High School Biology

Client of Teach Away Inc

Job Description

The Universal American School, Kuwait (UAS) is a private nonprofit co-educational college-preparatory school serving multinational students from Nursery to Grade 12. UAS opened in September 1975 with approximately 300 students to begin a high-quality tradition in academics, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities. Today there are over 1,600 students from all over the world as we approach our 50th anniversary of excellence in education.

UAS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges NEASC). There is a particularly selective student admissions procedure based on an interview and required entrance examination at all levels.

Approximately 380 staff includes highly qualified teachers and many long-term employees. A large percentage of faculty members have advanced degrees in addition to required teaching certification.

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:

Science - Biology

Grade(s) You'll Teach:

Gr. 9, Gr. 10, Gr. 11, Gr. 12

Job Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Relocation Assistance

Housing Support

Professional Development

Travel Benefits

Benefit Details:

Fully Furnished Apartment including utilities and internet services along with a small gym, access to a heated pool, full laundry facilities, etc.

Round Trip Airfare from home to Kuwait

Local and International opportunities for Professional Development 

Health Insurance - Worldwide coverage except for emergencies in the United States and Canada

Kuwait Governmental Insurance - up to 12 months Salary

Yearly Increments 

Free Tuition for one child

End of Service Payment 

Continuous Service Bonus

Work permit/Residency costs paid by School and VISA costs

Settling-in Allowance

Job Requirements

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Eligible Candidates:

Certified Teacher

Minimum Education:

Bachelor

Teaching Experience:

2+ years

Licenses & Certifications:

Teaching Credential/License

Visa Eligible Citizenships:

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, US

Additional School Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution

The school prefers to hire teachers with advanced degrees and at least two (2) years of full-time teaching experience

Valid passport up to 3 years

Official degrees and their transcripts

Valid teaching certificate

An official copy of previous teaching experience letters, clearly stating the length of years of experience

Must be under the age of 60 due to VISA requirement

Must have a clean FBI Report/ Background Check

(Please check the Kuwait Embassy for Work VISA requirements)