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Librarian & High School ESL Teacher - American School of Ulaanbaatar - Mongolia

Main responsibilities:

  • Manage overall administration of Secondary Library
  • Teach all levels of library information literacy; basic search skills, advanced search skills
  • Support upper level students with research methods and strategies
  • Teach library instruction sessions to associate level classes
  • Support students, faculty, and staff with selection of reading materials to meet individual and academic needs
  • Collaborate with teachers in all disciplines to provide support for individual and group projects
  • College essay counseling
  • Teach ESL to high school students
Posted: September 2018
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LocationUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Start DateAugust 2018
Contract Length2 Years
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, Librarian
Student LevelMiddle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 2500 - 3500
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, based on qualifications and experience.

The standard benefits package for our internationally hired faculty includes, but is not limited to: 

  • Housing 
  • International health insurance
  • Airfare
  • Mongolian visa and work permit
  • Tuition waiver for applicable candidates
  • Shipping allowance

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorEducation/ Information Science
Additional School Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years of teacher librarian experience
  • Candidate should hold the appropriate Degree or Certificate
  • Prior overseas teaching experience is desirable
  • Readiness to be involved in extracurricular activities

About the School

The American School of Ulaanbaatar (ASU) is an international school founded in 2006. We are a private school with internationally recognized accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our student population is about 85% Mongolian, with the remainder composed of students from more than 20 different countries. Fast Facts School location:  Zaisan Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia The year that ASU was founded:  2006 Number of students enrolled that first year:  160 Enrollment for 2022-2023:  750 Managing Director of the school:  Ms. Oyunsuren Dugarjav Elementary School Principal:  Ms. Joanne Effa Secondary School Principal:  Mr. Tom Kaualoku Full-time faculty:  110 Teaching assistants:  13 Sports Team Name:  Wolves Vision To be a community that encourages academic, physical, and creative development, fosters a passion for learning, and inspires intellectual curiosity.  Mission We empower our students to acquire and embrace knowledge, be intellectually reflective, be caring and ethical citizens, and lead a lifetime of meaningful work. ASU prepares students through rigorous, student-driven academic and co-curricular programs to succeed in English-speaking colleges and universities and to contribute to a rapidly changing global society.