2020-21 Recruitment Guide INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PHNOM PENH PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA

ispp.edu.kh ispp.edu.kh 1 What if you could enjoy the benefits of living in beautiful Cambodia and working at a world-class international school?

The International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) is a co-educational not-for-profit English medium day school enrolling students from Early Years (age 3) through to Grade 12. The school is housed in a modern, purpose-built campus in a fast growing area of the city. 2 ispp.edu.kh Our School History

In 1989, ISPP was formed by a group of families that worked the IB Diploma, and the Middle Years Programme followed in for non-governmental organisations. The first six students 2001. In 2004, the Primary Years Programme was authorised, met part-time in the home of a parent who was also the making ISPP a fully accredited, three programme IB World teacher. In 1990, in a rented villa, ISPP took the first real steps School. ISPP is also accredited by both the Western Association to become a normal day school, with a curriculum and a of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (USA) and the Council of Kindergarten to Grade 4 programme set in place. Student International Schools (CIS) (Europe). numbers increased to 11 and the school’s Charter was written and approved, establishing it as a parent-owned and In November 2015, ISPP was awarded full re-accreditation operated, non-sectarian, non-profit school. status with CIS/WASC and full re-authorisation of all three IB programmes. In 2020-21, ISPP has begun the process for In 1995, the school was licensed by the Cambodian Ministry re-accreditation and reauthorisation with both organisations. of Education, Youth and Sport. In 2000, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organisation approved the school to offer

Guiding Statements Vision Statement Learning together, growing together, each making a difference.

ISPP Mission Statement ISPP empowers students, in a caring, inclusive international environment, to achieve their potential by pursuing personal and academic excellence, and to grow as responsible global citizens who celebrate diversity.

International Mindedness The statement on international mindedness is our school’s commitment to weave the concept of interrelatedness in the greater world through the learning opportunities created inside and outside of ISPP.

Students develop their curiosity about the world, extend their understanding and appreciation of shared values, cultural differences and equity, while striving to effect positive change.

ispp.edu.kh 3 Strategic Plan 2020-24

The ISPP Strategic Plan 2020-24 was approved by the Board of Trustees in April 2020, and outlines our ambitious goals for the next four years. There are four main pillars - Learning, Community, Environment and Well-being. This is a living document and we take pride at ISPP in actually effecting positive change, not just talking about it.

Learning Environment In recent years we have defined our Learning Principles and We have enjoyed great successes with our Environmental created a dynamic culture of collaboration within our faculty. goal. We now produce more than 1 megawatt of our own In our Community section we have greatly strengthened solar power, which meets over 60% of our needs. Our cam- our outreach in Cambodia and service learning opportu- pus proudly supports a ban on single-use plastics and our nities. To support our strategic intentions for the coming students are always looking for new environmental initia- years, we created a new leadership position - Director of tives through our Environmental Action Committees (EAC). Teaching, Learning, Innovation and Impact. This will ensure In 2018, ISPP was the first school in Cambodia to be awarded we effectively engage a diverse group of learners through a holistic programme of best teaching and learning practices, the prestigious Eco-school Green Flag accreditation, reflect- supported by appropriate use of technology. ing our students’ and community’s commitment to protect- ing our environment. In 2020-21, we will work towards our Community Green Flag re-accreditation. Our strategic plan will ensure we continue to impact positively on ISPP’s environmental We aim to be exemplary guests in this country through a footprint, develop new opportunities, and make an impact number of programs which are financially supported by at school, community, regional and global levels. philanthropic policy. The Cambodia Teacher Training Project, which includes four local primary schools and a teacher Well-being training college, is supported with financial and educational resources. We are very proud of our host country scholarship Our newest strategic pillar commits us to take action and program which supports 16 students from impoverished make positive impacts for all dimensions of well-being for families from the poorest part of Phnom Penh on a full schol- students, faculty, staff and community. We aim to embed arship from Grade 6 to Grade 12. We believe this program contemporary best practice to promote health and well-be- will be transformative not only for the scholarship students, ing, including with the development of a coordinated and but for all students in terms of their world perspective. Our aligned social and emotional curriculum. current strategic plan aims to develop our school as a centre that enriches the community through education, philanthro- py, arts, sports and culture.

