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High School English Social Studies Teacher

Cairo, Egypt

High School Social Studies Position at The American International School in Egypt


AISE Teacher Mission: An American International School in Egypt (AISE) teacher provides a comprehensive and challenging American and international education that fosters informed and engaged local, regional and global citizenship. The AISE teacher inspires students to be lifelong learners who contribute positively to a diverse and changing world.


Job Description:

High School Social Studies (some US History included)

At the American International School in Egypt, our students make a real and positive impact in the world, and our faculty members are transforming the practices of international American education. We are looking for dedicated and innovative educators to help bring about this transformation and who aspire to help students:


• Explore their world and understand their place in it

• Grow into a community of self-directed learners

• Find joy in learning and growing

• Make a real and positive impact on the world around them


At AISE our educators ascribe to AISE Learning Principles and share an understanding that students learn best when:


• Education is relevant to their lives

• Timely feedback is offered for their work

• Lessons are highly engaging

• They have a sense of belonging to the school

• They reflect upon their work and school experience

• They collaborate with other students


Requirements / Recommended Success Factors:

  • A commitment to hands-on, relevant, learning with authentic assessments. 

  • Experience and / or excitement to teach in a block (85 mins)

  • A commitment to the primary goal of developing all students as per our Profile of an AISE Graduate as: inquirers, balanced, communicators, open-minded, collaborators, risk-takers, caring, reflective, thinkers, principled, and knowledgeable students and citizens of the world

  • An excitement to join a professional learning community and engage in PLC discussions to impact learning

  • Teacher Certification from an accredited Higher Education Institution

  • Higher Education transcript of all courses undertaken, and grades achieved

  • Minimum of three years of teaching experience

  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation from current or previous educational employers

  • Health Certificate verifying a clean bill of health from an accredited medical practitione