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Lower Elementary Teacher - Kenya

School Background: 

Nairobi is the capital and largest city in Kenya, having about four million inhabitants. West Nairobi School (WNS) is located in Karen, Kenya, a suburb in the west of Nairobi. Adjacent to the Ngong Forest, WNS is a very beautiful place. The temperature is consistent year-round, remaining between 20 and 27 degrees Celsius (65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit) with rains occurring in November-December and again in March-May. English is one of the official languages of Kenya, Kiswahili being the other. Tourism is the top industry in Kenya, followed closely by the tea and coffee industry.

West Nairobi School is an international school that partners with parents to provide an education of excellence from a Biblical worldview based on North American curriculum.  West Nairobi School strives to nurture the academic, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual development of the whole child. WNS serves children in grades pre-K through 12 from missionary, diplomatic, international business, and Kenyan families.

The elementary at West Nairobi consists of one class of the Early Childhood Learning Center (pre-kindergarten), one class of Kindergarten, one class of grade one and two classes of each grade from grade two to grade five.

Students enjoy a wide variety of elective classes in addition to the core programming. Elective teachers provide instruction in aquatics, physical education, music, Kiswahili, Library, computers, English Language Learning and Educational Resource.

Class sizes are around 15-20 students.

The elementary school has approximately 150 students.

Job Summary/Objective:

We are looking for a godly committed teacher to join the Elementary School Team. The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to students. They will know how to organize a class and make learning an easy and meaningful process. The goal is to help cultivate the students’ interest spiritually and academically and to help foster learning and development.

General Responsibilities:

  • Create a positive educational classroom for students to learn in.
  • Share the gospel daily with students as a class and individually with the goal of creating disciples of Jesus Christ.
  • Ensure consistent Biblical illumination throughout the curriculum.
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
  • Plan, prepare and deliver highly engaging instructional activities based on outcomes of curriculum.
  • Participate in ongoing Professional Development to meet school and individual goals.
  • Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
  • Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop a professional learning community.
  • Build positive relationships with parents and the WNS community.
Posted: November 2021
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationWest Nairobi, Kenya
Start DateAugust 2022
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelElementary
Monthly SalaryUSD 1600 - 2500
Number of Vacancies1

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:

  • Upon signing the initial two year contract, : West Nairobi School will purchase a round trip ticket to Kenya and back to your home country/city. :equivalent to $200 USD (pretax) per month per NICS Missionary. Upon moving, West Nairobi School will give each NICS Missionary Teacher $1,200 USD to help them with housing set up.
  • Housing / Housing Set Up: West Nairobi School will provide a monthly housing stipend equivalent to $200 USD (pretax) per month per NICS Missionary. Upon moving, West Nairobi School will give each NICS Missionary Teacher $1,200 USD to help them with housing set up. West Nairobi School will provide a monthly housing stipend equivalent to $200 USD (pretax) per month per NICS Missionary. Upon moving, West Nairobi School will give each NICS Missionary Teacher $1,200 USD to help them with housing set up.
  • School Lunch: Teachers at WNS will receive free school lunch each day.
  • Tuition Waiver: WNS Teachers who are hired as NICS Missionaries will receive a tuition waiver for their children while teaching at WNS. NICS Missionary Teachers may be required to pay for their children’s class supplies.
  • Professional Development: West Nairobi School believes in the growth of their teachers. Professional Development opportunities will be provided all throughout the school year. An additional $300 USD will be allotted for each teacher to use toward their own professional growth. West Nairobi School also provides the opportunity for teachers to apply for a Continuing Education Grant should the teacher desire to pursue a Master’s or Doctorate degree. West Nairobi School supports teachers in the recertification process by providing opportunities to earn ACSI CEUs throughout the school year.
  • Work Permit: West NairobiSchool will pay for the work permit and the processing of the document. WNS will ask for all of the necessary documentation from each teacher and is more than willing to assist expatriate teachers in this way.
  • Health Insurance: West Nairobi School will provide UnitedHealthcare Global insurance for each NICS Missionary on the field in Kenya

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorElementary Education Major
Additional School Requirements

The candidate must possess:

  • A consistent Christian lifestyle.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
  • Meet certification requirements of recognized accrediting agencies.
  • Successful classroom teaching experience or alternate experience working with students.
  • Agreement to the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS) Statement of Faith and completed required NICS processing documents.
  • Appropriate interpersonal and social skills when relating to students, parents, and other teachers.
  • Effective communication skills with parents and students.

About the School

The Network of International Christian Schools is an organization that consists of 15 schools in 13 countries in Asia, Africa, South America, Europe, and North America. The mission of NICS is to establish a worldwide network of international Christian schools staffed by qualified Christian educators, instilling in each student a Biblical worldview in an environment of academic excellence and respect for people of all cultures and religions. Purpose Reaching the world for Christ through international Christian education. Vision NICS (Network of International Christian Schools) is founded on the belief that a major thrust for world evangelism and discipleship for Christ can happen through the classroom with the impact made by committed Christian educators overseas. Children have many teachers in their lives, whether they be at home, in the classroom, on the street, or elsewhere; none, however, have a more powerful impact than educators in the classroom.