Facilities

Our world-class campus complements our established IB and Kindergarten, with a built-in learning kitchen. There is learning programmes and meets the needs of our broad a multi-use sports complex including an air-conditioned and balanced curriculum. The campus features a black- gymnasium with 3 courts, dance studio, a ten-lane Olympic- box theatre with seating for 430 people, a multi-level sized swimming pool and sporting fields. Knowledge Centre housing its two libraries and technology centres, a cafeteria for Grades 1-12 and one for Early Years

4 ispp.edu.kh What if you could join a diverse community of teachers and students in a well-established IB world school?

Our Curriculum

IB PYP IB MYP The PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12 (Early Years 1 The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to Grade 5). In the Early Years, we reference the IB Early Years (MYP) is designed for students aged 11 to 16 (Grades 6-10). in the PYP: Educators’ Perspective documentation. The PYP The curriculum contains eight subject groups that are is a concept-based transdisciplinary programme designed to interpreted through six Global Contexts, which are used by foster the development of the whole child: academic, social, students to make real-life connections in their learning. The physical, emotional and cultural. This curriculum framework programme also encompasses five skill clusters across their offers a comprehensive approach to teaching and learning curriculum - the Approaches to Learning (ATLs). Assessment and allows students to develop meaningful understanding in the MYP is criterion-related. Service as action is also an through inquiry. Students are provided opportunities essential component of the MYP, as students are encouraged to acquire knowledge, concepts and skills, and to take to make a positive impact in their local communities. meaningful action. The PYP curriculum model provides guidelines for: IB DP • A written curriculum with learning outcomes (what do The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a we want students to learn) rigorous, pre-university academic program for Grades 11 and 12. Students study six academic subjects as well as • Teaching methodology (how best will students learn) a course in critical thinking, Theory of Knowledge. Three • Effective assessment (how will we know what students subjects are studied at standard level (SL) and three at have learned) higher level (HL), which allows for greater depth and breadth in study. Students also complete a 4000-word independent The PYP strives for balance between understanding of research project (the Extended Essay) and participate in concepts, the acquisition of knowledge and skills, the experiential learning through Creativity, Action and Service development of positive attitudes and the opportunity to (CAS). Students’ coursework and final exams are externally initiate appropriate and relevant action. The programme moderated. The IB Diploma is transferable to universities identifies a body of knowledge for all students in all cultures: all around the world and provides graduates with an languages, mathematics, the arts, social studies, science and internationally recognisable certificate. Further, many technology, and Personal, Social, Physical Education (PSPE). universities, particularly in the United States and Canada, Teachers and students use key questions that are concept- offer college credit to students who have achieved at a high based to structure the units of inquiry. Students acquire level in the programme. and apply approaches to learning (social, communications, thinking, research and self-management skills) while developing an understanding of important concepts.

Accreditations/Affiliations

International Baccalaureate (IB) Council of International Schools (CIS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) East Asian Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA) International Schools Sports Association Phnom Penh (ISSAPP) Young Athletes of Phnom Penh (YAPP) Eco-Schools Green Flag ispp.edu.kh 5 IB Learner Profile

The IB learner profile provides a long-term Open-minded vision of education at ISPP. It is a set of ideals We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal that can inspire, motivate and focus the work histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We of schools and teachers, uniting them in a seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are common purpose. IB learners strive to be: willing to grow from the experience. Caring Inquirers We show empathy, compassion and respect towards We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and the needs and feelings of others. We have a personal research. We know how to learn independently and with commitment to service, and to make a positive difference to others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of the lives of others and to the environment. learning throughout life. Risk-takers Knowledgeable We approach uncertainty with forethought and We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring determination; we work independently and cooperatively knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are issues and ideas which have local and global significance. resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and

Thinkers change.

