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Kindergarten/Grade 1 Elementary Teacher

American International School of Bamako

Bamako, Mali

2,388 - 3,800 USD monthly

AISB will provide the Employee with furnished housing, defined at minimum a 2-bedroom house with all basic furniture and appliances.

Full air fair ticket in economy class at beginning and end of contract. You would be picked up a the school by a school representative.

Start date: August 2023

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Major: Elementary Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Job Benefits:

International Health Insurance Coverage
Utilities allowance.
R&R flight (to and from Paris) in June after first year of contract
Option to receive a $6000 no interest loan to purchase a vehicle locally (with the loan being paid back in the first two years of the contract)

Job Description:

We are a small school and our elementary teachers all teach in multi-grade classrooms. This particular position is in a Kindergarten/Grade 1 class of about 20 children. We expect a teacher to differentiate to meet the needs of all students in the class in language arts and math classes. We also use a concept-based, inquiry method for science and social studies classes. The teacher would create one unit for both levels of children in the class for science and social studies. A elementary level candidate must be skilled using technology. The teaching candidate would be expected to use data to inform decisions about teaching and learning.

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About the School:

The American International School of Bamako is an independent college-preparatory day school offering a dynamic, student-centered educational program for students from Pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The current enrollment is about 150 students. Our student body is fully international and includes students representing more than 35 nationalities.

AISB graduates attend fine colleges and universities around the world.

AISB is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is a full member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA).

Curriculum

AISB offers a complete North American-style child-centered curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12. Our balanced academic program is founded on a commitment to authentic inquiry and supports the growth of the whole child, fostering the deep understandings and essential skills students will need to meet the diverse challenges of a changing world.

AISB’s supportive, interactive learning environments encourage students to welcome challenges and to become empowered creative thinkers and problem-solvers.

Our academic program is designed to engage the imagination and intellect of every student and includes a wide selection of Advanced Placement courses, along with English language-learning and academic support services.

AISB Faculty

The faculty includes a full-time school director and 20 outstanding educators from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

AISB faculty maintain a dynamic, collaborative professional community dedicated to meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of every child. All professional staff members are fully qualified, and most hold advanced degrees.

Campus

AISB’s new campus opened in 2011 and is set on 5 hectares overlooking the beautiful Niger River. Our bright, inviting classrooms surround courtyard gardens. The campus outdoor areas include landscaped grounds with playground equipment, two swimming pools, gardens, covered areas, a soon-to-be-covered ball court, and athletics fields.

Our Elementary wing is composed of spacious classrooms, play, and garden spaces. The Secondary wing comprises classrooms, a science lab, a workout room, and student lounge, and study areas. The Arts wing includes two computer labs, the library, a maker space, our performing and visual arts facilities, a large events terrace overlooking the river, and a catering kitchen for lunch service.

The campus offers wireless Internet access throughout.

Community

Inspired and supported by the Malian culture of warmth, dignity, and graciousness, the AISB community is proud of its long history of warmth and welcome. AISB’s active Parent-Teacher Organization is an important contributor to the school, and AISB students, faculty, and families go out of their way to welcome new members of the community. AISB enjoys frequent and enthusiastically-attended community events, and a fully-engaged, happy, small-school atmosphere.

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