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Head of Elementary

Abraham Lincoln American Academy

Lagos, Nigeria

Starting at: 3,000 USD monthly

Company-provided housing in a comfortable and safe location

Full airfare reimbursement for an economy ticket for the successful candidate to relocate to Nigeria

Start date: July 2025

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 2

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, Director/Principal, District/Regional Level Administrator

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Requirements

Degree in Education
Minimum 2 years of teaching and leadership experience
Familiarity with American curriculum
Strong leadership and communication skills
International or multicultural work experience preferred

Job Benefits:

Benefits

Housing provided
Visa sponsorship
Relocation flight ticket

Job Description:

Job Description

We are hiring a Head of Elementary to oversee Grades 1–5.
You will lead the academic program, supervise teachers, and support student growth.
This role reports to the school director and works across both campuses.

Responsibilities

Manage teaching staff and instructional quality
Oversee curriculum and classroom delivery
Track student performance and implement improvements
Handle parent communication and engagement
Enforce discipline and school policies
Lead staff development and training
Maintain a safe and effective learning environment
Coordinate with other department heads

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

At Abraham Lincoln American Academy, Intellect, Excellence, Creativity, and Global Connections are the four pillars upon which our school firmly stands. Serving toddlers through 5th grade, the Lincoln School is a place where positivity thrives, and students are taught to be accountable, responsible, and to lead with integrity.

We prepare students with deep knowledge and understanding of the core content areas of schooling: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Literacy. Additionally, the process of striving to learn is central at ALAA. We support students to understand who they are as learners so that they can advocate for themselves. Social and emotional learning is supported by working with students to develop their understanding of who they are learning about their communities and the world.

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities to build a strong and healthy community. Intramural Sports in Abraham Lincoln American Academy provides opportunity for healthy competition and recreational physical activity at the Preschool to Elementary level. Intramural activities and competitions are conducted within and outside our school. We pride ourselves as a strong athletic preparatory school where we groom and harness athletic talents.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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