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Secondary School ELA (Literature) Teacher

Hobby School of Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

2,450 - 2,450 USD monthly

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 date: August 2022

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 year 2 months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: English, Literature or related
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

To be considered for this position, the applicant must provide in this order:

A short video introducing yourself and explaining why you are an excellent candidate, not to exceed 3 minutes in length.
A cover 1-2 page cover letter specifically styled for this vacancy, discussing your interest in the role, your qualifications and experience for this role, your philosophy of education, and your passion for education.
A complete CV showing all employment experiences, dates, name of employer, specific grades and subjects, and reason for leaving. Any gaps in employment must be included and explained.
Applicants should have at least two years of classroom teaching experience in a secondary (middle or high) school and will have some international school experience, possess a government-issued teaching license, provide 3 supervisory references to be contacted, have excellent English verbal, and written skills, and a Bachelor or Master degree in science education or science field (English, Literature, or related, etc). Kindly note: teacher colleague/parent/students referees will not be considered at this time.

Job Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, based on qualifications and experience:

Housing
International health insurance
Airfare
Mongolian visa and work permit
Free tuition for applicable candidates who come with dependents
Shipping allowance
Settling-in advance payment

Job Description:

Wanted: an experienced, passionate, creative general science teacher, able to create hands-on, inquiry-based activities, laboratory investigations, and generate stimulating discussions in engaging lessons for middle school students to develop their dispositions, skills, knowledge, and understandings of science to be prepared for Secondary School and beyond.

We are the first independent national school in the country, founded in 1994, to educate the next generation of Mongolian intelligentsia. Hobby School is accredited by the Capital City Education Department of Mongolia and follows the State-approved General Secondary Education Curriculum of Mongolia. While we are proudly and emphatically a national school, we also pride ourselves on having one of the top English language programs in the nation. Hobby School was the first school in Mongolia to introduce The International Primary Curriculum and The International Middle Years Curriculum. The school was also the first to adopt AP courses into its curriculum. The bilingual nature of the curriculum results in added workload on our students.

In the academic year of 2022-2023, the school has an enrollment of about 1000 students, in grades 1 to 12 (ages 6 to 17, approximately).

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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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