The School for Young Performers is looking for a primary school teacher for a position overseas (Central Asia). The educator will teach 1:1 in an innovative, creative and fluid classroom construct. The educator will be expected to teach full-time in-person abroad, which means an 85-90% travel commitment. The family will be providing airfare, lodging, transportation, etc. There is also additional international travel. Teacher will be flown home for long holiday breaks, but do not apply if you cannot travel for extensive periods of time. Candidates must also have a valid passport. Preference will be given to teachers that have taught overseas and speak more than one language.
Ideal candidates must have the following:
- A MINIMUM of 5 years experience teaching primary grades (ages 5-8), preferably in a private school setting
-Teaching certification, preferably primary years
-Fluent in English (this is a MUST)
-Literacy specialization, preferably with training in Orton Gillingham, Wilson, and/or the British phonics system and experience working with English Language Learners
-Understanding of accelerated/gifted/differentiated learning and PBL
-Conscientious, patient, compassionate, flexible and professional
-Strong handle on keeping pace with curriculum, comfortable with creating lesson plans, assessments, projects and tests
-Can easily go back and forth between different subjects with a symbiotic emphasis
-Experience working 1-on-1, small group classes or in homeschool constructs
-SEL/Mindfulness training
-Familiarity with Singapore math and American curriculum is strongly preferred; British/international curriculum familiarity is a plus
-Ability to create interdisciplinary activities (i.e. competitive task work, STEAM projects, geography deep dives)
- Have a personal computer with email/MS Office AND a cell phone with access to email
- valid passport
-PLUS: working knowledge/ability in French, Spanish, and/or German
Please submit your curriculum vitae, cover letter and a list of three references. Responses without cover letters will not be considered, and compensation is commensurate with experience and credentials.
Pay: £68,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free or subsidised travel
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
