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Middle School World History Teacher

Hobby School is looking for a candidate to fill in the position of World History teacher to students in middle school (Grades 6-8).

This is a full-time position. The teachers should expect to teach up to 25 class hours per week. Class sizes are between 24-30 students.

The World History classes in middle school will be closely aligned with the IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum https://fieldworkeducation.com/curriculums/middle-years) Big Ideas. The IMYC connects all learning of the students within the framework of a single Big Idea, therefore, a great deal of teamwork and creativity is essential.

We are looking for teachers who are ready and willing to work in a new and challenging environment. You will have the opportunity to work alongside many teachers - Mongolian and international alike - who are hard-working, dedicated and passionate, qualities that the successful candidate will need to bring with them to our community.

About the School

The first independent national school in the country - Hobby School was founded in 1994, to educate the next generation of Mongolian intelligentsia, against a backdrop of tough economic conditions, rapidly growing urban population and crumbling public education system.

The school’s name, despite lending an aura of leisure, is deeply meaningful. The inspiration for the school followed on Eurasian Hobby (falco subbuteo). Falcons are revered by Mongolians as symbols of courage and vigor.

Hobby School is accredited by the Capital City Education Department of Mongolia and follows the State-approved General Secondary Education Curriculum of Mongolia. All students are issued an official Mongolian State Complete Secondary Education Certificate (“gerchilgee”) upon graduation.

We are proudly and emphatically a national school with great English language instruction and emphasis on academic excellence and extracurricular activities primarily serving Mongolia’s middle class.

In addition to following the State-approved General Secondary Education Curriculum of Mongolia, the school implements an immersion-based program of English instruction. Hobby School was the first school in Mongolia to introduce in October 2016 The International Primary Curriculum and The International Middle Years Curriculum. The school was also the first to adopt AP courses into its curriculum. The bilingual nature of the curriculum results in added workload on our students.

Posted: April 2019

This is a Direct to School Job

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Location	Ulan Bator, Mongolia
Start Date	August 2019
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student Level	Middle School
Monthly Salary	USD 2450 - 2450
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Medical insurance - local health insurance good at all international certified hospitals in Mongolia
Travel allowance - $2000 payable upon successful completion of the academic year
Furnished apartment (studio) with WIFI and cable TV
- The school will cover all costs including electricity, internet, water, heating, and maintenance fees

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required	Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland
Major	History, International Relations, International Studies
Additional School Requirements
Native English speaker Four-year bachelor’s degree in History or equivalent (min) Teacher’s certificate (TEFL Certification or TESOL certificate is acceptable) will be considered a plus Full-time teaching experience at high and/or middle school A full year commitment or longer (preferably) 2 references (at least one from immediate supervisor) Cultural awareness and positive attitude Please include cover letter, diploma, academic transcript and letters of reference to your Teach Away profile

About the School

The first private school in the country - Hobby School was founded in 1994, to educate the next generation of Mongolian intelligentsia, against a backdrop of tough economic conditions, a rapidly growing urban population, and a crumbling public education system. The school's name, despite lending an aura of leisure, is deeply meaningful. The inspiration for the school followed Eurasian Hobby (Falco Subbuteo). Falcons are revered by Mongolians as symbols of courage and vigor. In the academic year 2023-2024, the school has about 1200 students, in grades 1 to 12 (ages 6 to 17, about). Today, the school is widely recognized as one of the best secondary education institutions in the country. In line with the founder Dr.Oyuntsetseg's vision of nurturing the next generation of Mongolian intelligentsia, Hobby School keeps its tuition fees at levels far below its peer schools to ensure accessibility for families from different socio-economic backgrounds. In addition to following the State-approved General Secondary Education Curriculum of Mongolia, the school implements an immersion-based program of English instruction. Hobby School was the first school in Mongolia to introduce IPC (The International Primary Curriculum) and IMYC (The International Middle Years Curriculum). The school was also the first in the country to adopt AP courses into its curriculum. The school is planning to introduce the Cambridge Curriculum. The bilingual nature of the curriculum results in added workload on our students.