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High School English Teacher

Modern Knowledge Schools is seeking a qualified and talented High School English teachers to actively engage our students in meaningful and relevant learning. We are looking for teachers who are deeply committed to challenging and supporting students to excel academically and socially - teachers who are passionate about teaching and compassionate with students. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues is essential as we work together continuously to educate our students, and improve our curriculum and pedagogical practice.

Responsibilities include:

  • Teaching English
  • Planning and teaching lessons that actively engage students in learning
  • Assessing students' progress and attainment
  • Differentiating teaching to meet the needs of all students
  • Contributing to curriculum review and development
Posted: November 2018
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationManama, Bahrain
Start DateAugust 2019
Contract Length1 Year
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student LevelHigh School
Monthly SalaryUSD 1800 - 2170
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

Bahrain is a friendly, cosmopolitan archipelago of 33 islands in the Arabian Gulf. It is centrally located so that travel in any direction is easy. MKS and Bahrain are great places to enjoy the benefits of international teaching and living!

First year teachers are welcome to apply.

  • Fully furnished, shared accommodation
  • Medical insurance
  • Joining, home leave and return flights
  • Transportation between school and MKS's accomodation
  • Winter, spring and summer breaks and Islamic holidays
  • Professional development
  • Airport pickup
  • Residence/work visa
  • Settling in allowance
  • Shipping allowance
  • Tax-free salary
  • Annual indemnity payment of one half of one month's salary

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredBachelor
MajorEnglish Education

About the School

The Modern Knowledge Schools, founded by Ms. Parween Kazerooni in 1995, is a privately owned K-12 American school located in the Juffair area of Bahrain. The curriculum is American and all instruction is in English except the required Arabic Language, Islamic Religion, and Arabic Social Studies. In addition to the American curriculum, the school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for students in Grades 11 and 12. There are four separate schools with a population of over 2400 students, 72% host country nationals and the remainder international. Our curriculum is delivered by an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and energetic faculty to multicultural instructional groups. As an American curriculum school, MKS is committed to hiring experienced and certified staff members from the U.S. and Canada to teach the core subjects of Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. However, we are also committed to a strong Arabic studies curriculum that is taught by experienced Arab teachers. Our mission and philosophy are to provide the best education possible to all of our students, and we are proud that our student population includes students from a variety of countries and nationalities. Although we have achieved much, we have much more to achieve. We intend to continue building and improving our school and staff for years to come. Again, we welcome you and thank you for visiting our website, and we invite you to visit Modern Knowledge Schools.