English Teacher

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Join Our Team!

Burao Academy of Science and Technology is seeking a highly motivated and self-reliant English teacher to join our dedicated faculty for the 2024-2025 academic year. This position offers an immediate start date!

About the Role:

We are looking for ambitious and passionate educators who believe in the transformative power of quality education. As an English teacher at Burao Academy, you will inspire high school (secondary) students to prepare for success in higher education and global opportunities and create a dynamic learning environment that advances critical thinking, communication, and creativity.

Burao Academy of Science and Technology Overview:

Burao Academy is a non-profit, coeducational boarding middle and high school serving grades 7-12. With a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the school prepares students from the Horn of Africa for success in the real world. Students develop a strong foundation in academics, alongside practical technical skills and the ability to solve complex problems. Burao Academy utilizes effective teaching methods such as common planning time, extended school days, and collaborative teacher approaches, to maximize student learning and achievement.

Role Benefits:

1.Monthly stipend/negotiable for advanced teaching experiences

2.Provides a full room and board on campus (modern individual private apartment provided)

3.Expands future career options and enhances resumes and CVs

4.Offers teaching and cultural experience in a supportive environment

5.Round-trip airfare from your home country to Somaliland

6.Emergency travel evacuation insurance

7.Provides rewarding opportunity to be part of a bigger movement to transform students’ life through education

English Teaching Requirements:

1.Bachelor’s degree or higher in education (degree in English preferred)

2.Proven experience in teaching English to students at the appropriate level (proficiency in lesson planning, including the ability to assess and differentiate instructions that meet the diverse needs of students)

4.Excellent classroom management skills to maintain a positive and productive learning environment

5.Ability to effectively integrate technology into the teaching process, including the use of educational software, online resources, assessment tools and digital learning platforms.

6.Ability to resolve basic / complex problems as directed

7.Strong communication – excellent verbal and written communication skills (including the ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues effectively)

Job Responsibilities:

1.Teach English to high school (secondary) students approximately 26 lessons (45 minutes each) in-person per week

2.Prepare lesson plans, create student assessments and record grades in Gradelink, school management database

3.Be available for students’ office hours one hour per week

4.Reinforce materials taught in the classroom

5.Accountable for various subject academic progress in cooperation with other teachers

6.Supervise evening study time of one hour per week

7.Lead areas of interest after school student club

8.Attend weekly faculty meetings to share standards & practices across subject areas

Timeline: We are seeking a minimum commitment to complete the Burao Academy 2024-2025 academic year ending in June 2025 and starting Immediately.

Closing Date: Open until filled

CVs/Resumes Submission
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