English Teaching Position in Palestine (Elementary School)

Positions:

Pioneers Baccalaureate School in Nablus, Palestine, is currently hiring an English Language teacher for Elementary School (Grades 1-5). Full-time English Language teachers generally teach 2 classes of the same or similar grade levels, seeing each class every day for approximately 90-120 minutes. Full-time teachers generally teach 24 periods per week (roughly 20-22 teaching hours), with the remaining time for planning, grading, and supervisory duties (morning, afternoon, or break).

Description:

All English classes are full English immersion. Early elementary classes introduce students to English letters, sounds, and written forms, and focus on steadily increasing students' reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar capabilities in English as well as instilling positive classroom behavior and a joy of learning. In later elementary school classes, students read both fictional and informational books, novels, or other texts and develop their reading, writing, and grammar skills.

Teachers are responsible for using and following the curriculum and curriculum map provided by the school. Teachers are also responsible for developing their own supporting materials and weekly lesson plans. Teachers should feel comfortable working independently and be ready to dedicate time to planning thoughtful and rigorous lessons, which help students learn how to think critically and guide them to consider multiple ways and methods of solving problems, through which they apply what they have learned to solve problems they face in their own lives. Games, activities, and projects that engage students and support learning are highly encouraged at all grade levels.

Desired Qualifications:

• English language fluency (required)
• 4-year degree (Bachelors) (required)
• Proficiency in Google Docs and other Google Workspace apps
• Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, a desire for continuous improvement, a flexible and positive attitude, enthusiasm for the topic and teaching, the ability to accept constructive criticism and feedback, and the ability to problem-solve and work independently.
• Specific teaching certification is not required, but prior teaching experience or experience working with children/youth is preferred. The most successful teachers at Pioneers are those that are flexible, innovative, and committed to creating unique educational opportunities for Palestinian students.

Benefits:

• First-year teachers receive 2200 New Israeli Shekels per month (a livable and competitive starting teacher salary in Nablus), with additional increments for subject matter, experience, and qualifications as determined during the interview process, in addition to a 100 shekel monthly transportation stipend.
• Housing (private room in a shared apartment (3-4 people)) with all utilities including water, electricity, and internet covered.
• Round-trip airfare and visa costs covered.
• Government health insurance provided.
• The school can provide information about Arabic lessons or tutoring in the city.

About Pioneers:

Pioneers is a bilingual Arabic/English school serving Grades K-12. We are proud to have received NEASC accreditation in Spring 2021, and we are focused on continual development and innovation. Our rich international program follows Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards in English, Math, and Science, in addition to offering the local Palestinian curriculum. High school students receive a Pioneers diploma in addition to a Palestinian diploma obtained through equivalent scores on CLEP or AP exams.

Pioneers Baccalaureate School was founded to provide a level of education unavailable in Nablus. We challenge and inspire our students to achieve their intellectual and personal potential by approaching each as a unique individual. Utilizing the best of modern pedagogy, while staying true to our Palestinian roots, Pioneers prepares students to be competitive on a global scale. Our graduates will be prepared to innovate, think creatively, and contribute to building a better Palestine and a better world. For more information, visit our website at www.pioneers.edu.ps.

About Nablus:

With around 300,000 people, Nablus is one of the largest cities in the West Bank. Teachers are able to form lasting relationships with colleagues and friends, take advantage of opportunities to learn or practice Arabic, and travel on holidays, weekends, and breaks to explore all the West Bank has to offer. Nablus is still a conservative city with respect to the West Bank as a whole, and in order to maintain the school's good reputation and standing in the community, foreign teachers are expected to uphold certain standards of behavior and dress during their tenure with the school.

To Apply:

Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Our hiring process begins with a general interview, followed by second interviews based on specific positions. Full-year teaching positions generally last from August through May, with the possibility of extension.

To be considered for a general interview, applicants must upload a CV and cover letter through the application form on our website, also accessible here. Questions can be directed to jobs@pioneers.edu.ps.