Summer English teacher - Nablus, Palestine

Pioneers School (www.pioneers.ps) in Nablus, Palestine is seeking teachers for our 2014 summer program. Experience teaching or working with children is preferred but not necessary. Ideal candidates will be flexible, energetic, and willing to teach a variety of activities and ages.

The summer program is a full-day (9:00am-2:30pm) program designed to serve our current and new students who need extra English support over the summer. Students range from 3rd to 9th grade. English teachers will spend 4-5 periods each day with their students, working on English grammar, reading, writing, and vocabulary-building. We are looking for innovative and flexible teachers who can bring creative teaching methods, ideas, and activities into the English classroom. Students will also take art and sports classes, each at least three times a week. We believe in teaching English through experiential learning, and there are myriad opportunities for teachers to develop after-school activities in art, drama, music, sports, and other areas, depending on the interests of the teacher.

Teacher training will begin 1 June 2014, and the program will end on 18 July 2014. Housing is provided, as well as a stipend of $450 for the full program, paid in two installments.

About us:

Pioneers Summer Camp is sponsored by the Pioneers Baccalaureate School. A bilingual school, PBS focuses on differentiated instruction, inclusive classrooms and fostering critical thinking and student expression. We are currently a K-9 school, and each year we add a grade level. We will eventually be a full K-12. Our students are preparing to take the SAT upon completion of high school. The most successful teachers we have, and have had, are those committed to creating unique educational opportunities for Palestinian students.

About our city:

Nablus was one of the Palestinian cities hit hardest by the Second Intifada, but it is currently undergoing an economic rebirth. With around 300,000 people, it is one of the largest cities in the West Bank.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for a position working with us, you may send a photo, cover letter, and resume tosummer.pioneers@gmail.com. The cover letter should specifically address the following:

Why do you want to work with kids in Nablus? What do you consider your greatest strength? What do you do with your free time?

Please also include the email addresses for three references.

Applications are processed on a rolling basis.