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TEFL/College Counselor (Male)

An experienced TEFL teacher/ test prep professional with a minimum of two years' teaching TEFL is desired to prepare middle School and High School students for the TEFL. The ideal candidate will also assume the responsibilities as a College Counselor helping students complete applications and reviewing application essays. He will also keep the students informed of all SAT exams in the area and aid the students in SAT applications. In addition to the contact hours (8-10 hours) during the work week, the position requires regular Saturday Sessions (approximately 6 hours) with the students.

Posted: September 2018

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Location	Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Start Date	October 2018
Contract Length	2 Years
Eligible Candidates	ESL Instructor
Student Level	Middle School, High School
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Salary as established by approved salary scale
VISA costs are reimbursed (see appendix on contract)
Home leave – Yearly round trip airfare to nearest international airport to home of record (restricted economy fare)
Settling in allowance of US $500 or $750 per teaching couple
School laptop – The school provides teachers with a school laptop with a buy out option.
Re-signing Incentive (one month’s additional salary for each contract renewal)
Housing – fully furnished, wireless included (utilities excluded)
Sick leave – 5 days per year
Personal leave – 2 days per year
Medical Insurance – Class A
Once per Week Beach Club Access with shuttle transport provided
Transportation service during the week to grocery stores, malls, restaurants etc.
Evidence of teachers-improvement plan to justify salary-step increase
Salary is US Tax-Free; Saudi Arabia Tax-Free

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	English
Additional School Requirements
The candidate must have a detailed knowledge of the TEFL and SAT as well as test taking skills/strategies for both, be available on Saturdays, and have excellent writing skills.
TEFL certification required Find out more about getting TEFL Certified by the renowned University of Toronto Faculty of Education.

About the School

Jeddah Private School (JPS) is one of the oldest Saudi private schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Laila Sabbah Tahlawi founded JPS Girls in 1980 and JPS Boys in 1981, as an Arabic Medium Private Day School. JPS is a unique institution that offers a dynamic combination of tradition and innovation. As a dual-language (Arabic-English) international school, JPS implements “Best Practices” as defined by educational research and theory. The School provides academic rigor in a nurturing environment and aspires to equip its students with the tools that will enable them to qualify for and excel at the finest universities throughout the world. With over 40 years of experience, we foster family values, self-worth, citizenship, honor, and moral integrity that aligns with: Islamic and Arab values and norms that promote responsible citizenship, a readiness to serve others, ethical values, and a commitment to rules and regulations. Additional Arabic and Islamic Studies classes coveted by our clientele. Small class sizes that accommodate one-to-one instruction (tailor-made remedial programs). International acceptance of 932 male and female graduates into well-renowned universities. Extracurricular programs that provide students with the opportunity to experience real–world challenges and triumphs. Best student-centered educational practices, such as PBL and SDL that build students’ character. Strong leadership skills that are promoted through various student body initiatives such as a very active student government.