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High School Upper Level Science Teacher

American School of Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

US 2000 - 4000 a month

Housing provided

Airfare provided

Start August 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Science Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

Clear record of successfully teaching the subject and level.
Clean and verifiable police record.
Have excellent English verbal and written skills.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in the teaching or academic area of this vacancy.
Possess a current government-issued teaching license.
International teaching experience preferred.
At least two years of classroom teaching experience in a secondary (middle or high) school.
These requirements are in addition to any other Teach Away profile requirement, references, etc.

PDF FORMAT ONLY: Applicants must upload ALL of the following to TA to be considered.

A 1-2 page cover letter specifically styled for this vacancy, discussing your interest in this role, your qualifications and experience for this role, your philosophy of education, and your passion for teaching this subject. You should discuss how you have supported all students, including those with special needs and those with developing English language skills. You should also address your interest in ASU specifically and why you would like to live in Mongolia in general.

Your most recent CV with all updated information necessary for review.
Three or more supervisor references (including your most recent job) with email & telephone contact information.
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).
Verifiable government-issued non-criminal record check from home country and previous countries where they have worked (FBI, Interpol, or other national authority).

Due to the large number of applications submitted, only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Benefits:

The school will also provide health insurance and shipping allowance.

Job Description:

Secondary School Upper-Level Science Courses - American Curriculum - Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Physics I & II, Engineering, Chemistry Field Elective

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.

Highly qualified educators are encouraged to submit a CV immediately.

About us:

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.

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.

NOTE: Depending on candidate's qualifications and experience will determine which science post would suit the school's needs best (Chemistry or Physics).

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

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.

More Information

This is a Direct to School Job

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