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High School English Teacher
(Kazakhstan, Astana)
Required Degrees:
Bachelor of Education
Fields of Expertise: English Language Arts
Details: Canadian International School – Astana
Current Vacancies for Full-Time Secondary Teaching Faculty
Positions Available: 1
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Start Date: August 15th, 2023
Contract Term: Two years
ABOUT THE BC OFFSHORE SCHOOL: CIS – Astana is BC’s first not-for-profit Offshore School. CIS – Astana is an innovative, co-educational secondary day school. CIS – Astana is a preparatory school, initially offering grade 10. As our initial cohort moves on to grade 11, we will add a second cohort of grade 10 students for the 2023-24 academic year. The purpose of the school is to provide students, from Kazakhstan and throughout the region, an opportunity to earn a Dogwood Diploma and continue their studies at a Canadian university.
CIS – Astana has growth plan of reaching 900 students (pre-K to 12) in the coming years. All of the students accepted for the 2023-2024 academic year will be eligible for partial and full-ride scholarships. CIS – Astana is developing a brand-new, purpose-built campus to welcome students for September 2025.
ABOUT THE NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION: The Ulytau Charitable Foundation was established in 2021. “Ulytau” in Kazakh means great mountain and is a region of historical significance in Kazakhstan. The foundation was established with broad goals to contribute to benefit education in Kazakhstan. The Ulytau Foundation will establish the first British Columbia Offshore School in Central Asia. The school is located in the capital city, Astana. Canadian International School – Astana opened its doors in September of 2022.
JOB DESCRIPTION: CIS – Astana is seeking a full-time enthusiastic and energetic teacher to join our expanding team.
Our teacher will work closely with the Principal of CIS – Astana to deliver BC curriculum in grades 10 and/or grade 11 in the following curricular areas:
o English Language Arts & Career Education
The successful candidate will be expected to manage their classrooms effectively, maintain good student discipline, support the standards and policies of the school and assist with the supervision of students as required or as additionally requested by the Principal. With the Principal and other teachers, he/she will be expected to organize events, clubs and other activities for the students.
The successful candidate will be a positive role model and always demonstrate high moral standards for students, conduct himself/herself appropriately both professionally and personally at the school and within the community, as fitting for a teacher at an academic-oriented, BC Offshore School. Finally, the position may include physical duties and responsibilities and so the successful candidate must be able to perform these tasks - more details can be provided during the interview process.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized Canadian university
• BC teaching certification, or eligibility for BC teaching certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of other cultures and the ability to communicate in a cross-cultural working environment. This includes communications with students, parents, teachers and the public.
• Holds a considerable level of computer skills including the use of the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint), communications programs such as Windows Live and Skype and social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. As well as the ability to learn software programs that may be used at the school.
• Proficiency with PowerSchool or a similar integrated student information system/database preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, cooperative, and service-oriented relationships within the school community and broader community.
• Canadian Permanent Residence or Citizenship
Compensation commensurate with experience. Salary scale competitive with BC public school districts in BC’s Lower Mainland. Benefits include health care, annual return flights from/to the point-of-hire, accommodation stipend, dependent tuition discount, visa acquisition support and generous vacation entitlement.
Inquiries welcome during the interview.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to:
Mr. Blake Defieux,
Offshore School Representative
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Fields of Expertise: English Language Arts
Details: Canadian International School – Astana
Current Vacancies for Full-Time Secondary Teaching Faculty
Positions Available: 1
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Start Date: August 15th, 2023
Contract Term: Two years
ABOUT THE BC OFFSHORE SCHOOL: CIS – Astana is BC’s first not-for-profit Offshore School. CIS – Astana is an innovative, co-educational secondary day school. CIS – Astana is a preparatory school, initially offering grade 10. As our initial cohort moves on to grade 11, we will add a second cohort of grade 10 students for the 2023-24 academic year. The purpose of the school is to provide students, from Kazakhstan and throughout the region, an opportunity to earn a Dogwood Diploma and continue their studies at a Canadian university.
CIS – Astana has growth plan of reaching 900 students (pre-K to 12) in the coming years. All of the students accepted for the 2023-2024 academic year will be eligible for partial and full-ride scholarships. CIS – Astana is developing a brand-new, purpose-built campus to welcome students for September 2025.
ABOUT THE NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION: The Ulytau Charitable Foundation was established in 2021. “Ulytau” in Kazakh means great mountain and is a region of historical significance in Kazakhstan. The foundation was established with broad goals to contribute to benefit education in Kazakhstan. The Ulytau Foundation will establish the first British Columbia Offshore School in Central Asia. The school is located in the capital city, Astana. Canadian International School – Astana opened its doors in September of 2022.
JOB DESCRIPTION: CIS – Astana is seeking a full-time enthusiastic and energetic teacher to join our expanding team.
Our teacher will work closely with the Principal of CIS – Astana to deliver BC curriculum in grades 10 and/or grade 11 in the following curricular areas:
o English Language Arts & Career Education
The successful candidate will be expected to manage their classrooms effectively, maintain good student discipline, support the standards and policies of the school and assist with the supervision of students as required or as additionally requested by the Principal. With the Principal and other teachers, he/she will be expected to organize events, clubs and other activities for the students.
The successful candidate will be a positive role model and always demonstrate high moral standards for students, conduct himself/herself appropriately both professionally and personally at the school and within the community, as fitting for a teacher at an academic-oriented, BC Offshore School. Finally, the position may include physical duties and responsibilities and so the successful candidate must be able to perform these tasks - more details can be provided during the interview process.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized Canadian university
• BC teaching certification, or eligibility for BC teaching certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of other cultures and the ability to communicate in a cross-cultural working environment. This includes communications with students, parents, teachers and the public.
• Holds a considerable level of computer skills including the use of the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint), communications programs such as Windows Live and Skype and social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. As well as the ability to learn software programs that may be used at the school.
• Proficiency with PowerSchool or a similar integrated student information system/database preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, cooperative, and service-oriented relationships within the school community and broader community.
• Canadian Permanent Residence or Citizenship
Compensation commensurate with experience. Salary scale competitive with BC public school districts in BC’s Lower Mainland. Benefits include health care, annual return flights from/to the point-of-hire, accommodation stipend, dependent tuition discount, visa acquisition support and generous vacation entitlement.
Inquiries welcome during the interview.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to:
Mr. Blake Defieux,
Offshore School Representative
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