Middle School Science Teacher
- Middle School
- Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
- Science, Science education
- Teaching Credential/License
Teachers with both science teaching experience and a university degree in an area of science will be given priority.
REQUIRED: Applicants must upload:
- PDF FORMAT ONLY: A cover 1-2 page cover letter specifically styled for this vacancy, discussing your interest in the role, your qualifications and experience for this role, your personal philosophy of education, and your passion for science education. You should also address your interest in ASU specifically and Mongolia in general.
- PDF FORMAT ONLY: CV showing all full-time employment, start-end dates, and any gaps to be explained.
- PDF FORMAT ONLY: list of 3 supervisor references (including your most recent job) with email & telephone contact information
- Teaching license/certificate (for science or mathematics) issued from your state/country government agency/ministry of education
- University diplomas
- University transcripts
Applicants who have not uploaded these items into their TA profile will not be considered.
Optional: Most recent police clearance/criminal background check (a current one will be required before hiring) -optional
Optional: PDF FORMAT ONLY: Up to 3 supervisory letters of reference if you have them in your possession-optional
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, based on qualifications and experience:
- Housing
- International health insurance
- Airfare
- Mongolian visa and work permit
- Free tuition for applicable candidates who come with dependents
- Shipping allowance
- Settling-in advance payment
Wanted: an experienced, passionate, creative general science teacher, able to create hands-on, inquiry-based activities, laboratory investigations, and generate stimulating discussions in engaging lessons for middle school students in order to develop their dispositions, skills, knowledge, and understandings of science in order to be prepared for High School and beyond.
Applicants should have at least two years of Science classroom teaching experience in a secondary (middle or high) school and will have some international school experience, possess a government-issued teaching license, provide 3 supervisory references to be contacted, have excellent English verbal, and written skills, and a Bachelor or Master degree in science education or science field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.).
The deadline for applications is February 28, 2022, however, a suitable candidate may be hired before that date.
The American School of Ulaanbaatar (ASU) is a private, American curriculum international school founded with international accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our student population is about 85% Mongolian, but the remainder is composed of students from more than 20 different countries.
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.
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.