Employment

Thank you for considering the International School of Ouagadougou as your next international school family. We are a small private, U.S. Embassy supported, non-profit learning community with a diverse set of teachers committed to student growth in character, critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and community involvement. 

With this in mind, we strive as educators to professionally develop ourselves through collaborative growth and application of best teaching practices.

Only certified and qualified candidates will be considered.

Our 130 or so students deserve the best teachers!

ISO seeks teachers who are qualified and passionate about their subjects, and we give preference to those who can teach multiple subjects and who coach or offer activites after school. 

For our IBDP program, we seek teachers with IBDP experience and a track record of success preparing a wide variety of students for DP assessments. Training will be given to selected candidates as needed.

There is life in Ouagadougou! Yet, the country is continuing the fight against insecurity. Applicants must be flexible and able to build dynamic school programs. Since Burkina Faso is Francophone and in the heart of the Sahel, a little French and experience thriving in other challenging, vibrant countries will be a plus.

Immediate Position: starting February 2025

  • Elementary Music Teacher — Part-time: We seek a passionate music teacher, hopefully with some Orff-Schulwerk or Kodaly training, and with experience teaching elementary music from PreKindergarten 3 to Grade 5. Our beloved music teacher is moving out of country, and we need someone ready to fill her shoes starting in February 2025.

Upcoming Positions: starting August 2025

  • K/1 Classroom Teacher — Full-time: We seek a passionate early elementary teacher, trained in foundational literacy and numeracy skills to deliver Eureka Math, AERO standards, NGSS Science, and EL Education ELA units to an endearing class of Kindergarten and Grade 1 students.  Combined grade level classes at ISO are capped at 14 students — this one will likely be 10 or so students. Overseas teaching couples with teaching partners in other listed areas are encouraged to apply.
  • Band, Drama & Music Teacher, PK-G12 — Full-time: We seek a passionate general music and band teacher to teach PK-G5 general music, G10 Drama, and two elective classes in MS/HS — Performing Arts and Band.  That may seem like a lot, but ISO class sizes are small and our student musicians and actors are keen!  Orff-Schulwerk or Kodaly training would be a plus! Overseas teaching couples with teaching partners in other listed areas are encouraged to apply.
  • IBDP Math & Physics Teacher, G6-12 — Full-time: ISO is looking for a top-level physics & math teacher whose passion is to make all students passionate and confident in these subjects. IBDP Physics experience is a must!  A strong understanding of concept-based math teaching, math modeling, and how to inspire kids to push themselves is a plus. Math teachers with OBDP experience can have a DP Math class as well if desired. Overseas teaching couples with teaching partners in other listed areas are encouraged to apply.
  • IBDP Biology & Science Teacher, G6-12 — Full-time: ISO is looking for a top-level DP Biology and science teacher whose passion is to make all students experts in scientific inquiry. A strong understanding of NGSS and IBDP standards is required. IBDP Biology teaching experience and dynamic pedagogy is a must!  If you also teach DP Physics, we can rearrange the position above and allow you to tackle Physics as well. Overseas teaching couples with teaching partners in other listed areas are encouraged to apply.
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Contact Information:

Myna Anderson, Director
Phone: (226) 03 52 3953
Email: Director@iso.bf
Mail: Director, International School of Ouagadougou
01 BP 1142 Ouagadougou 01
Burkina Faso

Send applications to: director@iso.bf

We will respond to every applicant.

Applications must include:

  • Cover Letter
  • CV/Resume
  • List of 3 Professional References (2 must be direct supervisors from current/recent positions). Kindly include current phone numbers (WhatsApp ) and email addresses.
  • Scanned copies of:
    • Teaching license/certificate/qualifications
    • University diplomas and transcripts

Also to Be Submitted Prior to Employment

  • Scan of Immunization records including Yellow Fever and COVID
  • Medical check
  • Police Checks for countries of past residence

(More documents may be required during the recruitment process).

Desired Qualities for ISO Teachers:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree (Education degrees prioritized);
  • Teaching license / certificate / qualification;
  • Years of teaching experience;
  • Experience with the American CCSS / AERO Standards and IBDP;
  • Prior experience developing Standards-Based units of study & assessments;
  • Passion for offering co-curricular activities in addition to teaching;
  • Deep and abiding appreciation for the African continent;
  • A positive outlook and love for children and teens;
  • Collaborative people with a sense of humor;
  • Experience living in the developing world — RPCVs encouraged to apply!

CHILD PROTECTION at ISO

ISO is committed to safer recruitment practices in line with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

Everyone who works with children at ISO will be asked to present a police clearance check for at least 2 years in their current country. 

Employees must present evidence of a police clearance from their current country of employment for at least the last two years prior to being contracted for employment at ISO. We reserve the right to require police checks for more years.