Jungle School is seeking dynamic, passionate, and creative educators to be part of our innovative, experienced-based high school program. Our curriculum is designed to integrate subjects into real-life applications through hands-on projects, entrepreneurship, and global perspectives.

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As a High School Teacher, you will not only be responsible for delivering subject content but also for guiding students through a holistic, goal-oriented learning experience. You will act as a mentor and homeroom teacher, ensuring students stay on track, develop essential life skills, and take ownership of their education.

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Positions Available:

🔹 Teacher 1: English, Social Studies, School Determined & Student Driven Projects
🔹 Teacher 2: Math, Science, Health, School Determined & Student Driven Projects

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Job Responsibilities

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1. Teaching & Instruction

• Deliver engaging lessons that align with our experience-based curriculum.

• Design interactive, hands-on activities to reinforce academic concepts.

• Use a variety of teaching methods, including role-playing, simulations, group discussions, debates, case studies, and games.

• Integrate entrepreneurial thinking, global awareness, and real-world problem-solving into lessons.

• Ensure students meet both Indonesian and international academic standards.

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2. Project-Based Learning & Student Guidance

• Guide students in School-Determined Projects (structured real-world projects designed by Jungle School).

• Support students in Student-Determined Projects, helping them identify their passions and create projects that align with their career and academic goals.

• Help students develop skills in goal setting, time management, self-discipline, and problem-solving.

• Encourage students to research, analyze information, and present their findings effectively.

• Provide 1-on-1 mentorship sessions to discuss progress, challenges, and personal development.

• Do your own research to ensure you are prepared for every meeting. As the teacher and guide, you must have something to offer and must always be ahead of your students in the thinking and planning process. 

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3. Student Engagement & Classroom Culture

• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative learning environment.

• Act as a role model, demonstrating integrity, curiosity, and a growth mindset.

• Build strong relationships with students and help them develop social-emotional skills.

• Encourage students to think independently, take initiative, and embrace challenges.

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4. Creative Curriculum Development

• Adapt and create innovative lesson plans that make learning fun and meaningful.

• Use real-world scenarios and project simulations to reinforce learning.

• Incorporate technology, media, art and hands-on experiences into the curriculum.

• Stay updated on educational trends and best practices in project-based learning. Consult new ideas with your principal to ensure that they are inline with Jungle School vision and mission. 

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5. Collaboration & Professional Development

• Work closely with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects.

• Participate in regular staff meetings, training sessions, and workshops.

• Maintain open communication with students, parents, and school leadership.

• Be flexible and adaptable, adjusting teaching strategies to best support student needs.

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What Makes This Role Special?

• Smaller class sizes: More time to focus on each student individually.

• Real-world learning: Help students apply their knowledge in practical ways.

• Entrepreneurial focus: Guide students in creating actual businesses, digital products, and real projects.

• A supportive school community: Teachers are mentors, not just lecturers.

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1. For this position we are looking for a man or woman who has experience with children. Bonus points if you have your own kids or younger sibling and have experience with 15-19 year olds.

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2. Applicants must have at least an S1 degree. A degree in education is preferred.

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3. Minimum of 2 years teaching at a high-school level is required.

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4. Teachers must be willing to live full time in Salatiga.

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5. Applicants must have, and continually upgrade, the skills listed below. It is a teacher's job to keep their skills and knowledge upgraded independently, outside of any additional training provided by Jungle School. 

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6. Anyone applying for a job at Jungle School must first learn about non-formal education in general as well as Jungle School's Vision and Mission (which can be found on this website as well as our IG @jungle_school.)

Teaching is one of the only jobs where you get to travel through time. Think about it, by teaching the younger generation how to be kind, and brave and curious, you are shaping a future that you haven't even seen yet! What an amazing privilege! 

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Because at Jungle School we take this privilege seriously, all of our teachers are required to have the basic teaching skills required for their desired position at the moment of their application. 

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Below, is a list of basic skills required for High School teachers.

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English Competence : Fluent conversation for communication with both students and parents. Uses correct pronunciation and sentence structure both when speaking and writing. With students from over 20 countries we are competing at an international standard.  

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Creativity : Teachers must be able to create a variety of games and activities suitable for kids ages 15-19.

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Child Development : All teachers must have a firm understanding of child development in children ages 12-19. Areas of development include...

• Physical Development

• Mental Development

• Emotional Development

• Special Needs Cases

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Basic Teaching Skills : Anyone who wants to teach teenagers must have understanding and experience teaching the following areas...

• Teaching concepts - not facts

• Turning a concept into a game, interactive activity or experience.

• Being able to find and teach the moral lesson in any topic

• Life Skills: Setting goals, Perseverance, Losing well, Winning well, Developing skills beyond your current personal best...

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