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English Teacher at English 1 Kids & Teens in Indonesia (Batam & Sumatra)
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Indonesia > Batam, Sumatra
Contract
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SalaryMonthly salary of 16.5m-18m IDR per month (Salary = Base + Accommodation
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Degree RequiredYes
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RecruiterEnglish 1 YHA Group
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DescriptionWe are seeking modern educators for a position that truly stands out in Indonesia for its support, standards, facilities, and career prospects. Work in Batam & Sumatra, and experience first-hand the impact you can have on a child’s development and education, while growing your career through the support of their network and experienced teams. We foster creative, passionate teams at our centre, enabling you to fully realise your potential, and in turn be part of a group that strives to build a creative environment for our students!
What you will do:
- Teach English to children ages 3 to 18
- Teach a variety of our core classes with your regular students, and then more unique activities such as Life Clubs, school trips, and cultural events.
- Maintain ongoing records, scores, and progress reports related to your classes.
- Provide meaningful updates to parents during Parent-Teacher Meetings, and perform placement tests for new students.
- Continuous professional development through in-centre training, collaborating with other teachers, and learning through our online training system.
Our schools are a part of YHA Group, one of the biggest growing groups in the English 1 family, and the biggest in Sumatra and the Riau Islands. We are a young group, with the drive and energy to provide amazing English classes for their students, and at the same time providing a real gateway for our foreign teachers to truly experience the beauty of different Indonesian cultures and nature. Some may choose Bali for the reputation, others may choose Jakarta for the big-city feel, but Batam & Sumatra are where you can really feel the mix of tradition and modernity. Our location provides an excellent gateway for exploring local cultures and natural wonders, as well as visiting nearby powerhouses such as Malaysia and Singapore.
Locations Available:
- Batam: The heart of the Riau Islands, and within sight of Singapore & Malaysia, and the local delights of Bintan Island. Batam is also Indonesian's English 1 School of the year for 2025!
- Binjai: A smaller city near Medan, famous for its fruit and peaceful living! Within easy reach of Gunung Leuser National Park, where you can explore the jungles and experience real Sumatran Nature.
- Medan: The capital of Northern Sumatra, a melting pot of many ethnic groups, and Indonesia’s 3rd biggest city! One of the fastest growing schools in the country.
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Benefits- Monthly salary of 16.5m-18m IDR per month (Salary = Base + Accommodation)
- Contract completion bonus
- Flight reimbursement (after 3 months)
- Local health insurance
- Twelve days of personal leave + National holidays + minimum one week each at Christmas and Lebaran
- Professional training
- For those with clear drive and ambition, there are opportunities to extend your contract and build your career with our group -
Requirements- TEFL level 5 Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field
- Clean background check
- Willing to commit to a 1-year contract -
Date Posted17th December 2025
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