Curriculum and Instruction Director - Kenya
School Background:
In 1996, the Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) started West Nairobi School. The School was established to provide a quality North American Christian education for children of missionaries, expatriates and nationals. During the 2002–2003 school year, the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS) began operating West Nairobi School. The purpose of NICS is to reach the world for Christ through international Christian education. NICS is a Biblically based, Christ-centered, caring community committed to excellence. West Nairobi School is located on 10 beautiful acres in Karen, Kenya. We have 330+ students from over 30 different countries. Our teaching staff comes from Canada, Kenya, and United States of America. We have seen growth in our teaching staff as well. This year, our goal is to add 5 new positions. Our theme for the past three years has been: Teaching Truth, Training Minds, & Impacting the Kingdom. God continues to do a mighty work at WNS, we see His blessings being poured out here. Will you consider joining us? We would love to talk with you!
Job Summary:
- Assist the Director in accomplishing the academic goals of the school.
- Supervise teaching Faculty and Staff.
- Lead / conduct meetings (student, staff, & parent).
- Oversee and lead the curriculum review process with the assistance of the Principals.
- Oversee and lead the professional development for faculty with the assistance of the Principals.
- Work together with the Principals to ensure Christ-Centered instruction is evident in classrooms.
- Foster positive relationships with parents and the community.
- Ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Organize, plan, & schedule standardized testing at West Nairobi School (NWEA MAP, PSAT, SAT, & Advanced Placement).
- Facilitate teacher self-reflection of curriculum maps and oversee the effective use of curriculum maps.
- Come alongside teachers and serve as a curriculum and instruction coach.
General Responsibilities:
Provide academic supervision and support for the teaching Faculty & Staff.
Specific Skill Set:
- Evidence of spiritual leadership and maturity.
- Administrative academic requirements including a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership or equivalent.
- Previous teaching experience.
- Lead teacher or assistant administrator experience preferred.
- Appropriate interpersonal and social skills when relating to students, parents, and teachers.
- Effective communication skills with parents, teachers, and students.
- ACSI administrator certification.
- Positive attitude.
- Team player.
- Desire to shepherd the flock.
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Location | West Nairobi, Kenya |
Start Date | June 2022 |
Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
West Nairobi School believes it is important to provide additional benefits above and beyond the monthly stipend teachers receive while teaching with us. Full-time teachers and administrators who have been hired as NICS Missionaries are eligible to receive these benefits. We are pleased to be able to offer a generous package which includes:
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Qualifications and Requirements
Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
Education Required | Master |
Major | Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction |
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