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and Balanced take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise We understand the importance of balancing different initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. aspects of our lives -- intellectual, physical and emotional -- Communicators to achieve well- being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world We express ideas ourselves confidently and creatively in in which we live. more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening respecfully to the perspectives of other Reflective individuals and groups. We thoughtfully consider the world around our own learning Principled and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of development. fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

6 ispp.edu.kh ISPP Community

The Students The school currently has more than 900 students, split roughly equally between Elementary (Early Years - Grade 5) and Secondary (Grades 6 - 12) with steady growth each year. The diversity of student nationalities, together with reasonable class sizes, provide a wonderful environment for students to receive considerable individualised attention within the classroom and to gain an appreciation and under- standing of other cultures.

NATIONALITY SPREAD OF STUDENTS

China 5% Cambodia 30% Australia 8%

South Korea 7%

50NATIONALITIES UK 4%

Japan 3% Other 23%

USA 20%

The Faculty Technology at ISPP The ISPP administration and faculty reflect the diversity If you are thinking of teaching at ISPP, you will be pleased of the student population - we currently have 110 faculty with the current and ever improving state of information members representing 27 countries. All teachers and admin- technology on campus and around the city. We have fast istrators are fully certified and qualified in their various fields, broadband and make internet connectivity a priority. We with many having advanced degrees in education. Specially have a Bring Your Own Macbook programme for students trained to teach the IB programmes, a number of our teach- in Grades 6-12. Students in Elementary use school laptops, ers are also IB workshop leaders, visiting team members desktops and iPads, which are typically 1:2 across all grade and leaders, moderators and examiners. Our teachers have levels above Early Years. Each classroom is equipped with a strong work ethic, a positive outlook and are dedicated to Apple TV, a data projector and a screen. Teachers have creating a professional learning community at ISPP. access to document cameras, digital still and video cameras, presentation tools and scanners, through the library checkout system. 27 TEACHER NATIONALITIES We offer a core suite of online tools for our teachers and Australia 15% students. We use Google Apps for Education. Secondary students use blogs for sharing achievements and

UK 15% collaboration and in Elementary Storypark is used with Early Years, and Seesaw used throughout from Kindergarten to Grade 5. Canada 14%

Our school data management system is ManageBac, which 27NATIONALITIES is used for curriculum planning, sharing and assessing tasks,

USA 23% scheduling student assignments, monitoring Extended Essay, Personal Project, CAS, and Service and Action, Other 30% communicating with parents and students, sharing key files, New Zealand 5% coordinating student groups, and reporting to parents.

ispp.edu.kh 7 What if you could work in a school where teachers are respected, supported and encouraged?

Requirements to teach at ISPP

• Qualified and certified in teaching area • Genuinely interested in child development • Knowledgeable in subject area • Positive outlook on the world • Value collaboration and teamwork • Strong work ethic • Understand the power of community • Committed to becoming a better teacher • Healthy, active and energetic • Criminal record clearance from previous • Good sense of humour countries of employment and home country • Patient and flexible

• Genuinely interested in teaching and learning

8 ispp.edu.kh ispp.edu.kh 9 Professional Growth Plans

The ISPP Profile of an Educator outlines the expectations and • Standard 3 Assessment of Student Learning practices for teaching at ISPP. The Profile of an Educator is • Standard 4 Collaboration organised into five standards with associated practices: • Standard 5 Professional Engagement • Standard 1 Professional Knowledge (Know how students learn) • Standard 6 Leadership (only applicable to those teachers in teacher • Standard 2 Teaching & Learning leader positions) (Know content and how to teach it)

Teaching Compensation Plan Organisational Structure Remuneration

The school is governed by the ISPP Parent Association ISPP offers competitive salaries (paid in US dollars, tax free) through a parent-elected/appointed hybrid Board of commensurate with experience and education. For initial Trustees. The Board is composed of nine members: five are placement, each step on the salary scale represents full elected and four must be appointed with at least one, and years of relevant teaching experience in an English-speaking not more than three, from the community at large. The Elementary/Secondary School. The maximum entry level is Director is an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees Step 9. After the initial year of teaching at ISPP, teachers will and is the Chief Executive Officer of the School. The Director advance one step annually on the salary scale. is assisted by the Principals, Assistant Principals and Operations Administrator in the day-to-day functioning of the school.

