Bahasa Melayu Teacher

KS International School; Alor Setar; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

KS International School in Malaysia seeks a dedicated teacher to plan and deliver engaging Bahasa Melayu lessons, address diverse learning needs, and monitor student progress in a multilingual environment. You will collaborate with colleagues, participate in meetings, and support school programmes while upholding high standards of classroom management.

The role requires a valid teaching qualification and familiarity with the Malaysian Curriculum Standards, with English proficiency and

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Bahasa Melayu, Linguistics, Education or related field.
• Possess a valid teaching qualification and credentialing.
• Familiarity with Malaysian Curriculum Standards and international school expectations.
• Proficient with digital tools for teaching and learning.
• Strong English written and verbal communication (IELTS 6+).
• Able to teach across age groups from young children to teens.
• Prior experience in international or multilingual environments preferred.
• Experience teaching Bahasa Melayu per Malaysian Curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective lessons according to the teaching schedule.
• Address students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Conduct assessments, maintain student records, and monitor academic progress.
• Provide appropriate academic support and guidance to students.
• Maintain a positive, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Promote good student discipline, attendance, punctuality, and adherence to school policies.
• Participate in staff and parent meetings, examinations, invigilation, school events, and co‑curricular activities.
• Support school programmes and supervisory duties, including activities outside regular hours when required.
• Assist the Principal and school management with administrative and teaching‑related matters.
• Prepare and submit required teaching documents and reports.
• Participate in professional development programmes and undertake other duties assigned by the Principal or Head of Department.

Skills

Lesson planning

Assessment

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

English communication

Collaboration with staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Bahasa Melayu

Valid teaching qualification

Knowledge of Malaysian Curriculum Standards

Experience in international/multilingual settings

Tools

Digital teaching tools

Job description

• Plan and deliver effective lessons according to the teaching schedule.
• Address students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Conduct assessments, maintain student records, and monitor academic progress.
• Provide appropriate academic support and guidance to students.
• Maintain a positive, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Promote good student discipline, attendance, punctuality, and adherence to school policies.
• Participate in staff and parent meetings, examinations, invigilation, school events, and co‑curricular activities.
• Support school programmes and supervisory duties, including activities outside regular hours when required.
• Assist the Principal and school management with administrative and teaching‑related matters.
• Prepare and submit required teaching documents and reports.
• Participate in professional development programmes and undertake other duties assigned by the Principal or Head of Department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Bahasa Melayu, Linguistics, Education, or a related field.
• Valid teaching qualification.
• Familiarity with the Malaysian Curriculum Standards and international school expectations.
• Proficient in using digital tools for teaching and learning.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills (equivalent to IELTS Band 6).
• Able to teach students across different age groups, from young children to teenagers.
• Experience in an international or multilingual learning environment is preferred.
• Experience teaching Bahasa Melayu based on the Malaysian Curriculum is preferred.