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Secondary School ELA (Literature) Teacher

Wanted for High School: an experienced, passionate, and creative English literature teacher who can foster stimulating discussions in engaging lessons for secondary school, nurturing students' dispositions, skills, knowledge, and understanding of English language and literature to prepare for university-level classes.

You will be joining a team of supportive, dedicated professional educators in our mission to provide the highest level of instructional excellence within holistic, meaningful experiences to a caring community of learners, all within the framework of internationally recognized standards of student learning and achievement.  

The American School of Ulaanbaatar (ASU) is a private, American curriculum international school founded with international accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our student population is about 85% Mongolian, but the remainder is composed of students from more than 20 different countries.

Vision

To be a community that encourages academic, physical, and creative development, fosters a passion for learning, and inspires intellectual curiosity. 

Mission

We empower our students to acquire and embrace knowledge, be intellectually reflective, be caring and ethical citizens, and lead a lifetime of meaningful work. ASU prepares students through rigorous, student-driven academic and co-curricular programs to succeed in English-speaking colleges and universities and to contribute to a rapidly changing global society.

Other information: ideal candidates will have experience with, and be able to contribute to

  • Our WASC USA accredited diploma program including High School college-preparatory English language and literature program
  • Elective classes: Creative writing, journalism, drama, etc. 
  • Advanced Placement (AP) English 

 

 

Posted: January 2022
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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LocationUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Start DateAugust 2022
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelHigh School
Monthly SalaryUSD 2400 - 3750
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, depending on qualifications and experience:

  • Housing 
  • International health insurance
  • Airfare
  • Mongolian visa and work permit
  • Free tuition for applicable candidates who come with dependents
  • Shipping allowance
  • Partial salary cash advance payment upon arrival

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorEnglish, Literature, or related
Additional School Requirements

To be considered for this position, the applicant must provide in ONE SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT ONLY, in this order:

  • A short video introducing yourself and explaining why you are an excellent candidate, not to exceed 3 minutes in length.
  • A cover 1-2 page cover letter specifically styled for this vacancy, discussing your interest in the role, your qualifications and experience for this role, your philosophy of education, and your passion for science education. You should also address your interest in ASU specifically and Mongolia in general.
  • A complete CV showing all employment experiences, dates, name of employer, specific grades and subjects, and reason for leaving. Any gaps in employment must be included and explained. 
  • A list of 3 or more current and recent supervisory references (referee contact information including their full name, email address, institution, role & relationship to you, years known).  Referees will not be contacted until after a successful interview has taken place.  Kindly note: teacher colleague/parent/students referees will not be considered at this time. 

Specific requirements include:

  • Must have significant experience in the USA or international (IB, Cambridge, other) curriculum school.
  • Must be an experienced secondary school English Language Arts teacher
  • Must have a state/government-issued teacher license in Secondary School English/ELA (government certificate must be included with this application)
  • Must have significant university-level training in English literature/language and teaching.
  • Must provide a list of current supervisory references with this application.
  • Applications that do not meet these standards or documents will not be considered.

Additionally, before hiring:

  • Must be able to provide a criminal record clearance from local and home country authorities (no older than 6 months) upon request
  • Must be able to provide copies of all post-secondary diplomas and transcripts
  • Must be able to travel to Mongolia without restrictions (not on the list of dis-allowed countries vis-a-vis COVID)

 

Applicants should have at least two years of relevant classroom teaching in High School English Literature and Language,  will have some international school experience, possess a government-issued teaching license, provide 3 supervisory references to be contacted, have excellent English verbal and written skills, and a Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field (B.A. English Literature, etc.). 

Please note: TESOL, TOEFL, IELTS, etc. training is not a sufficient credential on its own.

The deadline for applications is March 31, 2022,  however, a suitable candidate may be hired before that date.

About the School

The American School of Ulaanbaatar (ASU) is an international school founded in 2006. We are a private school with internationally recognized accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our student population is about 85% Mongolian, with the remainder composed of students from more than 20 different countries. Fast Facts School location:  Zaisan Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia The year that ASU was founded:  2006 Number of students enrolled that first year:  160 Enrollment for 2022-2023:  750 Managing Director of the school:  Ms. Oyunsuren Dugarjav Elementary School Principal:  Ms. Joanne Effa Secondary School Principal:  Mr. Tom Kaualoku Full-time faculty:  110 Teaching assistants:  13 Sports Team Name:  Wolves Vision To be a community that encourages academic, physical, and creative development, fosters a passion for learning, and inspires intellectual curiosity.  Mission We empower our students to acquire and embrace knowledge, be intellectually reflective, be caring and ethical citizens, and lead a lifetime of meaningful work. ASU prepares students through rigorous, student-driven academic and co-curricular programs to succeed in English-speaking colleges and universities and to contribute to a rapidly changing global society.