FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: Male teachers are expected to wear a professional white shirt, smart black trousers, tie, belt, and black or brown office footwear. A tie will be provided by MediaKids at the orientation course. Male teachers are also required to have a trimmed professional look for both their hairstyle and facial hair.

As for female teachers, a professional white blouse along with a smart black or plain skirt, belt, and closed-toe professional shoes are required. Two white blouses will be provided by MediaKids at the orientation course.

A: Accommodation is pre-arranged in the form of an apartment, small house, bungalow, or a room in a shared house. Most of the accommodations are chosen based on proximity to the school, amenities, and budget. Depending on location, single/shared houses may be provided or suggested. Most accommodations will be studio-type apartments.

3,000 Thai Baht housing allowance is provided by MediaKids. Depending on school location and availability, we have three different contracts for accommodation:

• Take Care – the cost of rent will be transferred directly by MediaKids to the landowner every month
• Over Budget – 3,000 Thai Baht will be transferred directly by MediaKids to the landowner every month, and any amount in excess will be deducted from the teacher’s salary
• Take Budget – 3,000 Thai Baht will be included on top of the monthly salary, and it will be the teacher’s responsibility to find their own accommodation

Q: What amenities are included in the accommodation? Are utility bills covered by MediaKids?

A: All accommodations include basic amenities such as a bed, dresser, and air conditioner. Moreover, depending on location and type of accommodation, some will include extra amenities, e.g., TV, fridge, sofa.

Teachers are responsible for monthly utilities, such as electric and water bills. These can be approximately 1,000 Thai Baht/month depending on usage.

Q: How far is the accommodation from the school?

A: Most of our accommodations are a five to fifteen-minute commute from the school. Many placements are within walking distance, but some places require you to take public transportation or ride your own motorbike.

A: Aside from instructing the main curriculum program (ECD/IEP/MEP), teachers are required to implement any supplemental programs provided to the school by MediaKids Academy, including but not limited to the following:

• MediaKids Awards – Teach and train the students using the English vocabulary lists provided by the curriculum team
• Open House – Participate in an open house event where the general public can take a look around the school and learn more about it
• Morning Talk – Prepare a topic of discussion to present for 2-5 minutes at the morning assembly
• Morning Greeting (Gate Duty) – Greet students and parents at the front of the gate as requested by the school
• MediaKids Application/MediaKids Online – Assist the students with learning through the MediaKids application/online platform
• English Camp (usually held on a weekend) – Lead a team of students through fun, energy-filled games and activities
• Teaching Thai Teachers – Teach English to Thai teachers by creating your own presentation using a provided list of topics

A: The room we arrange is a shared room. Private rooms are available on request for an additional cost of 450-500 Thai Baht per night.

Q: Will food be provided?

A: Snacks will be provided during breaks, however, meals before and after the course will be the responsibility of the teachers.

Q: How will the orientation benefit the start of my life in Thailand?

A: We will provide you with information about how to work with Thai schools and Thai students. You will also be supported with a curriculum, lesson planning guidance, and grading workshop. During the course, you will be taught basic Thai phrases and get the chance to meet other foreign teachers and MediaKids staff that you will be working with throughout the semester.