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High School AP World History / World History Teacher

The Universal American School Kuwait

Hawally, Kuwait

Housing Allowance

Round Trip Airfare

Start August 2025

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Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 2

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: History/Social Studies
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Kuwait, Mexico

Additional School Requirements:

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in history/Social Studies or related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching world history at the high/secondary school level
Experience with AP curriculum preferred
Strong knowledge of historical events, trends, and themes across different regions of the world
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to create engaging lesson plans that promote critical thinking skills among students
Proficient in using technology tools such as online resources, multimedia presentations, etc.

Job Benefits:

Accommodation
Insurance
Professional Development
Salary Increment and bonus
Settling-in Allowance and Shipping Allowance
End-of-service payment

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate High School World History Teacher to join our Social Sciences Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Advanced Placement (AP) World History courses at the high school and secondary school levels.

About us:

The Universal American School – Kuwait (UAS) is a non-profit, private, coeducational, college-preparatory day school serving a multi-national student body of approximately 1800 students from nursery to grade 12. The school’s Owner, Mrs. Nora Al Ghanim, is supported by an Advisory Board of 7 members who represent various aspects of Kuwait’s Business, Academic, Medical, and Political demographics. UAS is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The Universal American School is celebrating its 48th year as a non-profit, private co-educational, college-preparatory day school serving an international student body of approximately 1730 Pre-School-12 students.

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About the School:

The Universal American School â Kuwait, (UAS), is a non-profit, private, coeducational, college-preparatory day school serving a multi-national student body of approximately 1800 students from nursery to grade 12. The schoolâs Owner: Mrs. Nora Al Ghanim is supported by an Advisory Board composed of 7 members who represent various aspects of Kuwaitâs Business, Academic, Medical, and Political demographic. UAS is accredited by the Council of International Schools, (CIS), and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC).

The Universal American School, celebrating its 48th year as a non-profit, private co-educational, college-preparatory day school serving an international student body of approximately 1730 Pre-School-12 students. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the school is located on a two-acre site in Hawally, a suburb of Kuwait City.

All teachers are highly qualified and experienced educators. UAS offers an American, student-centered academic program, enhanced with a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) options. Extra-curricular offerings include student government, National Honor Society, Model United Nations, drama, art, computer, and sustainability. Additionally, a variety of athletics (basketball, swimming, soccer, volleyball, badminton, and track & field), and the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) round out a well-balanced learning community.

Our facility features swimming pools, an indoor gymnasium, a 320-seat auditorium, a well-equipped health clinic, and four high school and two middle school science labs. The school utilizes a wireless technology environment with a well-developed Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program.

UAS graduates attend top universities as global citizens. We invite you to join something truly special. Please visit our website at www.uas.edu.kw for more specifics about our school.

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About Kuwait:

Licensed teachers can teach in Kuwait's private international schools for the chance to experience life in the Middle East while earning an excellent salary and benefits. Hot and sunny year-round, Kuwait's welcoming residents and beautiful weather make for an incredible experience teaching overseas.

Capital: Kuwait City

Language: Arabic, English

Population: 4.35 million (140th)

Major Religion(s): Islam, Christianity

Climate: Hot/Humid

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