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Primary School Teacher

Hobby School of Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

US 2450 - 2450 a month

Fully-furnished accommodation (studio apartment). The school will pay the electricity, heating, cable, internet and maintenance fees

Airport pickup, travel allowance of $2000 paid upon completion of academic year

Start November 2022

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 3

Student Level:

Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: TEFL certification required
Required Certificates:
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
Certification Requirements: TEFL certification required

Additional School Requirements:

Fluent English speaker
Four-year bachelor’s degree preferably with a concentration in education (either major or minor)
Teacher’s certificate (TEFL Certification or TESOL certificate is acceptable)
Full-time teaching experience at primary school or kindergarten
A full year commitment or longer (preferably)
2 references (at least one from the immediate supervisor
Prior experience in teaching overseas, especially in the developing world countries would be a huge benefit alongside openness to new cultures. The school is a multicultural environment but with its predominantly (if not exclusively) Mongolian student body, respect for and understanding of local customs and traditions is expected.
Should you be interested to pursue this opportunity, please send us the following materials:
- Cover letter;
- University diploma scan; and
- Academic transcript scan.
An online interview with the HR Office and the Dean of Academic Affairs for International Curricula will be conducted upon receipt of these documents.

Job Benefits:

Local health insurance good at international hospitals in Mongolia
Airport pickup, a travel allowance of $2000 paid upon completion of the academic year
Fully-furnished accommodation (studio apartment). The school will pay the electricity, heating, cable, internet, and maintenance fees

Job Description:

Hobby School is looking for a candidate to fill in the position of Primary school teacher (Grades 1-5, 6-10 yo). The teacher will work under the guidance of the Dean of Academic Affairs. This is a full-time position and the teachers will have a maximum of 25 instructional hours per week.

We are looking for teachers who are ready and willing to work in a new and challenging environment. You will have the opportunity to work alongside many teachers who are hard-working, dedicated, and passionate - qualities that the successful candidate will need to bring with them to our community.

The school encourages all its teachers to run an extracurricular activity/club of their choice.

The primary school teacher position is a challenging, yet very rewarding task as the teacher will have to work with kids who don't speak English /1st grade/ as well as kids who already speak the language, though at various levels of proficiency /2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Class preparation is required, as well as giving and checking homework.

Because of the nature of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) program followed by Hobby School, the teacher will work closely with other primary school teachers (international and local alike), and good teamwork skills and creativity are therefore of paramount importance.

He or she will also participate in extracurricular activities at the school, such as preparation for an annual English Olympiad, ABC festival, Spring and Drama festivals, different quizzes, and competitions.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Founded in 1994, Hobby School is the first private school in Mongolia, established to educate the next generation of Mongolian intelligentsia during a time of tough economic conditions, a rapidly growing urban population, and a declining public education system. With 30 years of experience in the field, Hobby School continues to be a leading institution in the country.

The school's name, while evoking leisure, carries deep significance. It was inspired by the Eurasian Hobby (Falco Subbuteo), a falcon species revered by Mongolians as a symbol of courage and vigor.

In the 2024-2025 academic year, Hobby School serves approximately 1,200 students, from grades 1 to 12 (ages 6 to 17). Today, the school is widely regarded as one of Mongolia's top secondary education institutions.

Our Mission and Vision
Guided by the vision of our founder, Dr. Oyuntsetseg, Hobby School is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Mongolian intelligentsia. To ensure accessibility for families from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, the school maintains tuition fees at levels far below its peer institutions.

Curriculum Highlights
Hobby School offers a bilingual curriculum, combining the State-approved General Secondary Education Curriculum of Mongolia with immersion-based English instruction.

Firsts in Mongolia:

Introduced the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC).
Adopted AP courses into its curriculum.

Future Plans: The school is preparing to introduce the Cambridge Curriculum.

This bilingual and immersive approach adds an extra academic workload for students, preparing them for global opportunities.

Recognition
In November 2024, Hobby School was honored as a 'Great Place to Work,' a testament to its commitment to excellence and a positive educational environment.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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