Part-Time Teacher Trainer (Observer) Job Opening

Ninja Teacher TEFL Academy is looking for a passionate educator to join our team as a part-time teacher trainer (observer) for our classroom-based TEFL courses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This role involves observing and evaluating TEFL course trainees during their practicum teaching classes:

- Observing and evaluating several practicum classes in weeks 3 and 4 of each 4-week TEFL course (9 courses run per year)

- Observed classes fall on weekday evenings between 5.30pm - 9pm

- A higher number of observer slots available per course in June 2025 and October 2025

- Training provided by a highly experienced TEFL trainer

Candidates should be available at least 2 weekday evenings (availability on more days is an advantage) during weeks 3 and 4 of each course. Please share your expected availability when applying. You can find our program dates here: https://ninjateacher.com/dates

In addition, we are looking for a candidate available to assist TEFL trainees with lesson planning on weekdays from 2pm - 4pm in weeks 2 - 4 of the courses running in June 2025 and October 2025. This may be combined with the above role or be conducted by another individual. Please indicate in the application if you’re also interested in this role.

You’ll learn from, and work closely with, our highly qualified and experienced teacher training team, including our Head Trainer who has a M.Ed in Professional Development For Language Education, Trinity CertTESOL, Cambridge DELTA, is a qualified CELTA Tutor and has 17 years of experience as an ESL educator.

This role includes responsibilities, such as:

- Assisting our TEFL course participants with lesson planning during the course

- Observing and giving feedback on TEFL course trainees’ practical teaching

- Occasionally teaching ESL classes to young learners when cover is required

- Supporting our trainers with training related duties

Our ideal candidate:

- Has 3+ years ELT experience with a range of ages

- Holds a Bachelor’s degree and initial teaching qualification (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA)

- Has obtained further relevant qualifications e.g. DELTA, DipTESOL, MA Education etc

- Previous teacher training or academic management experience is a plus

- Has the confidence and aptitude to work with adult TEFL course participants

- Is encouraging and patient with new TEFL trainee teachers

- Is excited about giving people the opportunity to start a new career abroad, instill a passion for teaching in them, and help them transition into life in Vietnam

Candidates must be currently in Ho Chi Minh City to be considered for the role.

Learn more about us and our programs at: https://ninjateacher.com

To apply, submit your application below. Please indicate your expected availability in your application.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and further discussion of position details.