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AS and A levels Business Studies Teacher

British International School - Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Luxuriously furnished accommodation on the 2nd Floor of the Institution

Full airfare reimbursement for an economy ticket and airport pickup

Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 year

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Business

Additional School Requirements:

The qualifications for this position include:

The ability to design and implement high-quality lessons that engage all learners.
The candidate must be able to work collaboratively within a group and utilize cutting-edge instructional strategies.
The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication.
It is preferred that the candidate possess knowledge of standards-based grading, project-based learning, and the use of technology to enhance learning in the classroom.
This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Job Benefits:

Health care and medical covered in the contract
Visa and Ticket fares covered
Annual holidays to home destination with return economy tickets
Weekly grocery trips and other activities as part of contract
Friendly faculty willing to help at all times
Growing town; diverse cultures and traditions
Welcoming Locals. French is a language spoken amongst locals
Luxuriously furnished accommodation on the 2nd Floor of the Institution
Full airfare reimbursement for an economy ticket and airport pickup

Job Description:

British International School aims to be one of the leading private institutions of Democratic Republic of Congo. BIS envisions to be a world class institution to create a history of achievements. BIS has ambitious plans for the future of our generation by providing quality education from early years through high school.

We focus on nurturing the individual holistically by implanting in them a balanced approach towards life. Consistent with our human values, we seek to develop the hidden potentials to excel and persevere in meeting the challenges to encounter in life by preparing them intellectually and to make them morally strong and effective global citizens of tomorrow.

Carries ample knowledge and experience with delivering AS and A level Business Studies, Economics and Accounting subjects
Able to prepare and deliver lectures to Cambridge AS and A level students
Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students
Commitment to personalizing learning for all students
Demonstrates a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations
Differentiates instruction based on student level of mastery
Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coach
Maintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests such as Cambridge AS and A level examinations
Understands that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
Develops effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum
Collaborates regularly with the school and national professional learning community
Administers and proctors certification assessments where applicable
Serves as an Advisor for Career & Technical Student Organization
Supports a project-based learning model

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

The British International School - Lubumbashi, an innovative school for children from preschool to grade 12, offering a highly portable, globally recognised curriculum, with outstanding extracurricular activities, and a warm and welcoming community in the heart of Lubumbashi.

BIS aims to be one of the leading private institutions of Democratic Republic of Congo. BIS envisions to be a world class institution to create a history of achievements. BIS has ambitious plans for the future of our generation by providing quality education from early years through high school. We focus on nurturing the individual holistically by implanting in them, a balanced approach towards life. Consistent with our human values, we seek to develop the hidden potentials to excel and persevere in meeting the challenges to encounter in life by preparing them intellectually and to make them morally strong and effective global citizens.

Our Vision

Here at BIS, we aim to guide our students to become leaders of a greater tomorrow and be the change they want to see in the world. “Aiming for Excellence” – our motto focuses on identifying the individual abilities of each student, and polishing them towards excellence, as they explore and discover more about the world surrounding them. Our unique curriculum is designed to offer quality education, reinforcing a love for learning that lasts far beyond school hours, and a passion for success that translates itself into their future. Instilling confidence and nurturing happiness in our students are our top priorities, knowing and strongly believing that when a child is comfortable, academic success is bound to follow.

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