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LIFE SKILLS TEACHER AND SCHOOL ADMIN

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CONTEXT

The Hospitality and Catering Training Centre (HCTC) is a vocational training centre based in Mae Sot, Thailand. The HCTC provides education to young Karen adults from underprivileged rural communities along the Thai-Myanmar border. The Tak Border Child Assistance Foundation (TBCAF) and its partner organization, the Institut Europeen de Cooperation et Developpement (IECD) started the project in 2009 to fill the gap in educational opportunities accessible to disadvantaged youth from the Karen communities. Its mission is to promote their social and professional integration in Thai society.

Every year, the HCTC welcomes 60 to 65 border students aged 16 to 23 years old (30/35 students per year group) and trains them for 2 years in the 4 main areas of Hospitality & Catering: Kitchen, Service, Housekeeping and Bakery. To foster students’ integration and independence, the HCTC provides them with useful life skills and English, enabling them to grow as responsible and caring adults who will play a role in their communities’ development.

 Link to Facebook: www.facebook.com/hctcmaesot/

Mission

The Life Skills teacher aims to provide students with the necessary tools to fulfil their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth through active and student-centred classroom management. Moreover, the duties and responsibilities of the administration part focus on two main priorities: (1) managing all tasks necessary for a successful relationship with Mae Sot Technical College, and (2) supporting the internship program with the required documentation and logistics, including travel for dropping off students and follow-up visits.

Main responsibilities

TEACHING (Teaching  team)

• Responsible for instructing the Life Skills program to first and second-year students.
• Responsible for creating and adapting the lesson plans and assessment activities following the guidelines of the pedagogical sheets of HCTC.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Participate in the decision-making and implementation committee of extracurricular activities to be included in the program as an extension of the life skills learning of students (sports activities, SRHR, digital skills, identity, community service, etc.) in collaboration with the Education and Communication Coordinator.
• Participate in teachers’ meetings and class councils as required.

School Administration- Technical College partnership

• Ensure a positive partnership within schools updating the MoU and year agreements as needed.
• Establish direct and strong relationships with the main school partner; The Mae Sot Technical College - arranging meetings, regular follow-up information, coordinating events between schools, etc.
• Coordinate the HCTC team to fulfil all the requirements asked by the Technical College regarding students’ enrollment, uniforms, stationery materials, grades and graduation certificate.

School Administration - Education team

• Support in preparing and implementing the graduation of 30-35 students and the documentation for HCTC enrollment of new intakes every year.
• Support during the Internship Placement period concerning documentation and logistics support (preparing agreement, arranging medical checks, booking accommodations, etc)
• Travel with the SPM to internship placement locations to drop off students and/or to follow up during mid-term visits; ensuring positive partnership relations and well-being of HCTC students.
• Support for the planning and implementation of the Study Trip assisting the School Program Manager, as part of the internship program. 
• Ensure that relevant data regarding admin are kept confidential and only communicated to the School Director or School Programme Manager if required.  
• Prepare a letter requesting permission to travel outside the designated area for an internship, applicable to students of the 10-year card, as well as various letters of request for assistance/support
• Participate in meetings as requested.

Requirements

• Must have +2 years of experience in NGO fields, youth development, Thai-Myanmar border, and training for social development.
• Must have excellent communication skills in the Thai language.
• Certification of studies in relevant fields; administration, education or teaching is highly valued.
• Good level of English language.
• Flexible and strong adaptation to changes and unexpected situations.
• Problem-solving skills are valued.
• Demonstrates strong management skills in planning and coordinating effectively with partners.
• Always respect and follow the safeguarding policies and school rules.

Contract type

• Local contract under the Tak Border Child Assistance Foundation (TBCAF)
• Under the supervision of: School Programme Manager (SPM)
• Starting date and duration: 1 year contract with possible extension and growth opportunities in the organisation; full-time job, 5 working days per week +  3 months’ probation
• Location: Mae Sot, Thailand
• Salary according to experience and education level (15,000 – 17,000 THB per month).
• Compensation package:
  • Accident insurance
  • Yearly medical check
  • Social security package
  • Weekly days off: 2 days off per week
  • Public holidays: 12 days per year
  • Holidays: 2 weeks for Songkran and 1 week for Christmas
  • Daily access to the school canteen

At HCTC, we are committed to strict child protection and safeguarding policies that must be

respected at all times. Adherence to these policies is mandatory and integral to our organization's operations

Send CV and motivation letter to:

lalita.spm.hctc@gmail.com and louis.mouginot@iecd.org 

Deadline 4 September 2026