Job Description

The International School of Djibouti is a growing school in the Horn of Africa seeking to offer a world-class, English-based education for local and expatriate families. For more information on the school visit: www.internationalschoolofdjibouti.org.

The International School of Djibouti is seeking teachers to work with our diverse student body of Djiboutians and expats in our school community.  We are currently hiring for 2 opportunities: 1.) Head Teacher of the Kindergarten-1st grade class – the successful candidate will take up the appointment ASAP; and 2.) Head Teachers for various classes for the 2023-2024 school year, to begin in late August.

We currently have five classes at our school: Pre-school, Kindergarten-1st grade, 2nd -3rd grade, 4th-5th grade, and 6th–8th grade, plus a web-based high school. Currently, we have around 90 students.  Our school has a family atmosphere that incorporates American curriculum and cultural norms with those of the local context. This year a typical class size is 16-20 students.

Candidates should have the following minimum characteristics:

Bachelor’s degree

2 Solid references

Willingness to make at least a one-year commitment

Noble-hearted calling to a service post

Preferred characteristics:

Two years’ experience in elementary or secondary education

Experience with non-native English-speaking students (and ideally ESL certification)

Certification in an American educational system

Stipend and benefits:

$15,000 + (dependent on experience, qualifications, etc.)

Travel expenses to and from Djibouti yearly

International health insurance plan

Housing + basic furnishings

Salary & Benefits

Stipend and benefits:

$15,000 + (dependent on experience, qualifications, etc.)

Travel expenses to and from Djibouti yearly

International health insurance plan

Housing + basic furnishings

Job Requirements

Candidates should have the following minimum characteristics:

Bachelor’s degree

2 Solid references

Willingness to make at least a one-year commitment

Noble-hearted calling to a service post

Job overview

Location

Djibouti, Africa

Salary

$15,000 + (dependent on experience, qualifications, etc.)

Passport Held

Any

Qualifications

BA degree & TEFL Cert

Experience

Preferred

Start Date

Immediate

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