About Abaarso School 

Abaarso School, located in Hargeisa, Somaliland (Somalia), educates the next generation of Somali leaders, who will help develop their country after a devastating civil war. Since opening in 2009, Abaarso has sent over 130 graduates on full scholarship to top colleges and secondary schools throughout the world, including Yale, Harvard, Columbia, Brown, MIT, Amherst, Swarthmore, and many more. The school has been featured on 60 Minutes and in The New York Times, BBC World, and CNN Money, among many others.

Please take a moment to watch the 60 Minutes piece here: http://www.abaarsoschool.org/

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Abaarso teachers work long hours, as they are expected to fully immerse themselves in the school’s mission. They forge lifetime connections with grateful students who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity of a world- class education. Abaarso is looking for individuals interested in dedicating at least one year to training top high school students. Applications are welcome for English, social studies, math, and the sciences, including computer science. Experience teaching or working with youth is desirable, but not required.

Please send your resume and transcripts to , and fill out the online application at www.abaarsoschool.org. For questions, please email James Linville, Headmaster, at jlinville@abaarsoschool.org.

Teachers work hard and in difficult conditions, but receive the satisfaction of knowing that their work provides opportunities for students who would not otherwise have them. Teachers also receive:

A $250/month stipend (often used to travel in the region during school breaks)

Round-trip airfare from their home country to Somaliland

Room and board on campus

Emergency travel evacuation insurance

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