Mastermind Center – IB Teachers / IB Department Coordinator

Mastermind Center, a tutoring and educational center located in Hay Al-Andalus, Tripoli, Libya, is looking for highly qualified, experienced, enthusiastic, and student-focused International Baccalaureate (IB) teachers to join our educational team.

We are seeking outstanding teachers who are capable of delivering high-quality instruction in IB subjects while making learning engaging, practical, interactive, and enjoyable.

We are particularly interested in candidates with previous IB teaching experience and, ideally, experience in IB coordination, IB programme management, or working within an IB department.

A candidate with strong IB coordination experience may also be considered for a leadership role within the Mastermind Center IB Department, helping establish, organize, and develop our IB academic programme.

Position

IB Teachers / IB Department Coordinator

Workplace

Mastermind Center
Hay Al-Andalus, Tripoli, Libya

Mastermind Center is a tutoring and educational center providing students with additional academic support, specialized subject instruction, examination preparation, and personalized learning.

The successful candidates will work directly with students following or preparing for the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, supporting them in developing strong academic knowledge, examination skills, confidence, and independent learning abilities.

IB Subjects

We are currently looking for highly qualified teachers in the following subjects:

• IB English

• IB Mathematics

• IB Chemistry

• IB Physics

• IB Biology

• IB Geography

Candidates may apply for one or more subjects depending on their qualifications and experience.

We are particularly interested in teachers who have a strong understanding of the IB curriculum, assessment requirements, subject guides, examination expectations, and internal/external assessment processes relevant to the subjects they teach.

IB Department Coordinator

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have experience with IB coordination or IB programme leadership.

Candidates with previous experience as an:

• IB Coordinator

• IB Programme Coordinator

• IB Subject Coordinator

• IB Department Head

• IB Academic Coordinator

• IB teacher with significant coordination responsibilities

will be highly valued.

The teacher appointed to an IB coordination role may be responsible for helping Mastermind Center develop and coordinate its IB department, including supporting teachers, organizing academic programmes, monitoring student progress, coordinating IB-related requirements, and helping establish effective systems for IB students and teachers.

The ideal candidate will have both strong teaching ability and strong organizational and leadership skills.

Gender

Male and female candidates are welcome to apply.

Years of Experience

A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience is preferred.

Significant previous experience teaching within the International Baccalaureate programme is highly preferred.

Candidates with substantial experience in IB teaching, examination preparation, curriculum planning, or IB coordination are particularly encouraged to apply.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Successful IB teachers will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering high-quality IB lessons.

• Teaching students according to their age, academic level, IB programme, subject requirements, and individual learning needs.

• Developing students’ subject knowledge and conceptual understanding.

• Preparing students for IB examinations and assessments.

• Helping students understand IB assessment criteria and examination expectations.

• Developing students’ analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and independent-learning skills.

• Preparing engaging lesson plans, activities, exercises, assignments, and assessments.

• Using appropriate IB resources and teaching materials.

• Monitoring and evaluating student academic progress.

• Providing detailed and constructive feedback.

• Identifying areas where students require additional academic support.

• Supporting students with homework, assignments, revision, and examination preparation.

• Adapting teaching methods according to individual student needs and learning styles.

• Helping students develop confidence in their academic abilities.

• Maintaining accurate records of student progress where required.

• Communicating professionally with the Mastermind Center academic team.

• Participating in academic meetings, training, and development activities when required.

• Maintaining a professional, punctual, reliable, and supportive approach.

Making IB Learning Fun and Engaging

We are looking for teachers who understand that excellent IB teaching is not simply about covering the syllabus.

Our teachers should be able to make difficult concepts understandable, interesting, and relevant.

The successful candidate should be able to:

• Make lessons interactive and engaging.

• Encourage students to ask questions and think independently.

• Connect academic concepts to real-world situations.

• Use experiments, demonstrations, discussions, projects, problem-solving activities, and other appropriate learning methods.

• Encourage students to actively participate rather than simply listen.

• Make challenging subjects approachable and enjoyable.

• Adapt lessons to different personalities, abilities, and learning styles.

• Build students’ confidence and motivation.

• Create a positive classroom environment where students enjoy learning.

• Encourage curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and academic independence.

We want teachers who can make students say “I understand this” and, ideally, “I actually enjoy this.”

IB Department Development

Candidates with IB coordination or leadership experience may have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Mastermind Center IB Department.

Depending on experience and qualifications, responsibilities may include:

• Helping establish and organize the IB department.

• Coordinating IB teachers and subject provision.

• Supporting the development of academic systems and procedures.

• Assisting with IB curriculum planning.

• Supporting teachers with IB requirements and assessment expectations.

• Monitoring student academic progress.

• Helping coordinate examination preparation.

• Supporting communication between teachers, students, parents, and the academic team.

• Developing academic resources and teaching standards.

• Helping ensure consistency and quality across IB subjects.

• Supporting the recruitment and development of IB teachers.

• Contributing to the long-term development of Mastermind Center’s IB programme.

Candidates with proven IB coordination experience may therefore be considered for a senior IB academic/coordination position rather than solely a teaching position.

Job Requirements

Candidates should ideally have:

• Strong academic qualifications in their relevant subject.

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant subject, Education, or a closely related field.

• Strong knowledge of the relevant IB curriculum.

• Previous IB teaching experience.

• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of IB examination and assessment requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong classroom and student-management abilities.

• Ability to teach students of different ages and academic levels.

