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EYFS / Pre-Primary 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: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood

Eligible Candidates:

Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate, ESL Instructor, Vocational/Technical Instructor, Office/Administration Staff, Librarian

School Requirements:

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

Additional School Requirements:

Need to have:

excellent communication and listening skills
good organisational skills to plan the day and respond to the different needs of the children you teach
the ability to inspire and enthuse young children
energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience and a caring nature
an understanding of the needs and feelings of children
ability to work independently with children, as well as being able to work in the wider nursery/school team
a sense of humour and the ability to keep things in perspective.

Job Benefits:

Luxuriously furnished apartments, within the school campus
Visa and travel expenses covered. Protocols and airport pickup facilities are made available for the teacher too
Basic Healthcare covered
Transport provided in case required
Multicultured faculty so exposure to international experience.
Welcoming teacher body
Flexible contract terms. (The contract is 2 years long)
Salaries are net amounts and tax free. The amounts are based on the teacher’s qualification and role at the school.

Job Description:

Typical responsibilities of the job include:

As an early years teacher, you'll need to:
motivate and stimulate a child's learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience
provide pastoral care and support to children within a secure learning environment
assist with the development of a child's personal, social, language and physical coordination abilities
develop and produce visual aids and teaching resources
encourage mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play
help children develop curiosity and knowledge
work with others, including teaching assistants and nursery nurses as well as volunteer helpers, to plan and coordinate work both indoors and outdoors
share knowledge gained with other practitioners and build and maintain relationships with parents
observe, assess and record each child's progress
ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the nursery or school
attend staff meetings and staff training days
keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.

Key skills for an Early Years teachers

Adaptability
Creativity
Patience
Responsibility
Resourcefulness
A good sense of humour

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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