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English Language and Literature Teacher - Moscow Economic School - Russia

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching English language and literature for grades 5-9
  • 24 hours workload/ per week
  • Working days: Monday through Friday. 8.30 - 17.00. Full time
Posted: September 2018
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LocationMoscow, Russia, Europe
Start DateJuly 2018
Contract LengthOngoing
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelElementary, Middle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 4000 - 5000
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Professional development
  • Adaptation assisstance
  • Accomodation assisstance
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Medical insurance provided by MES
  • Salary mentioned before taxes (30% for the first 6 months, 13% after 6 months)
  • Advised further after application

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
TESL/TEFL Certificate
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorLanguage acquisition and literature
TEFL certification required
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About the School

Moscow economic school was registered on February 1, 1993, as a non-government educational institution. MES is a secondary school with grades ranging from 1st through 11th. It also has a kindergarten and a pre-school department. The admission age ranges from 3 to 5 years.  There are two campuses. “Presnya” Campus is located in the center of Moscow. Odintsovo Branch is in the countryside, outside Moscow. MES is a bilingual school with the languages of instruction being Russian and English. Other foreign languages include German, Spanish, French and Chinese, are introduced in the second grade. Moscow Economic School is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the Association for Advancement of International Education (AAIE). Since 1996 the school has been following the International Baccalaureate programmes for primary (PYP), middle (MYP) and high (DP) schools  (grades 1-11). Since 2001 the school has been providing research opportunities for the Russian Academy of Education and for Moscow State Pedagogical University. In 2013 the Council of International Schools (CIS) reaccredited MES.  Extra-curricular activities (art studios, clubs, etc.) are available. MES students actively take part in the “Moscow Giraffes” sport school and the children’s “Camerton” school of music.