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American International School of Nouakchott Nouakchott, Mauritania License required
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French PreK-Grade 5 (1/2 time)
American International School of Nouakchott
Nouakchott, Mauritania
1 year
1
- Early Childhood, Elementary
- Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- Teaching Credential/LicenseOther Certification
Local candidates now
1/2 time work
AISN is focused on local candidates for this position at this time. It could change if we do not find a local candidate. No forieign hires at this time, unless the person is interested in waiving the foreign hire status.
Learn more about AISN at aisnmauritania.com
Established in 1978, the American International School of Nouakchott has a rich history of providing education to students from across the globe. With an established curriculum, based on U.S. AERO Standards (www.projectaero.com), students at AISN learn key concepts and develop well-rounded skills in English, math, social studies, science, French, art, music, PE, and robotics.
AISN prides itself on offering an MSA-accredited American education program for students from PreK - 12, and is the only school in Mauritania to offer American high school diplomas.
The school has a close relationship with the US Embassy
Our enrollment is approximately 70 students from 32 different countries. Classes are taught in English, often with combined grades, the average class size is 9 students with the largest class of 13. Classes are capped at 15.
Classrooms are well equipped and the school has high-speed reliable fiber optic internet. MS/HS students are required to bring laptops every day.
AISN has 15 teachers, from 8 different countries. The largest percentage of teachers are American and almost all our full-time teachers have a US teaching license. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the ongoing education and development of our staff.
We offer competitive salaries and generous compensation packages with excellent US medical, dental, and evacuation insurance and annual return flights. Overseas staff is provided with great accommodation including all utilities. Nouakchott is a small community and it’s easy to get around, do your shopping, and meet new people.
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