Hi everyone,
I recently moved to Phnom Penh to teach English. I hold a 150-hour TEFL certificate and have previous teaching experience (both online and 1-on-1 tutoring), though I don't have experience managing full classrooms yet. I haven't landed a position so far and am really eager to get my foot in the door.
I’ve heard that walking in and dropping off CVs in person at local/neighborhood schools and neighborhood language centers is often the best way to find opportunities—especially for centers that need teachers on short notice and don't advertise online.
A few questions for the community:
Which neighborhoods/districts in Phnom Penh have a high density of these types of schools and language centres?
Are there specific local language centers or smaller school chains that are welcoming to native/TEFL teachers transitioning into their first classroom role?
Any tips for walk-ins? Is asking directly for the Director/HR the standard approach, or is leaving a CV at reception usually enough?
Any leads, advice, or recommendations on where to start pounding the pavement would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks in advance for the help!