Teacher (elementary) - Djibouti

Oct 11

International School of Djibouti
Djibouti |

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Salary & Benefits:

Job Type: Full Time

About the Job

The International School of Djibouti is a growing school in the Horn of Africa seeking to offer a world-class, English-based education for local and expatriate families. For more information on the school visit: www.internationalschoolofdjibouti.org.

The International School of Djibouti is seeking an elementary teacher for our school community. The successful candidate will take up the appointment within the next several months. We currently have five classes at our school: Pre-school, Kindergarten-1^{st grade,} 2^nd -3^{rd grade,} 4th-5^th grade, and 6^th–8^th grade, plus a web-based high school. Currently, we have around 90 students. For 2022-2023 we are hiring one additional teacher to work with our diverse student body of Djiboutians and expats, in the 4th-5th grade class. Our school has a family atmosphere that incorporates American curriculum and cultural norms with those of the local context. This year a typical class size is 16-20 students.

Candidates should have the following minimum characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 2 Solid references

• Willingness to make at least a one-year commitment

• Noble-hearted calling to a service post

Preferred characteristics:

• Two years’ experience in elementary or secondary education

• Experience with non-native English-speaking students (and ideally ESL certification)

• Certification in an American educational system

Stipend and benefits:

• $15,000 + (dependent on experience, qualifications, etc.)

• Travel expenses to and from Djibouti yearly

• International health insurance plan

• Housing + basic furnishings