Careers at Clever Junior®
Teach English to kids in Vietnam
Build your teaching career and settle in Vietnam, safely. Visa, work permit and accommodation support plus training, all included.
- Clever Junior® founded
- 2015
- Clever Junior® founded
- campuses across Vietnam
- 6
- campuses across Vietnam
- student ages
- 3-14
- student ages
- Google rating
- 4.9★
- Google rating
Cao Bang 
Cao Bang 
Thanh Hoa 
Long Bien 
Thanh Hoa 
Da Nang 
Long Bien 
Cao Bang 
Long Bien
Operated by Clever Academy, the English and test-prep training brand of Kaplan (USA) in Vietnam.
Teach and meet students from anywhere
Clever Junior teachers meet their students where they are, in an onsite classroom or online. Opportunities to make a difference exist across Vietnam.
Onsite classrooms
Small classes of young learners and teens at our campuses, with a set curriculum, lesson goals and classroom standards.
Online classes
Teachers with demonstrated teaching success may also apply for virtual positions.
From teacher to leader
The Clever Junior Professional Teaching Development Program (CJPTDP) gives qualifying teachers networking, resources and new teaching skills to grow within Clever Junior® and beyond.
Education for everyone
Clever Junior Education Partner Solutions (CJEPS) partners with local schools and universities to help underrepresented students close the opportunity gap.
Values that make a great Clever Junior® teacher
- 01
Ambition
A growth mindset.
- 02
Resilience
Agile, flexible and ready to drive active change.
- 03
Innovation
Ready to apply new teaching technologies to support evolving learning needs.
- 04
Heart
A passion for learning and for helping others reach their goals.
- 05
Camaraderie
A desire to work with extremely bright and driven colleagues.
Choose how you want to teach
Successful teachers are offered a full-time or part-time contract. Online roles are open to teachers with a proven track record.
Full-time
Full packageA full package for teachers relocating to Vietnam.
- Attractive monthly salary based on your qualifications, plus possible bonuses
- Insurance
- Visa and work permit support, application fee sponsored
- Accommodation support
- At least 100 teaching hours a month, 1 day off per week
Part-time
Teach alongside your other plans in Vietnam.
- Competitive hourly pay
- Classes mostly on evenings and weekends
- Campuses located in big cities
- Free or discounted classes
Online
For teachers with demonstrated teaching success.
- Teach Clever Junior students from home
- Virtual training from the comfort of home
The job
What you will do
Teach Clever Junior's methods to Very Young Learners, Young Learners and Teens, and help every student reach their learning outcomes.
- Teach lessons using Clever Junior's methods and strategies
- Monitor and comment on each student's progress, and share feedback with parents through our teaching assistants and systems
- Take attendance for every class you teach
- Guide students in using their digital course resources
- Join ongoing training and development
- Help with workshops and presentations at local schools and career fairs when needed
Your schedule in your pocket
Clever Junior EMS and the Zalo Mini App give you today's classes, attendance, timesheets and payslips on your phone. No paperwork chasing.
Clever Junior EMS and the Zalo Mini App are built on Schoolory, the operating system for language and tutoring centers, developed by VNIS Group.
Everything you need for your career and life
Flexibility
Classes tend to be on evenings and weekends, so they fit easily into your personal schedule.
Online training
Engage with our best-in-class virtual training program from the comfort of home, then keep growing with ongoing training.
Visa and work permit
Our HR team assists with your visa and work permit application, with the work permit fee sponsored for full-time teachers.
Accommodation
Accommodation and transportation support, so settling in is one less thing to worry about.
Insurance
Insurance is part of the full-time package.
Free or discounted classes
Free or discounted classes for our teachers.
Where you could teach
6 campuses from the mountains to the Mekong
Classes run at our campuses in Hanoi and across the provinces. Tell us your preferred campus when you apply, or leave it open.
Hanoi, the capital
Long Bien Campus (Hanoi)
Open since May 2023 in Long Bien, across the Red River from central Hanoi.
Far north, mountains
Cao Bang Campus
The first Clever Junior campus in Cao Bang city, open since September 2019.
North-central coast
Thanh Hoa Campus
In the center of Thanh Hoa city.
North-central coast
Ha Tinh Campus
In Ha Tinh province on the north-central coast.
Central coast
Da Nang Campus
Opened in March 2024 in Da Nang, Vietnam's central beach city.
Mekong Delta
My Tho Campus
In My Tho, gateway to the Mekong Delta.
Teaching and living in Vietnam
Vietnam has an emerging economy and is one of the rising stars among overseas destinations. Every year more foreigners come to live and work here.
Work and travel
A beautiful country, ideal for combining work and travel.
Competitive income
Competitive income for foreigners working in Vietnam.
Low cost of living
A low cost of living for foreigners in Vietnam.
What you need to apply
Teaching experience is not required, but you should know how to engage a class and have a passion for helping others succeed.
- 01
College or university graduate
- 02
A TEFL, TESOL or similar certificate from an internationally accredited institution
- 03
A passport from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Singapore
- 04
Good problem-solving, creative-thinking and time-management skills
- 05
Some experience in teaching, public speaking or customer service is a plus
Documents to prepare (in English)
- A cover letter
- An updated CV
- A copy of your passport
- Copies of your degrees and certificates
- Reference letters, if any
Applying from outside Vietnam? Make sure your passport is valid for the long term, and have your education and work documents authenticated and translated by the competent authorities. You will need them for your work permit and temporary residence card.
From application to your first class
Apply online
Send the form below, or email your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team.
Teacher audition
Show us your teaching, communication and presentation skills in a short demo lesson.
Interview
Meet the Clever Junior team if the audition goes well.
Offer
Successful teachers are offered a full-time or part-time contract.
Visa and work permit
Our HR team assists with your visa and work permit application.
Training and first class
Complete your training, meet your campus team and start teaching.
Apply in a few minutes
Tell us about yourself. Our recruitment team reads every application and contacts you by email or phone.
- Full-time, part-time or online
- Visa and work permit support
- Takes about 3 minutes
Prefer email?
Questions teachers ask
Do I need teaching experience?
No. Teaching experience is not required, but you should know how to engage a class and have a passion for helping others succeed. A TEFL, TESOL or similar certificate is expected.
Which passports do you accept?
We accept applicants holding passports from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
Can I apply from outside Vietnam?
Yes. Make sure your passport is valid for the long term and have your education and work documents authenticated and translated. You will need them for your work permit and temporary residence card, and our HR team helps you through the process.
How much will I earn?
Full-time teachers receive an attractive monthly salary based on their qualifications, plus possible bonuses. Part-time teachers are paid a competitive hourly rate. We discuss the exact package with you at the offer stage.
What are the working hours?
Classes tend to be on evenings and weekends. Full-time teachers teach at least 100 hours a month and have 1 day off per week.
Do you help with accommodation?
Yes. Full-time teachers receive accommodation support, together with visa and work permit support and insurance.
What does the hiring process look like?
Apply online, then a teacher audition where you teach a short demo lesson, then an interview. Successful teachers receive a full-time or part-time offer, and our HR team helps with the visa and work permit.
Are there online teaching positions?
Yes, for teachers with demonstrated teaching success. Choose Online in the application form.