10 ispp.edu.kh Benefits

These are reviewed and updated annually, Interest-Free Loan following Board approval. The benefits outlined Equivalent to one month’s salary to be repaid over ten below apply to the current academic year, 2020- months. 21. Overseas hired teachers receive the following benefits: Housing Allowance Rent allowance per month: Shipping/Settling in Allowance • Single teachers without dependents US$750 US$1500 at the beginning of employment; US$500 per contract year up to a maximum of US$2000 at the end of • Single teacher with one dependent: US$985 employment. • Single teacher with two or more dependents: US$1,045 Contract Travel • Teaching couple without dependents US$1,085 Airfare from home of record to Phnom Penh and return for • Teaching couple with one dependent US$1,240 teacher and eligible dependents. • Teaching couple with two dependents: US$1,280

Visas & Work Permits Severance and Pension Contribution Administrative assistance provided and costs paid by ISPP for As required by Cambodian Labour Law, the school will teacher and eligible dependents. provide the employee with a ‘severance’ payment of 5% of annual net salary, plus an additional 2% contribution to a Annual Home Leave retirement plan as part of their fixed duration contract. These Annual home leave travel, based on the lowest quote from amounts will be paid to the employee on a monthly basis. airlines for teacher and eligible dependents. Leave Fee Waivers Sick, Personal, Recruitment, Maternity, Paternity/Partner and School fees (tuition, entrance and capital fees) waived in full Adoption, Emergency/Compassionate. for school-age dependents. Professional Development (PD) Group Insurance Opportunities Medical Evacuation, Emergency School Evacuation provided Every two years, unless there is a need (i.e. IB new to teacher and eligible dependents; Long Term Disability programme and/or introductory requirements) teachers may Insurance provided to full time teachers with Cigna. apply for PD courses that are reimbursed up to $1,500.

Compensation Plan

ispp.edu.kh 11 Faculty Salary Scale 2020-21 Salaries and benefits are reviewed and updated annually.

5% Severance 5% Severance Year of II (Certified + Basic Degree: Payment + 2% III (Certified + Advance Payment + 2% Step Services PGCE/BA/BS) Retirement Degree: MA/MS/MED/PHD) Retirement Contribution Contribution

0 0-1 37,476 40,099 38,827 41,545

1 2 38,715 41,425 40,064 42,868

2 3 39,951 42,748 41,303 44,194

3 4 41,190 44,073 42,540 45,518

4 5 42,427 45,397 43,780 46,845

5 6 43,666 46,723 45,017 48,168

6 7 44,904 48,047 46,255 49,493

7 8 46,142 49,372 47,493 50,818

8 9 47,380 50,697 48,729 52,140

9 10 48,617 52,020 49,968 53,466

10 49,856 53,346 51,205 54,789

11 51,093 54,670 52,444 56,115

12 52,332 55,995 53,681 57,439

13 53,569 57,319 54,921 58,765

14 54,807 58,643 56,158 60,089

15 56,046 59,969 57,396 61,414

16 57,284 61,294 58,634 62,738

17 58,522 62,619 59,871 64,062

18 59,759 63,942 61,110 65,388

19 60,998 65,268 62,347 66,711

12 ispp.edu.kh More About Us Service and Action Sports Teams Through service initiatives, ISPP aims to develop caring, ISPP has an active sports programme that includes principled and responsible global citizens. Service swimming, volleyball, rugby, basketball and football. projects at ISPP build relationships between the school Teams compete with other local schools as well as in the community and local communities in need. By engaging International Schools Sports Association of Phnom Penh in active service, our students are empowered to become (ISSAPP) and the Mekong River International Schools informed, purposeful and active citizens who affect Association (MRISA), a regional sports league that includes meaningful change. schools in Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia. Elementary students also compete in Young Athletes of Global Citizenship Activities Phnom Penh (YAPP) sporting events during the year. The purpose of the Global Citizenship Activities is to introduce students to new learning experiences, Model United Nations encouraging them to take risks in exploring their Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic simulation of own strengths and weaknesses and undertaking new the United Nations that aims to educate participants about challenges in the areas of Creativity, Activity and Service global issues, effective communication, globalisation and at an appropriate level. Through the programme, it is multilateral diplomacy. In MUN, students take on roles expected that MYP and DP students will grow in their as diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an personal commitment to service in the community. intergovernmental organisation. ISPP hosts its own MUN,

