Teacher of Middle / High School English- American School

We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of Middle / High School English to join our American School Team. Experience of teaching US-style curriculum or IB is advantageous for this role, though not a requirement. 

We are looking for a professional who will join our team, adding value through positive interactions, working collaboratively with students, staff and families, and bringing a positive solutions-focused approach, in order to facilitate excellent progress.

You will need:

• A Teaching qualification that meets the requirements of your home-country (B.Ed, PGCE, State/Provincial Teaching Certification, GDE etc.)
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification teaching experience in similar role and subject area.

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience of working with and addressing the learning and developmental needs of a range of learners
• Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and application of varied instructional and assessment practices including inquiry, performance-based assessment and differentiation. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and organize your own work.
• Ability to work effectively to a high standard, on occasion, under pressure, meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety & Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures and their application.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to use ICT tools for record-keeping and as an instructional tool.
• Ability to support the wider life of the school through Homeroom Advisory and offering enrichment and extracurricular activities.

El Alsson British and American International School New Giza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks.

El Alsson British and American International Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. El Alsson makes hiring decisions based solely on the skills, experiences and attributes needed to continue to deliver excellence.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, following receipt of applications. Early applications are therefore advised; we reserve the right to appoint early if the right candidate is found prior to the deadline for receipt of applications.