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Secondary English Teacher - Kosovo

School Background                                 

In the heart of one of the world’s newest European countries (Kosova) lies the city of Prishtina, the capital city, home to PHS. Prishtina High School, a PreK-12 grade school offers its students a premier college-preparatory education, certainly among the best in the country. The beautiful campus of PHS sits in the capital city and is surrounded by the beautiful green rolling mountains of Kosova. The student body of PHS consists of both local Kosovars and children from the international and expatriate communities.

The PHS mission is to provide a caring, learning community where students from a vast array of nations, ethnicities, and religions can learn from each other, work together in unity, and accept the challenge of changing the world for the better. PHS prepares international students to be life-long learners, effective communicators, responsible citizens, healthy people, and spiritually sensitive individuals. PHS partners with parents in their role to instruct their children in an environment where ethics, morals and values are taught and modeled. In this partnership, PHS commits to providing a dynamic, challenging, and holistic education that recognizes the personal uniqueness of each student and develops them into the person they were created to be.

PHS is fully accredited through Cognia (formerly known as AdvancED) and has received permanent licensing from the Kosovo Ministry of Education for grades 1-12.

 

Job Summary/Objective

The purpose of this role is to interact with the students to foster the growth of personal character, relational skills, content mastery and the learning processes within a safe, caring environment.

General Responsibilities: English Teacher, For Secondary (6-12 grades)

Grades and Subjects Taught: English 6-8 and/or English 9-12

Extra Curricular Responsibilities:Class Sponsorship; optional, based on the teacher's willingness and availability.

 

Posted: November 2021
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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LocationPrishtina, Kosovo, Europe
Start DateAugust 2022
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelMiddle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 1200 - 1400
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Airfare is provided for the first year.
  • School will help with the location of housing.
  • World class health care provided.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorEnglish
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years teaching/admin/business experience 
  • Flexibility of Schedule 
  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in education and/or the field of study which he/she will be teaching

Specific Skills:

  • Flexibility to work in a multicultural environment 
  • At least 1 year contract commitment with the school
  • Vaccinated against COVID-19