Productions (ISPPMUN) in October of each school year. ISPP presents a dramatic and musical production every year. Elementary and Secondary alternate the type of Student Council production to give more students an opportunity to The Secondary Student Council, consisting of President, perform. Vice President, Secretary, Activity Coordinator and Board Representatives, is elected each year by the student body. After School Activities The Student Council takes up school matters of interest to students, acts as a liaison between students and the school, The ISPP After School Programme (ASP) is designed for and organises social and fundraising events. students to learn while having fun in a safe environment. The purpose of the ASP is recreational not competitive, The Elementary School Student Council is comprised of a with activities open to all ISPP students as well as other number of representatives from Grades 2 to 5. Students children from within the Phnom Penh community. meet weekly and are active in promoting school spirit, The programme is built to create skills that allow international mindedness and taking action, including being children to experience multicultural settings, while active members of the Environmental Action Committee. developing self-esteem and problem solving skills.

ispp.edu.kh 13 What if you could live in a country where old meets new in a fascinating blend of ancient culture and contemporary development?

Living in Phnom Penh

Like any great Southeast Asian capital, Phnom Penh offers superb dining, lively nightlife, and plenty of attractions for the visitor – including the Royal Palace, National Museum, the Tonle Bassac and Mekong rivers, a vibrant food scene and a host of ancient temples and picturesque natural spots easily reachable as day trips.

Although busy and cosmopolitan, the city is easy to navigate with small number of major arterial roads, and quiet side streets laid out in numbered grid. Tuk tuks and motodops (motorcycle taxis) are the usual form of public transport, while locals and independent expats prefer their own ‘motos’ to zip around. In Phnom Penh, everyday life is lived on the street, and the many small parks, roadsides and other public spaces are alive with Cambodians young and old, their daily collection of alms. At the same time, the city is who congregate to play badminton, fly kites or socialise on developing and modernising rapidly - new shopping malls, the grass with a cob of corn or sour mango from a roadside international food chains and quirky bars and restaurants vendor. It is a charmingly old-fashioned city with classic are opening regularly. It’s this combination of the old and colonial architecture and gold and white temples (wats) at the new, the modern and the traditional, intertwined every turn. throughout a compact city that makes Phnom Penh so captivating. Cambodia hosts the temples of Angkor, located Phnom Penh represents a fusion of all that is old and new in in Siem Reap, less than an hour’s flight from Phnom Penh, as Cambodia. People still do their shopping in local markets, well as beautiful beaches and pristine islands off its southern cyclo drivers still glide down the streets and monks make coastline.

14 ispp.edu.kh With many just a hop, skip and jump (or short flight) away, Rank City Country Phnom Penh is a convenient stepping stone to exploring (2020) other Southeast Asian cities. It’s easy to spend a weekend 1 Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR enjoying the hustle and bustle of sprawling Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City, while still enjoying the relative calm and 5 Singapore Singapore convenience of Cambodia’s capital as your very comfortable 10 Beijing China home. 11 Seoul South Korea 16 Jakarta Indonesia Cost of Living Index 35 Bangkok Thailand Mercer’s 2020 Cost of Living Rankings compare the cost 60 Mumbai India of living for expatriates in cities worldwide. The survey 80 Manila Philippines measures the comparative cost of more than 200 goods and 83 Yangon Myanmar services in each location, including housing, transportation, 109 Phnom Penh Cambodia food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment. Phnom Penh’s vibrant lifestyle options are surprisingly reasonable 111 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam compared to other capital and major cities in the region. www.mercer.com

Average Temperature (In degrees celsius)

Cambodia’s tropical climate means temperate conditions year-round and includes a monsoon or rainy season, which occurs between June and October, and a cooler dry season between December - February.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Phnom Penh, Cambodia 25 26 28 29 28 27 27 27 26 26 25 24 www.weatherbase.com

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