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Elementary School Teacher

International School of Ouagadougou

Ouagadagagagou, Burkina Faso

US 2600 - 3200 a month

Teacher Housing on School Campus. Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom House with Swimming Pool

Full Airfare Reimbursement, Annually

Start January 2021

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 year 6 months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Additional School Requirements:

If you have a talent for teaching, have an ability to strike a chord with the children, and enjoy being in their company, then you are on the right path for ensuring success
A great deal of patience is required to handle the students in the first grade, as it is one of the basic steps to mold and groom them to be better individuals
They must be able to motivate and inspire them and should be able to create a friendly learning environment
The first-grade teacher should be a good observer, self disciplined, a creative thinker, and must be able to present himself as a role model.

Job Benefits:

Furnished housing in "teacher village."
50% of Utilities paid
$500 settling-in allowance (for single)
$3000 (max) shipping allowance
$6,500 1-year interest-free car loan
$300/ first year of initial contract for French language lessons
Good PD opportunities
Yearly flights
TIE care medical

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities of a First Grade Teacher

First-grade teachers assist in creating a favorable and friendly environment that will assist in better learning and personal development by establishing a rapport with students. He is responsible for motivating and encouraging the students to develop their skills and knowledge that would create a basic foundation for future learning. A detailed description of the key responsibilities handled by a first-grade teacher will give you a more clear and better idea:
To teach students to gain knowledge and techniques to develop their reading and writing skills, to make them understand the basic concepts of mathematics and science, to teach social studies, arts, music, physical education, etc., through established techniques and by adhering to the rules and regulations of the educational institute
To develop the course curriculum and make suggestions to modify it so that it will help the students to understand the subjects in a better way and introduce new learning techniques
To utilize and develop lesson plans and instructional materials by organizing various activities like quizzes, competitions, group discussions, etc.
To make the lesson plans interesting so that there is optimal use of time that is being used for instruction
To make sure that the students follow discipline and that their behavior assists in achieving the functional learning environment essential for better understanding and grasping
To identify the studen'ts individual needs, communicate it to the parents, and help them in resolving their learning problems and sorting out their personal issues

He ensures effective execution of various educational activities, maintains the attendance records of the students, constantly monitors and tracks the progress of the class students, makes requisitions for various instructional aids, and participates in developing the course curriculum to address the students' requirements. He actively participates in management meetings and interacts with the parents during meetings to provide a detailed information on their child's progress. He may also make suggestions to parents to improve the learning capability of the students. Thus, he helps in creating a positive learning environment that would not only help in enhancing their learning capabilities, but also in their personal development.

Candidates should include the information listed below in their Teach Away profiles:

A letter of application, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the teaching position at ISO.
A statement describing your educational philosophy, not to exceed two pages.
A current résumé
Three referees contact details , one of them being your current director

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

The International School of Ouagadougou (ISO) is a nonprofit, independent, coeducational day school that offers an English language educational program to children between the ages of 3 and 19 from PK grade 12.

The school was established in 1976, and its mission is to provide an education to children from wide-ranging backgrounds, including children of diplomats, businesspeople, and international development organizations.

The school year is comprised of 180 days of instruction, organized into 2 semesters extending from August through January and from February into June.

The International School of Ouagadougou cultivates diversity, respect, knowledge, and character, and strives to develop global citizens who contribute towards a better, more peaceful world. ISO is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)

Curriculum:

The school follows an American-style curriculum adapted to emphasize intercultural understanding, character development, and community involvement. The ISO elementary school focuses on the total development of each child and provides many opportunities for personal and academic growth in a nurturing, structured environment.

As learning progresses through the upper grades, an increasing emphasis on inquiry-led and independent study seeks to instill in each student a life-long love of learning. French is taught daily from K grade 12. The newly introduced IB Program courses in grades 11 and 12 prepare students with the skills needed for success in tertiary institutions.

Facilities:

The school is located on a 7-acre, purpose-built campus located adjacent to the city’s main residential section. The facility is walled and secured. ISO has a large, grassed playing field, dressing rooms, a multi-sport court, a swimming pool, a basketball court, and a tennis court. There are 10 major buildings housing the classrooms, administration, and resource areas, including a library of 15,000 volumes, an IT classroom, a science laboratory, a maker’s space for elementary school, a student center, and a snack bar.

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