Employment Opportunities

Employee Screening & Child Protection: ISU is committed to the well-being of its students. We use safe recruitment practices for the purposes of child protection – we verify the identity, the credentials and the work and criminal histories of all prospective employees.

Thank you for your interest in the International School of Ulaanbaatar. We are seeking passionate and collegial professional educators who are inquiry-based practitioners. The majority of our students are EAL learners. Experience in differentiating learning activities and assessments for students based upon language needs and learning needs and styles will be a cornerstone of your craft. We are also seeking teachers who understand the central role that formative assessment plays in learning. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their use of such assessment to help students continuously improve.

We value our professional learning culture at ISU. Applicants should be committed to working closely with their colleagues on a variety of projects (such as curriculum planning, student assessment and other areas of school improvement) throughout the school year.

At this time we will need certified teachers/professionals to fill the position(s) listed below:

Treasurer (Mongolian Nationals only)

NATURE OF WORK
The purpose of this position is to register, store and control fixed assets in the school buildings and storages; this involves in the process of a fixed asset to be sold, donated and written off and conducts a census of the fixed assets twice a year. The responsibility extends to carrying out accounting tasks as assigned. The start date for this position will be February 03, 2025.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• A bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field is required.
• Experience in finance and accounting field.
• Experience in year’s treasurer work.
• Fluency in English and in Mongolian
• Able to use computer programs
• Able to work in multicultural environment

APPLICATION
If you would like to take up this challenge and be part of the ISU team and please submit the following in English:
• A formal letter of application
• A formal curriculum vitae (CV) / resume detailing: Your employment history; your education background; and your contact information (including both e-mail and phone number)
• The names and contact details of at least three direct supervisory references

TIMELINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Submit applications by 30 January, 2025
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and interviewed
Final appointment will be made as soon as possible.
ISU has the right to close the application process if the right candidate comes along early.

All applications should be addressed to:
Director of Operations
International School of Ulaanbaatar
Four Seasons Gardens,
Khan-Uul District, 18th Khoroo,
PO Box 36/10, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia-17032.
Phone: 70160010
Email: diroperations@isumongolia.edu.mn

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (Mongolian Nationals only)

NATURE OF WORK
The role of the Educational Assistant is essentially to assist the Teacher in the delivery of the IB program within the classroom. Supporting the activities within and outside the classroom to ensure students are safe, happy learning in a positive and nurturing environment. The scope of this work will be in a primary homeroom class. The start date for this position will be February 03, 2025.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Teaching diploma degree as well as teaching permit is preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in working with children
• Teaching experience
• Fluency in English and in Mongolian
• Able to use computer programs
• Able to work in multicultural environment

APPLICATION
If you would like to take up this challenge and be part of the ISU team and please submit the following in English:

• A formal letter of application
• A formal curriculum vitae (CV) / resume detailing: Your employment history; your education background; and your contact information (including both e-mail and phone number)
• The names and contact details of at least three direct supervisory references

TIMELINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Submit applications by 21 January, 2025
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and interviewed
Final appointment will be made as soon as possible.
ISU has the right to close the application process if the right candidate comes along early.

All applications should be addressed to:
Director of Operations
International School of Ulaanbaatar
Four Seasons Gardens,
Khan-Uul District, 18th Khoroo,
PO Box 36/10, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia-17032.
Phone: 70160010
Email: diroperations@isumongolia.edu.mn

IBMYP/DP Mandarin Language Teacher

NATURE OF WORK
ISU teachers are fully committed to our Vision and Mission. They teach the whole child, understanding that academic success is inextricably interwoven with healthy social and personal development. Our teachers typically come to us as seasoned practitioners. These people are true colleagues among their peers, collaborating with them for the success of all students, and using inclusion models to meet their varied linguistic (EAL), interpersonal and academic needs. ISU teachers engender excellent relationships with all constituents, they are inspiring in their practice and they are open to continuously improving their pedagogy. They also subscribe to the belief that technology is a tool which should be effectively integrated into classroom practice. This position involves teaching IB MYP Mandarin B part-time in the secondary school. Your objective is to motivate each student to develop competencies, knowledge and skills in all areas of the subjects taught. Your course load is targeted at approximately 40% of available teaching time in a week. The remaining 60% of your role will be as an Educational Assistant

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
• effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• experience in—and commitment to—working in an inclusion-model framework
• ideally, three or more years experience teaching culturally- and linguistically-diverse populations
• knowledge of international school pedagogy and curricula including the IBMYP and the IBDP
• at least a Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate field, together with relevant teaching certification

APPLICATION
If you would like to take up this challenge and be part of the ISU team and please submit the following in English:
• A formal letter of application
• A formal curriculum vitae (CV) / resume detailing: Your employment history; your education background; and your contact information (including both e-mail and phone number)
• The names and contact details of at least three direct supervisory references

All applications should be addressed to:
Director of Operations
International School of Ulaanbaatar
Four Seasons Gardens,
Khan-Uul District, 18th Khoroo,
PO Box 36/10, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia-17032.
Phone: 70160010
Email: diroperations@isumongolia.edu.mn

Facilities Manager

NATURE OF WORK:
The Facilities Manager shall assist the Director and Director of Operations with the organization, operation and administration of the non-instructional school program. Within the limits of established policy, he/she shall make decisions involving the grounds and maintenance personnel and drivers/vehicles belonging to, or in the service of, the International School of Ulaanbaatar (ISU). His/her primary responsibilities shall involve ensuring the safety, maintenance and development of all school facilities, and all transportation systems (at a high, international standard) at ISU. Please click HERE to view the Job Description

Position Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree required (specialization in engineering preferred, but not necessary)
2. FMA designation or equivalent strongly desired
3. Minimum of three to five years of prior experience in facilities administration and management (prior experience of construction projects preferred)
4. Demonstrated history of meeting international standards in facilities maintenance
5. Ability to work in, and manage, a team in a firm but fair, manner
6. Prior experience of working in a multicultural environment is strongly desired
7. Written and spoken fluency in English and Mongolian required

APPLICATION:
If you would like to take up this challenge and be part of the ISU team, please submit the following in English:

• A formal letter of application
• A formal curriculum vitae (CV) / resume detailing: Your employment history; your education background; and your contact information (including both e-mail and phone number)
• The names and contact details of at least two direct supervisory references

All applications should be addressed to:
Director of Operations
International School of Ulaanbaatar
Four Seasons Gardens,
Khan-Uul District, 18th Khoroo,
PO Box 36/10, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia-17032.
Phone: 70160010
Email: diroperations@isumongolia.edu.mn

Relief Teachers

The International School of Ulaanbaatar is always interested in receiving applications for relief teaching (also known as substitute teaching) from qualified, certified teachers who are already resident in Ulaanbaatar. This role is not available to applicants who do not already live here in the city.

The ISU relief teacher assumes the responsibility of the classroom teacher on an as-needed basis. As well as requiring appropriate qualifications, we prefer relief teachers with prior teaching experience.

Please send your CV and a letter of interest, noting your preferred division level (primary or secondary), to employment@isumongolia.edu.mn with a copy to the appropriate Head of Primary (primaryhead@isumongolia.edu.mn) or Secondary (secondaryhead@isumongolia.edu.mn).

Please note that a police clearance (criminal background check) is always required from your previous place of residence as well as one from the UB police department.