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Secondary English Language Arts Teacher

American International School of Bamako

Bamako, Mali

2,000 - 4,000 USD monthly

AISB will provide the Employee with furnished housing, defined at minimum a 2-bedroom apartment with all basic furniture and appliances.

Provided by the school at the beginning and end of contract.

Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Major: English Literature
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa

Additional School Requirements:

Ability to teach ESOL students.

Job Benefits:

10% of base salary as retirement
10% of base salary as a cost-of-living abroad adjustment
Flights to and from home of record at the beginning and end of your contract
The equivalent of a round-trip flight to Paris, France at the end of your first year of service
School-provided furnished house (two-bedroom apartment, basically furnished)
Comprehensive health, life, long-term disability, accidental death, and evacuation insurance.
Interest-free two-year car loan of up to $6,000 to be repaid in your first contract.
Two additional accompanied bags at the beginning of the contract and the end of the final agreement are defined as $300 (total) for the two extra accompanied bags.
$1,500 settling-in allowance

Job Description:

Secondary English Language Arts (including English Literature)

The American International School of Bamako is an independent college-preparatory day school offering a dynamic, student-centered educational program for students from Pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The current enrollment is about 120 students. Our student body is fully international and includes students representing more than 25 nationalities. AISB graduates attend fine colleges and universities around the world. AISB is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is a full member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA).

We are searching for secondary English language arts teachers who can teach literature and build writing skills in students from G7 to G12. Such a teacher must be able to teach multigrade classes and differentiate for student needs. Most of our students are fluent English speakers, but we have students who come to the school with little to no English. Those students take ESOL classes but the English Language Arts Teacher is also expected to adjust for their level of English and integrate these students into their English classes.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

AISB graduates attend fine colleges and universities around the world.

AISB is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is a full member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA).

Curriculum

AISB offers a complete North American-style child-centered curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12. Our balanced academic program is founded on a commitment to authentic inquiry and supports the growth of the whole child, fostering the deep understandings and essential skills students will need to meet the diverse challenges of a changing world.

AISB’s supportive, interactive learning environments encourage students to welcome challenges and to become empowered creative thinkers and problem-solvers.

Our academic program is designed to engage the imagination and intellect of every student and includes a wide selection of Advanced Placement courses, along with English language-learning and academic support services.

AISB Faculty

The faculty includes a full-time school director and 20 outstanding educators from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

AISB faculty maintain a dynamic, collaborative professional community dedicated to meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of every child. All professional staff members are fully qualified, and most hold advanced degrees.

Campus

AISB’s new campus opened in 2011 and is set on 5 hectares overlooking the beautiful Niger River. Our bright, inviting classrooms surround courtyard gardens. The campus outdoor areas include landscaped grounds with playground equipment, two swimming pools, gardens, covered areas, a soon-to-be-covered ball court, and athletics fields.

Our Elementary wing is composed of spacious classrooms, play, and garden spaces. The Secondary wing comprises classrooms, a science lab, a workout room, and student lounge, and study areas. The Arts wing includes two computer labs, the library, a maker space, our performing and visual arts facilities, a large events terrace overlooking the river, and a catering kitchen for lunch service.

The campus offers wireless Internet access throughout.

Community

Inspired and supported by the Malian culture of warmth, dignity, and graciousness, the AISB community is proud of its long history of warmth and welcome. AISB’s active Parent-Teacher Organization is an important contributor to the school, and AISB students, faculty, and families go out of their way to welcome new members of the community. AISB enjoys frequent and enthusiastically-attended community events, and a fully-engaged, happy, small-school atmosphere.

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