• Ability to create engaging and effective lessons.

• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply.

• Ability to plan lessons independently.

• Ability to adapt teaching methods to individual student needs.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Professional and reliable approach to teaching.

• Patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for education.

• Commitment to student development and academic success.

IB Qualification and Training

Previous IB teaching experience and formal IB qualifications are highly preferred.

However, candidates who do not currently have an IB qualification or formal IB training are also welcome to apply.

If a suitable candidate has strong subject knowledge, teaching ability, experience, enthusiasm, and the potential to become an excellent IB teacher, Mastermind Center will provide the necessary IB training and guidance to help the candidate develop the knowledge and skills required to teach within the IB programme.

Therefore, not having an IB qualification should not discourage qualified and experienced teachers from applying.

Training and guidance may cover relevant areas of the IB programme, including curriculum requirements, teaching approaches, assessment expectations, examination preparation, and other IB-related requirements relevant to the teacher’s subject.

Additional Advantage

The following will be considered a significant advantage:

• Previous experience teaching IB Diploma Programme subjects.

• Experience with IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

• Experience with IB assessment and examination preparation.

• Experience with Internal Assessments (IAs).

• Experience with Extended Essay support.

• Experience with Theory of Knowledge (TOK), where relevant.

• Previous IB coordination experience.

• Experience managing or coordinating an IB department.

• Experience developing IB academic programmes.

• Previous experience working in an international school or IB World School.

Student Levels and Age Groups

Teachers may be required to work with students of different:

• Ages.

• Academic abilities.

• IB programme levels.

• Subject proficiency levels.

• Learning styles.

• Academic backgrounds.

• Learning goals.

Experience teaching IB beginners, experienced IB students, examination students, and students requiring additional academic support is an advantage.

Candidates are encouraged to provide details of the age groups, IB programmes, subject levels, and types of students they have previously taught.

Teaching Schedule

Working Days

Flexible.

As Mastermind Center is a tutoring and educational center, regular teaching sessions are primarily scheduled during the afternoon and evening.

Teaching will generally take place from approximately 4:00 PM onward.

Working days will be discussed and agreed upon during the interview based on:

• Teacher availability.

• Student availability.

• Student demand.

• The center’s academic schedule.

• Number of students and classes required.

Teachers are expected to clearly communicate their available days and times so that an appropriate schedule can be arranged.

Working Hours

Flexible.

The exact number of teaching hours will depend on:

• Student demand.

• Teacher availability.

• Number of students.

• Subject requirements.

• The agreed tutoring schedule.

Examination Season

Teaching requirements may increase during IB examination periods.

During examination seasons, teachers may be required to provide additional:

• Revision sessions.

• Examination preparation.

• Intensive tutoring.

• Assignment support.

• Subject-specific academic support.

Teaching schedules may therefore be adjusted during examination periods according to student demand.

Any significant changes to the regular schedule will be discussed with teachers in advance whenever possible.

Salary / Compensation

Percentage-based compensation.

The compensation structure is based on a percentage of the relevant tutoring fees.

The exact percentage, payment arrangements, and other compensation details will be discussed with the candidate during the interview.

Candidates applying for an IB coordination or senior academic role may have a separate compensation arrangement depending on responsibilities and experience.

What We Are Looking For

We are not simply looking for teachers who can complete a syllabus.

We are looking for excellent educators.

The ideal candidate should be someone who:

• Knows their subject extremely well.

• Understands how IB students learn.

• Can explain difficult concepts clearly.

• Can challenge high-performing students.

• Can support students who are struggling.

• Can make lessons enjoyable and memorable.

• Encourages questions and discussion.

• Develops students’ confidence.

• Promotes critical thinking and independent learning.

• Takes student progress seriously.

• Is enthusiastic, patient, organized, and professional.

We particularly value teachers who can combine academic excellence with an engaging teaching style.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• Updated CV.

• Relevant academic qualifications.

• Teaching qualifications or certificates, if available.

• Details of previous teaching experience.

• Details of previous IB teaching experience.

• IB subjects and levels previously taught.

• IB programmes previously taught.

• Details of examination preparation experience.

• Details of IB assessment or Internal Assessment experience, where applicable.

• Details of any previous IB coordination or leadership experience.

• Any other relevant academic or teaching experience.

Application Method

Applications can be submitted directly via WhatsApp:

+218 92 012 0563

Candidates may send their CV and relevant information directly to this number.

Candidates who have questions regarding the position, teaching schedule, compensation, IB responsibilities, or application process may also contact Mastermind Center through the same WhatsApp number.

Important Information

• The positions are for IB subject teachers and potentially an IB Department Coordinator.

• Subjects currently required are English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Geography.

• Male and female candidates are welcome to apply.

• Candidates who do not currently have an IB qualification are also welcome to apply.

• Mastermind Center will provide IB training and guidance to suitable candidates who do not yet have formal IB qualifications or training.

• Previous IB teaching experience and IB qualifications are highly preferred.

• Candidates with proven IB teaching, examination preparation, curriculum planning, or coordination experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Candidates with strong subject knowledge and teaching experience who are willing to develop their IB expertise are also encouraged to apply.

• Candidates with previous IB coordination, programme management, or department leadership experience may be considered for a senior IB academic/coordination role.

• Male and female candidates are equally welcome to apply.

If you are an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, student-focused teacher who is passionate about helping students succeed, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

Location: حي_الاندلس | Type: Part_Time_-_دوام_جزئي | Category: Teachers-المعلمين