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MYP Design Teacher
Miras International School Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Housing provided on campus or on nearby housing complex (no pets). Utilities paid partially by the school (including Wifi) – USD$50 on average monthly .
Airfare for employee at beginning and end of contract and for up to 2 dependents below age 18 living with teacher. Reimbursement up to a set limit depending on the home of record.
Start date: August 2025
2 years
1
- Elementary, Middle School, High School
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
- Design; Design Technology; Computer Science + Education
- Teaching Credential/License
A degree in education in the subject field or related areas is required for visa eligibility.
- Salary paid in local currency; conversion to major currencies is simple.
- Free tuition up to 2 dependants (excluding taxes on tuition and uniform).
- Healthcare insurance for employee and up to two dependants below age 18 living with teacher.
Kazakhstan immigration law prevents the school from offering the position to candidates with travelling unmarried partners, or non-working married partners if the marriage is less than 3 years.
MYP Design Teacher – Secondary School
Miras International School Almaty is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed teacher to join
our Secondary School faculty as an IBMYP Design with Homeroom Advisor responsibilities. This position
has the potential of expanding into an IB Computer Science position as well the following school year.
Key Requirements:
- Teaching degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s) in a related field.
- Minimum three years of teaching experience in international schools.
- Strong understanding of differentiation strategies, pedagogy, and child psychology.
- Ability to effectively manage the learning and teaching process for diverse student needs.
- Passionate about creative and innovative learning approaches, including 21st-century learning environments.
- Experience working with EAL students is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent IT skills and interpersonal communication to collaborate with staff, students, and parents.
Why Join Us?
- A dynamic, internationally recognized IB World School that is also CIS accredited.
- Collaborative and forward-thinking educational environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to a well-established IB Diploma Programme and MYP framework.
Important Notes:
- The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closure of this advertisement.
- Start date will depend on work visa processing. All documents must be legally authorized/apostilled.
- Due to Kazakhstan immigration law, candidates with unmarried travelling partners or married partners of less than three years who are not working may be ineligible for work visa sponsorship.
If you are an inspiring educator who is eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!
Mission Statement
Miras International School Almaty provides high quality education based on integrated Kazakhstani and International Standards in a multilingual environment devoted to empowering every student to become an internationally minded life-long learner with a shared responsibility for the Globe.
School Philosophy
MIS believes that what students learn at school should have meaning and relevance in real-life contexts. MIS promotes the skills and attitudes of community and global citizenship. MIS is committed to an ongoing programme of review to maintain the school’s high standards.
Our programmes and practices are motivated by the following beliefs:
Student Development
Complete education develops students socially, intellectually, physically and aesthetically to prepare them for life in a rapidly changing world. At MIS, students are encouraged to develop the skills and attitudes to become caring, committed and contributing citizens with respect for individuals, other cultures and the world.
Social and Cultural Integration
The school community has a strong respect for, and appreciation of, cultural differences and human rights. Through the International Baccalaureate programmes, all students are part of a uniquely international community, which has at its core mutual respect and a tolerance for difference. We recognize the importance of the Kazakh language and culture and endeavour to promote these.
Acquired Knowledge and Learning Potential
A quality education recognizes the uniqueness of each student, the importance of acquiring knowledge and skills, IB Learner Profile attributes and the awareness that students must be encouraged to reach their full potential.
A Challenging Curriculum
The best school curricula are challenging and engaging while including a variety of instructional methods to fulfill the needs of students with different aptitudes. Our learning activities nurture curiosity and creativity, encourage intellectual risk-taking, and develop critical and independent thinking.
A Qualified and Enthusiastic Staff
All educators at MIS are highly competent and dedicated professionals who model the IB Learner Profile attributes and help students identify and develop their talents within the school and community. MIS is committed to the continuous professional development of its staff.
A School Community
An international school is a strong and cohesive community of faculty, staff, families and students that encourages the development of the skills and attitudes of responsible citizenship. We actively seek the involvement and co-operation of parents and the community.
Accountability
Teachers, administrators, students and parents work together towards these educational goals and are accountable for student learning.
Facilities and Resources
The MIS campus provides a safe and stimulating learning environment where a diverse program, including academics, sports and the arts, is offered.
Teach Away is partnered with NIS, an initiative of the Kazakh government that aims to educate the future intellectual leaders of Kazakhstan in an elite environment. This network of secondary schools, operating in a tri-lingual environment of English, Kazakh, and Russian, hires teachers for a number of subjects, including English, Math, Science, and Economics. Teachers have the opportunity to live in cities throughout Kazakhstan, a little-traveled country known for its breathtaking landscape and warm hospitality.
Astana
Kazakh,Russian
17,948,816 (Jul, 2014)
Tenge (₸) (KZT)
Islam
Continental
2,724,900 km2
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