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Middle School Social Studies Teacher
American School of Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2 years
1
- Middle School
- Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
- History, humanities, social sciences, geography
- Teaching Credential/License
Qualifications:
- Clear record of successfully teaching the subject and level.
- Clean and verifiable police record.
- Excellent verbal and written English skills.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in this vacancy's teaching or academic area.
- Possess a current government-issued teaching license.
- International teaching experience preferred.
- At least two years of classroom teaching experience.
PDF FORMAT ONLY: Applicants must upload ALL of the following to TA for consideration.
A 1-2 page cover letter discussing your interest in this role, your qualifications and experience position, your philosophy of education, and your passion for teaching this subject.
- Your most recent CV with all updated information necessary for review.
- Three or more references (including your most recent job) with email contact. One reference MUST be a supervisor.
- Teaching license/certificate (specific to this subject) issued from your state/country government agency/ministry of education. TESOL, TOEFL, etc. certificates do not qualify.
- University diplomas.
- University transcripts.
- Most recent police clearance/criminal background check (issued within the past 3 years; a current one will be required before hiring).
Due to the large number of applications submitted, only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Housing
- International health insurance
- Airfare
- Mongolian visa and work permit
- Free tuition for applicable candidates who come with dependents
- Shipping allowance
Secondary School Social Studies, American Curriculum. Experienced, fully credentialed teachers will enjoy a low cost of living and numerous benefits in a country filled with history and opportunities for discovering one of the "best-kept secrets" in international education.
The Social Studies position will include the Pre-Civilization Era, Medieval to Renaissance Eras, DBQ written analysis, and historical skill sets needed in preparation for high school history courses. We seek an experienced, passionate, and creative history teacher who is able to emphasize the importance of social studies to meet the holistic educational needs of our learners. The right candidate will have strong knowledge of historical resources, historical literature and information, writing composition, and modern and progressive teaching and learning models, including strategies for supporting English Language Learners.
ASU is a US-accredited school and follows a typical American school calendar with 180 instructional days, our teachers engage in many aspects of school life, including professional learning opportunities, Parent-Teacher conferences, co-curricular activities, normal supervision duties, teacher-centered committees for school improvement, and various student-centered activities throughout the year.
Highly qualified educators are encouraged to submit a CV immediately.
The American School of Ulaanbaatar (ASU) is an international school founded in 2006. We are a private school with internationally recognized accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our student population is about 85% Mongolian, with the remainder composed of students from more than 20 different countries.
Fast Facts
School location: Zaisan Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The year that ASU was founded: 2006
Number of students enrolled that first year: 160
Enrollment for 2024-2025: 900
Managing Director of the school: Ms. Oyunsuren Dugarjav
Elementary School Principal: Ms. Joanne Effa
Secondary School Principal: Mr. Tom Kaualoku
Full-time faculty: 130
Teaching assistants: 14
Sports Team Name: Wolves
Vision
To be a community that encourages academic, physical, and creative development, fosters a passion for learning, and inspires intellectual curiosity.
Mission
We empower our students to acquire and embrace knowledge, be intellectually reflective, be caring and ethical citizens, and lead a lifetime of meaningful work. ASU prepares students through rigorous, student-driven academic and co-curricular programs to succeed in English-speaking colleges and universities and to contribute to a rapidly changing global society.
Teaching in Mongolia is an opportunity for licensed educators to teach overseas in a country that boasts a rugged landscape and a fascinating culture rooted in ancient traditions.
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolian
2.9 million
Togrog (MNT)
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