Subject Teacher

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About Abaarso Network, Abaarso School

Founded in 2009, Abaarso Network (AN) is a system of nonprofit schools in Somaliland, East Africa that has been featured on 60 Minutes, the New York Times, BBC, CNN, Wall Street Journal, and the Clinton Global Initiative. AN includes a coed boarding high school with American-accreditation; the onl

The Republic of Somaliland declared its independence from Somalia in 1991 and has enjoyed peaceful transfers of democratically elected governments since then. But after decades of war, generations of youth in Somaliland have grown up with less access to quality education and little economic opportunity. AN is providing life changing education opportunities, especially to disadvantaged young girls and women in Somaliland. Abaarso School Abaarso is a 7-12th grade boarding school developing the future leaders of Somaliland.

Our students became the first in their country in over 30 years to matriculate to US universities, including Harvard, Yale, MIT, Brown, Columbia, Cornell and UPenn. Abaarso is an American-accredited school (NEASC) that has received funding support from USAID. Students benefit from a deep and expansive extracurricular environment driven by teachers who do advising, clubs, sports, project days, office hours, events, and administrative duties.

Barwaaqo Teacher Training College is a residential college creating life-long careers for women in Somaliland. In a country where female unemployment is well over 90%, more than 95% of our bachelor’s degree graduates have successfully secured high-paying jobs within 3 months of graduation. Barwaaqo offers degrees in education and communications, filling a crucial gender gap since 87% of teachers in Somaliland are men. Kaabe Schools Kaabe Schools are pioneering child-centered learning in Somaliland delivered by homegrown talent. The majority of teachers are products of AN’s teachers college at Barwaaqo University, but they work alongside foreign hires who have Montessori or general primary school experience.

What We Offer A life-changing opportunity to contribute to education and women’s empowerment in Somaliland. Supportive and mission-driven work environment. Professional growth in a unique and impactful setting. Compensation US$325 Monthly stipends (tax-free). Comfortable housing. Three meals a day are prepared by cooks. Utility bills and the internet are covered. Health insurance. Work visas. One round-trip airfare.

Duties

Responsibilities Teaching: Deliver 18-20 hours of classroom instruction weekly in your area of expertise. Student Engagement: Offer guidance through advising, office hours, and individual support. Extracurricular Leadership: Facilitate 30+ hours of activities such as clubs, sports, and administrative duties. Curriculum Development: Contribute to designing and implementing effective and culturally relevant lesson plans. Community Involvement: Foster a supportive learning environment and engage with the broader community to advance the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

Qualifications Hold a Bachelor's, preferably in education (Masters degree is an advantage). Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Results-oriented, ambitious, entrepreneurial; takes initiative and thrives in ambiguous situations. Can function well in a resource

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