Secondary Social Studies/History Teacher

Is Social Studies your specialty? Are you an experienced teacher looking for a challenge and an opportunity to serve God overseas? This just might be what you're looking for!

At Bingham Academy, our social studies and geography classes are taught by qualified teachers and are designed to build knowledge and skills that will enable students to understand and analyze all areas of geography as well as prepare for further studies at university and beyond. You will have the opportunity to make an impact in an environment where students and parents value your contribution and ministry.

We are currently looking for a Geography Teacher or History Teacher with an ability to teach Social Studies at Middle School level as well as High School geography.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related subject
• Teaching License, Qualification or Credential
  
• Able to teach more than 1 subject in the social studies department
• Experience with teaching the skills aspect of these courses (e.g. dissect and each historiography)
• Experience with teaching Cambridge Curriculum, IGCSE and/or A-Level (desired, but negotiable)
• 2+ years of teaching experience (desired, but negotiable)

Key Skills:

• Demonstrate understanding of recent educational trends and best practices, including relevant curriculum and learning and assessment theory
• Experience designing personalized and differentiated learning experiences for students
• Effective classroom management techniques
• Commitment to positive communication with all stakeholders
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to contribute to a positive school environment for students, staff and the overall community
• Passion for excellent education
• Willingness to learn

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses assigned by the secondary principal
• Carry out all assigned duties with professionalism
• Teach and serve in a broad range of responsibilities as requested by administration
• Communicate timely and professionally with parents as needed, discussing student performance and writing annual reports
• Maintain personal teaching certifications
• Participate in ongoing professional development

Benefits:

At Bingham, all of our expatriate staff serve as missionary volunteers (raising their own funds). Bingham Academy cares about your well-being and wants to make your transition to life in Ethiopia easier. To assist with the transition, we offer the following benefits:

• Free housing and utilities
• Travel assistance
• Transportation
• School lunch
• Amharic lessons
• Tuition waiver for your children
• Generous professional development budget