NES Kindergarten & Primary Teacher at St. Joseph Mueang-Ake, Pathum Thani – ฿48,000+/mo in Thailand
St. Joseph Mueang-Ake School in Pathum Thani is currently seeking Native English Speaking (NES) teachers to join its Kindergarten and Primary programmes on a full-time, 12-month contract starting end of September. This is a strong opportunity for qualified EFL/ESL professionals looking to build a rewarding teaching career just a short commute from Bangkok.
Job Description
Successful candidates will teach Kindergarten 1–3 or Primary-level students in a co-teaching model alongside experienced Thai teachers. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering English-medium lessons across multiple subjects to young learners
- Co-planning and collaborating with Thai co-teachers to ensure cohesive lesson delivery
- Managing a teaching load of 13–18 periods per week (maximum 20 periods)
- Following a structured Monday–Friday schedule, 07:15–16:15
- Maintaining a positive, engaging classroom environment that supports student confidence and language development
- Contributing to student assessments and ongoing learning outcome monitoring
Requirements
- Native English speakers only — passport from USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
- Bachelor’s degree in any field
- A recognised teaching qualification: TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, PGCE, PGCEi or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience teaching multiple subjects through English
- Patient, caring, and professional approach to early childhood and primary education
Benefits
- Base salary: 48,000 THB/month (paid for all 12 months, including school breaks)
- Employment Continuity Bonus: 1,250 THB/month, accumulated and paid in full upon contract completion
- End-of-Contract Bonus: 10,000–40,000 THB, based on service length and performance
- Annual salary increase for returning teachers
- Work permit — fully covered by the school
- Paid school breaks — April, October, Christmas, and Thai public holidays
- Health and accident insurance (available after probation period)
- Housing assistance near a university area (service support provided)
About the Location
Pathum Thani sits just north of Bangkok and is well connected via the SRT Red Line, which links Rangsit Station to central Bangkok in roughly 25–30 minutes — making for an easy commute. The province combines urban convenience with cultural character: highlights include Wat Chedi Hoi, a temple famous for its chedi built from millions-of-years-old fossilised shells, and the Sam Khok district’s Wat Phai Lom, where Asian openbill storks nest seasonally. Foodies will appreciate Rangsit’s celebrated boat noodles, a beloved local staple.
