High School Biology Teacher

Fields of Expertise: Science ,  Biology
Salary: Negotiable

Details: Pioneers School in Nablus, Palestine is seeking a full-time high-school biology teacher. All classes
are taught in English. These classes are designed to prepare students for success on the relevant
SAT II subject tests in Biology. The ideal candidate will integrate labs, experiments, and projects
into the classroom as well as covering the appropriate material from the textbook. Leading up to
the SAT II Subject Test, the teacher will also prepare students with test-taking strategies and
practice tests.
Experience is preferred but not necessary. The most successful teachers at Pioneers are those
that are flexible, innovative, and committed to creating unique educational opportunities for
Palestinian students. We provide on-site training, and teachers work closely with a specific
coordinator to develop skills continuously throughout the year.
Full-time science positions are between 18 - 20 teaching hours per week (with additional time
commitments for planning and school duties).
Salary: 2000 New Israeli Shekels per month, equivalent to $570 at the current exchange rate of
3.5. Local teachers at Pioneers receive 1800 shekels per month for their first year, which is a
competitive starting teacher salary in the city of Nablus. Housing and a travel stipend are provided.
Applications are processed on a rolling basis.
About us:
We are a bilingual Arabic/English school serving Grades K-12. Our high-school students follow the
SAT program. Pioneers Baccalaureate School was founded to provide a level of education
unavailable in Nablus. We challenge and inspire our students to achieve their intellectual and
personal potential by approaching each as a unique individual. Utilizing the best of modern
pedagogy, while staying true to our Palestinian roots, Pioneers prepares students to be competitive
on a global scale. Our graduates will be prepared to innovate, think creatively, and contribute to
building a better Palestine and a better world.
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.
Nablus is still a conservative city with respect to the West Bank as a whole, and in order to maintain
the school’s good reputation and standing in the community, foreign teachers are expected to
uphold certain standards of behavior and dress during their tenure with the school.