I find your remarks very interesting. To be honest this is a low ratio, 6:1 personal approach to schooling in Macau. The term used is an educational centre. The IPC trademark is acquired through UK rights and the logo represents the Pre School Programm that has started the centre off in English in 2009. This coordinated Program is from the USA. International Pre School Curriculum. This is not a day care!
Your history of international travels and school knowledge is great but your
view on small, cooperative schools is at a loss. I hope that your contribution has not scared off livefree as I will PM her in the future.
Compensation as follows: based on qualifications 1 year contract 40,000 USA per year with travel allowance and medical. 3,500 USA bonus with year completion. Full international medical, spousal arrangement. Housing paid on percentage average, free kids tuition. Airfare to and from home country, visa on arrival. hmmmmmm? Is this not IB?
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Are there any thoughts about teaching in Macau? It is not anything like Hong Kong being a expat. The Macanese ( Chinese and portugal) cultures.

I am interested in the economic growth and many mainland chinese students looking for English Schools. The International School TIS is here with many
classrooms expanding. New education centers focusing on English curriculum. Just a thought - Is it too new? Will teachers be uninterested in a commitment since the change of lifestyle is too much.
There is several Las vegas style shows here since 2- 3 years ago when the Venetian Hotel and Casino opened. These performers take risks and come to live here for 1-2 years. Would a teacher do the same?
Salary is average as the cost of living is very low. A short Ferry from Hong Kong, and HKG (international airport).

It would be helpful for a small independent operator to know any thoughts about this.
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[quote="livefree"]I am a new preschool teacher....will have 2 yrs experience by next summer. Are there any decent schools that will hire a teacher with not much experience? I do have a teacher's permit to teach early childhood education, plus a B.A. in a related field.[/quote]

livefree just curious to your findings. We are currently recruiting for EC and looking for teachers in training in South East Asia. you can see the post on joyjobs for Learn with Me, Macau. We are located in Macau SAR China near Hong Kong. Let us know if your interested.