Secondary (Grades 6-12) English and Advanced Placement English

Start date:
August, 2026

Posted: today

Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:2 years
Work Type:On-site
Salary:$27,600 - $40,600 per month
Job Type
Full-time
Contract Length
2 years
Work Type
On-site
Salary
$27,600 - $40,600 per month

Job Description


  • Deadline: Until Filled
  • 1.0 FTE Teaching English and Advanced Placement English
  • Masters Preferred
  • 15 students per grade level cap.  Grade 6/7 & 8 or 6 & 7/8; Grade 9/10 Combined; Grade 11/12 Combined.
  • Great supportive team of Secondary Educators to team with in Professional Learning Community (PLC) Collaborative Model
  • Classroom numbers capped at 15 students
  • 100 minutes of Prep time daily except Friday
  • After School Activities contract requirements
  • Early Release every Friday @12:45 pm
  • 191 day contract
  • Local Hires considered with high levels of English and American/Canadian Certification
  • Foreign hires considered.
  • Subject to Change
  • General Job Description School Board Approved
  • Specific Job Description shared in the interview process
  • If foreign hire status, then typical benefits for International schools (shared in interview process)

Quote from one of our recent graduates - "AISN is more than a school, it is a home where we all belong."

AISN Brochure and Curriculum:  

Check us out at

  • School WebPage: aisnmauritania.com
  • Instagram: aisnmauritania
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AISNouakchott2022
  • AISN Important Contacts:  https://www.aisnmauritania.com/contact-us/phone-number

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
English, ESL, Gifted and Talented, Languages and Lingustics, Reading/Literacy, Special Education (Inclusion)
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 6, Gr. 7, Gr. 8, Gr. 9, Gr. 10, Gr. 11, Gr. 12

Job Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Leave
Relocation Assistance
Housing Support
Travel Benefits

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Certified Teacher
Minimum Education:
Master
Teaching Experience:
5+ years
Licenses & Certifications:
Teaching Credential/License
Additional School Requirements:

Check out our School Webpage at aisnmauritania.com

About American International School of Nouakchott

American International School of Nouakchott

Rue Abdellahi, Nouakchott, MR

Learn more about AISN at aisnmauritania.com

Established in 1978, the American International School of Nouakchott has a rich history of providing education to students from across the globe. With an established curriculum, based on U.S. AERO Standards (www.projectaero.com), students at AISN learn key concepts and develop well-rounded skills in English, math, social studies, science, French, art, music, PE, and robotics.

AISN prides itself on offering an MSA-accredited American education program for students from PreK - 12, and is the only school in Mauritania to offer American high school diplomas.

The school has a close relationship with the US Embassy

Our enrollment is approximately 70 students from 32 different countries. Classes are taught in English, often with combined grades, the average class size is 9 students with the largest class of 13.  Classes are capped at 15.

Classrooms are well equipped and the school has high-speed reliable fiber optic internet. MS/HS students are required to bring laptops every day.

AISN has 15 teachers, from 8 different countries. The largest percentage of teachers are American and almost all our full-time teachers have a US teaching license. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the ongoing education and development of our staff.  

We offer competitive salaries and generous compensation packages with excellent US medical, dental, and evacuation insurance and annual return flights. Overseas staff is provided with great accommodation including all utilities. Nouakchott is a small community and it’s easy to get around, do your shopping, and meet new people.

Our Commitment

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.

Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

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Secondary (Grades 6-12) English and Advanced Placement English

Nouakchott, Mauritania
Start date: August, 2026
Posted today
Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:2 years
Work Type:On-site
Salary:$27,600 - $40,600 per month
Job Type
Full-time
Contract Length
2 years
Work Type
On-site
Salary
$27,600 - $40,600 per month

Job Description


  • Deadline: Until Filled
  • 1.0 FTE Teaching English and Advanced Placement English
  • Masters Preferred
  • 15 students per grade level cap.  Grade 6/7 & 8 or 6 & 7/8; Grade 9/10 Combined; Grade 11/12 Combined.
  • Great supportive team of Secondary Educators to team with in Professional Learning Community (PLC) Collaborative Model
  • Classroom numbers capped at 15 students
  • 100 minutes of Prep time daily except Friday
  • After School Activities contract requirements
  • Early Release every Friday @12:45 pm
  • 191 day contract
  • Local Hires considered with high levels of English and American/Canadian Certification
  • Foreign hires considered.
  • Subject to Change
  • General Job Description School Board Approved
  • Specific Job Description shared in the interview process
  • If foreign hire status, then typical benefits for International schools (shared in interview process)

Quote from one of our recent graduates - "AISN is more than a school, it is a home where we all belong."

AISN Brochure and Curriculum:  

Check us out at

  • School WebPage: aisnmauritania.com
  • Instagram: aisnmauritania
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AISNouakchott2022
  • AISN Important Contacts:  https://www.aisnmauritania.com/contact-us/phone-number

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
English, ESL, Gifted and Talented, Languages and Lingustics, Reading/Literacy, Special Education (Inclusion)
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 6, Gr. 7, Gr. 8, Gr. 9, Gr. 10, Gr. 11, Gr. 12

Job Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Leave
Relocation Assistance
Housing Support
Travel Benefits

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Certified Teacher
Minimum Education:
Master
Teaching Experience:
5+ years
Licenses & Certifications:
Teaching Credential/License
Additional School Requirements:

Check out our School Webpage at aisnmauritania.com

Our Commitment

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.

Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

About American International School of Nouakchott

American International School of Nouakchott

Rue Abdellahi, Nouakchott, MR

Learn more about AISN at aisnmauritania.com

Established in 1978, the American International School of Nouakchott has a rich history of providing education to students from across the globe. With an established curriculum, based on U.S. AERO Standards (www.projectaero.com), students at AISN learn key concepts and develop well-rounded skills in English, math, social studies, science, French, art, music, PE, and robotics.

AISN prides itself on offering an MSA-accredited American education program for students from PreK - 12, and is the only school in Mauritania to offer American high school diplomas.

The school has a close relationship with the US Embassy

Our enrollment is approximately 70 students from 32 different countries. Classes are taught in English, often with combined grades, the average class size is 9 students with the largest class of 13.  Classes are capped at 15.

Classrooms are well equipped and the school has high-speed reliable fiber optic internet. MS/HS students are required to bring laptops every day.

AISN has 15 teachers, from 8 different countries. The largest percentage of teachers are American and almost all our full-time teachers have a US teaching license. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the ongoing education and development of our staff.  

We offer competitive salaries and generous compensation packages with excellent US medical, dental, and evacuation insurance and annual return flights. Overseas staff is provided with great accommodation including all utilities. Nouakchott is a small community and it’s easy to get around, do your shopping, and meet new people.