Social Science Teacher

Üsküdar American Academy, founded in 1876, is one of the leading private schools in Turkey. We offer the Turkish national curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which are further enhanced by a wide variety of elective courses. The school is highly selective and prides itself on its world-class academic outcomes.

We are looking forward to receiving the applications to appoint a dynamic, highly motivated, and inspirational "Social Science (History / Geography) Teacher"

Required Qualifications & Experience:

● A bachelor’s degree in the subject to be taught (History or Geography).

● Valid teaching certification in the subject to be taught.

● An M.Ed. or Ph.D. in the subject to be taught is a plus.

● English competency (Minimum IELTS test score of 6.0) is preferred.

● 1-2 years of teaching experience in the field of certification at the high school level.

● Experience of teaching the IB Diploma is a plus.

● Demonstrable ESL/EFL/EAL experience.

● Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.

● A proven life-long learner.

● Experience in coordinating meaningful extra/co-curricular activities.

● Ability to integrate EdTech, blended learning, and Assessment for Learning.

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, Üsküdar American Academy holds itself to the highest standards of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

Employees at SEV/American Schools model the SEV Foundation’s code of ethics and values, the ‘United Nations Rights of the Child charter, and the Council of International Schools Accreditation standards on Child Protection.

Our institution’s primary concern is to provide education for students in a totally safe environment.

The candidate, by applying to this position, acknowledges, accepts, and declares:

· never to have committed any crime related to child abuse.

· never to have been accused of or engaged in any action that would qualify as child abuse.

· never to have participated in such a crime and/or assisted in hiding such facts.