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Head Teacher
Abraham Lincoln American Academy
Lagos, Nigeria
3,000 - 4,000 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: June 2025
2 years 3 months
2
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, Director/Principal
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
- United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Qualifications:
- Must be willing to relocate to Nigeria for the duration of the contract.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new cultural environments.
- Proficiency in English (additional languages are a plus).
- Successful completion of a background check.
- Airfare: Full reimbursement for an economy ticket for relocation.
- Accommodation: Company-provided housing with utilities covered.
- Airport Pickup: Complimentary pickup service upon arrival.
- Transportation: Monthly transportation allowance or company vehicle.
- Paid Time Off: Includes vacation days, sick leave, and national holidays.
- Relocation Assistance: Help with the relocation process and settling in.
Job Title: Head Teacher
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
About Us:
Abraham Lincoln American Academy is a leading international school offering an American curriculum, with campuses in Lagos and Abuja. Our mission is to foster academic excellence, character development, and global citizenship in a nurturing environment.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Head Teacher to oversee the Lagos campus and provide strategic leadership aligned with our American curriculum standards. The ideal candidate will manage the day-to-day operations of the school, guide academic programs, and foster a collaborative learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee, Supervise, and Train Teachers: Manage teaching staff, providing regular supervision, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- School Leadership: Set academic and operational goals for the Lagos campus, ensuring alignment with the school's vision.
- Curriculum Management: Implement and monitor the American curriculum, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.
- Student Success: Ensure a supportive environment that addresses students' academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, parents, and stakeholders, promoting involvement in school activities.
- Administrative Oversight: Manage budgets, ensure compliance with policies, and oversee the efficient use of school resources.
Qualifications:
- Valid U.S. teaching certification or administrative credentials.
- At least two years of leadership experience in an American curriculum school.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.
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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