Teacher and Teaching Assistant

Required Degrees: Bachlores Degree
Fields of Expertise: Kindergarten ,  Primary Assistant Teachers
Salary: $2,150 USD

Details: American International School of Monrovia
Liberia
Over 40 years ago with the arrival of a large expatriate community
involved in everything from missionary work to mineral excavation a need
arose to provide an education for expatriate children. Thus, American
Cooperative School came into being. Starting out with just a handful of
students, ACS evolved into a school of over 600 students and was known
as one of the top American-International schools in Africa. Shareholders of
the school were, and continue to be, multi-national companies, members
of the diplomatic community, and qualified local Liberians in search of a
quality U.S. Education. A change in the economic and political climate
during the late 1980’s and 1990’s discouraged many of the multi-national
companies and diplomatic community from remaining in Liberia. When they
left the country the school population declined, and with the onset of
Liberian Civil War the school closed in 1988.
On October 8, 2007 after five years of peace in Liberia, the school
reopened under a new name:
The American International School of Liberia. At present, we have
approximately 90 students enrolled from our Pre-Kinder program through
Upper School. Recently as the economic and political situation in Liberia
has turned the corner and business conditions have improved there has
been a direct increase in enrollment due to the fact that companies and
the diplomatic community will bring in more expatriate workers and their
families. Currently, the student population at American International
School of Monrovia is at all time high, with more students expected each
year since the school reopened.
The American International School of Monrovia is a modern air-conditioned
facility that, in the future, could once again enroll well over 600 students.
Presently, there is ample classroom space for all of our students. In
addition to the main school building, our facilities include a basketball
court, gymnasium, and weight room, and a soccer/baseball field. The
curriculum is North American, the medium of instruction is English, and the
student/teacher ratio is 6.7/1.
AISM is in the pre accredited stage by the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools.
We are working on our 5 year strategic improvement plan, which will
culminate in a visit from educational experts from around the world, and
resulted in renewed U.S. certification for the next five years.
Monrovia is Liberia’s largest city with a population of just under a million.
Although we are a capital city, Monrovia has a rustic urban feel. There are
modest swim and tennis club, there are several nice restaurants,
adequate shopping close at hand, two fitness gyms, and high-quality
housing with central air conditioning. On long weekends and vacations
there is a diversity of environments to explore. Picturesque African
beaches, the highlands of the dense jungle interior, and rain forests are
all within driving distance.
Salary: $2150 per month. All expenses paid.
Benefits:
Base salary is comparable to other schools in the region, and is generally
higher than in Central America. However, benefits such as housing on
campus help defray a teachers cost of living, and increases the savings
potential up to percent50.
Benefits:
Two Year Contract
Health Insurances is provided by Clements International ($500 deductible)
All Major utilities paid
Two bedroom apartments that are located on the school campus.
Shipping allowance on arrival and departure
R/T ticket yearly to point of origin
Professional and supportive community of educators
General Qualifications:
General Qualifications:
Looking for candidates who have “found themselves.“
We are not looking for teachers who are looking for themselves.
AISM presently prefers candidates with two or more years of International
teaching experience.
Experience working with non-English speaking students is a plus.
Teachers must be flexible and considerate as teachers both live and work
on the school campus.
Enthusiastic educators that give that little extra everyday to meet the
students’ needs.