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MS Male English Teacher

Seeking a male Middle School English Teacher.

Posted: September 2018

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Location	Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Start Date	October 2018
Contract Length	2 Years
Eligible Candidates	ESL Instructor
Student Level	Middle School
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Salary as established by approved salary scale
VISA costs are reimbursed (see appendix on contract)
Yearly round trip airfare to nearest international airport to home of record (restricted economy fare)
Settling in allowance of US $500 or $750 per teaching couple
The school provides teachers with a school laptop with a buy out option
Re-signing Incentive (one month’s additional salary for each contract renewal)
Housing – fully furnished, wireless included (utilities excluded)
5 days sick leave per year
2 days personal leave per year
Class A medical insurance
Once per Week Beach Club Access with shuttle transport provided
Transportation service during the week to grocery stores, malls, restaurants etc.
Evidence of teachers-improvement plan to justify salary-step increase.
Salary is US Tax-Free; Saudi Arabia Tax-Free

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Education or English/Literature
Additional School Requirements
The successful male candidate will be flexible, have a good sense of humor and be able to work with others in a positive collegial way. They will also be a native or near native English speakers and have a teaching credential from an internationally acknowledged agency.

About the School

Jeddah Private School (JPS) is one of the oldest Saudi private schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Laila Sabbah Tahlawi founded JPS Girls in 1980 and JPS Boys in 1981, as an Arabic Medium Private Day School. JPS is a unique institution that offers a dynamic combination of tradition and innovation. As a dual-language (Arabic-English) international school, JPS implements “Best Practices” as defined by educational research and theory. The School provides academic rigor in a nurturing environment and aspires to equip its students with the tools that will enable them to qualify for and excel at the finest universities throughout the world. With over 40 years of experience, we foster family values, self-worth, citizenship, honor, and moral integrity that aligns with: Islamic and Arab values and norms that promote responsible citizenship, a readiness to serve others, ethical values, and a commitment to rules and regulations. Additional Arabic and Islamic Studies classes coveted by our clientele. Small class sizes that accommodate one-to-one instruction (tailor-made remedial programs). International acceptance of 932 male and female graduates into well-renowned universities. Extracurricular programs that provide students with the opportunity to experience real–world challenges and triumphs. Best student-centered educational practices, such as PBL and SDL that build students’ character. Strong leadership skills that are promoted through various student body initiatives such as a very active student government.