Personal Attributes Of Thai International School Teachers

Landing an international teaching job is no mean task. Employers always get hundreds of applications, and for you to ace through all the hiring process, then it means you impressed the recruiting managers. 

 

Apart from the obvious educational background, international schools are always seeking for some personal attributes in teachers. They want a teacher who is highly flexible and adaptable to fill in the vacancy. Not only that, they are looking for a teacher who will easily adapt to living in a new country and will collaborate with other members of staff.  

 

Below are some personal attributes employers are always looking for in international teachers as per thaisticksf. 

 

Highly flexible
In an international setting, things are a whole lot different from what you are used to. You will miss the train, or the school bus. Your plans may not end up as planned. You will need to work and thrive amidst all the chaos. If this is your personality, you are ahead of the rest in your job search. 

 

Naturally outgoing
Do you love meeting new people? Or perhaps trying out new things. If you are the kind of person who doesn’t mind indulging in a new culture, you may be a good fit. You easily adapt to new surroundings and fit in with ease. 

 

Positive
Moving to a new country comes with its fair share of misfortunes. There is the language barrier, culture shock and often, things may not go as planned. If you are optimistic, in whatever situation and you give the people around you hope, then you will adjust into the new culture quite easily despite the tough times. 

 

A good team member 
You will work with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Most of your time will be spend with your co-workers. Sometimes, you will even share rooms with your workmates. If you are team focused, have great interpersonal skills, then you will succeed teaching abroad. 

 

Happy-go-lucky person
To succeed in your new teaching role, you will need to adapt to several new things. This can only work if you are an easy going person. 

 

Easy to adapt 
If you are the kind of person that easily fits in, then you will succeed in your new international teaching job. You will connect with your students, cope with the rest of the teaching staff and adjust to the new environment with ease.

 

Determined
Why did you choose to go teach in an international school away from home? Is it because you want to better yourself? Do you want to explore a new career and culture? Whatever your reasons, if you are an ambitious person, you are likely to improve yourself in all aspects. 

 

If you looking to apply for be a teacher or looking for International school in Bangkok for your children you can visit Thai-Chinese International School.