moment. I am also studying via distance education, do not have to pay rent as I am staying with my brother, and so can afford to work minimal hours.

Will try RMIT, as it is within walking distance to my brothers apartment (District 7), which would be ideal...

Otherwise, I am looking for part-time work within/near this district.

Anyone know of any schools nearby??

cheezmonger · Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Posts: 5

Zajko · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 1:13 am Post subject:

Worth mentioning for anyone interested in weekend-only work - it's ALL teaching kids. If you want to teach adults on that basis, forget it. Kids of all ages but mostly in the younger age group - from 4 years old up to 15 or so.