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Elementary Teacher

British International Schools in Kurdistan - Hawler

Erbil, Iraq

US 1500 - 2400 a month

Single accommodation

1 Flight ticket per year up to $600

Start August 2019

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 year

Number of Vacancies: 4

Student Level:

Elementary, Middle School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia

Additional School Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in elementary school education
Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods
Proficient knowledge of applicable laws, policies and procedures
Excellent people skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Outstanding organizational skills
Proficient computer skills
Availability to work extended hours on occasions

Job Benefits:

Single Accommodation
Transportation(School Bus Shuttle)
1 Flight ticket per year up to $600
Visa and residency will be provided from us
Free Tax

Here are some interesting facts about the city and living in Erbil city

Erbil is the 5th Safest city and is located in the most stable region of the country in the World -Google
Cost of living is relatively low compared to the US, England
Lucrative contract-12 months-but work 10.5 months only
Longevity bonus
There are both government funded and privately run hospitals in Erbil that cover a wide range of specialties

Job Description:

We are looking to hire a dedicated Elementary School Teacher to educate our school's students. The Elementary School Teacher will seek to accomplish the school district's philosophy of education through instruction and example, and provide lessons that meet students' requirements, interests and capabilities. You will take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities, and keep accurate records in compliance with relevant laws, policies and regulations. You will collaborate with administration to create and implement rules and policies regulating student conduct.

To ensure success you will have the ability to form interpersonal relationships with all your students, and take an interest in their general well-being. Top candidates are caring, perceptive and proficient with organizing children.

Elementary School Teacher Responsibilities:

Meeting with students and parents to discuss education-related issues, and attending staff meetings
Establishing a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment that is conducive to learning
Advancing positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers and students
Communicating proficiently with students
Implementing BISK-adopted curriculum
Preparing for assigned classes and providing lessons at designated times
Integrating suitable use of technology
Administering tests following BISK testing protocol and providing progress reports
Determining and supporting standards of classroom behavior, and upholding district-adopted discipline policies
Planning and supervising assignments and activities for student teachers, teacher assistants and volunteers as required

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

BISK aims to ensure that our students grow to become “Lifelong Learners.” We scaffold their development to help them become knowledgeable individuals who are principled, creative, open-minded, balanced, unique and most importantly, happy citizens.

BISK provides a rich British curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, emotional and physical development of students at the school and prepares the students with the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences for later life.

BISK ensures that its students understand the Kurdish culture whilst educating them about other cultures through its global curriculum, which in turn helps to build tolerant and respectful young people.

BISK instills the values of honesty, respect, self confidence, equality and self control in its students through the lessons we teach in the classroom.

BISK provides an integrated education to its students, that is strong, and that has a well established base in physical, social and emotional aspects at an international level.

BISK students attain an internationally recognised qualifications that allows them to study further anywhere in the world. Our students can achieve a Cambridge certified IGCSE certificate or an A/S and A level certificate.

BISK creates opportunities for its students in the subjects of active learning, of thinking outside the box, creative thinking and acting independently. It creates a sense of belonging to the school, its traditions, and is oriented towards a mutually respectful environment.

BISK grows each year from strength to strength and evolves through time to ensure that the curriculum is current, relevant and up to date. We pride ourselves on the multicultural environment that we have at BISK.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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