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Music Teacher

school
Green Hills Academy
location
Kigali, Rwanda
housing
Housing allowance  
airfair
Annual round-trip economy class flights or cash equivalent
Start date
Start August 2021
1 year
1
  • Middle School, High School
  • Licensed Teacher
  • Bachelor
  • Music Education
  • Teaching Credential/License
  • Experience is preferred but not required
  • Competitive salary 
  • Housing allowance  
  • Comprehensive medical insurance for the employee and his/her dependents 
  • Laptop
  • Lunch in the school dining hall when school is in session
  • Free tuition for two dependent children
  • Annual round-trip economy class flights or cash equivalent
  • Paid annual home leave during school breaks and the summer break
  • Visa processing support
  • IB Professional development

 

* (Some exceptions on benefits including joining, roundtrip, housing or accommodation and return flights will apply depending on your home country and point of hire)

GHA is seeking qualified and talented learner-centered teacher to actively engage our learners in inquiry- and project-based learning. We are looking for a teacher who is deeply committed to challenging and supporting learners to excel academically and socially – a teacher who is passionate about teaching and compassionate with learners.

The successful candidate should be prepared to relocate to Kigali, Rwanda around the start of August  2021. The position will suit a committed, enthusiastic teaching professional possessing the correct blend of moral purpose, teaching, and interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.

 

Responsibilities

  • Teach effectively in an exciting and challenging cross-cultural environment
  • Teach a designated music curriculum in Middle School and High School
  • Show great individual care and support for the students, promoting learning styles that cater to individual differences to provide engagement in rigorous, relevant and significant learning
  • Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
  • Assess and analyse student progress to inform instruction and provide constructive feedback to promote students’ progress towards standards
  • Ensure that all learners have access to the appropriate tools for 21st-century learning
  • Contribute to  curriculum improvement, design and integration with other subject areas
  • Be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in Music
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

Green Hills Academy is an International Baccalaureate World School located in Rwanda, serving more than 2,200 learners from over 60 countries. Established in 1997 with 130 learners, GHA has grown steadily over the years. Green Hills Academy is authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) organization to offer the Primary Years Programme for learners in Nursery 1 to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme for learners in Grades 6 to 10, the Diploma and Career-related Programmes for learners in Grades 11 and 12. Our school is also the only school in Rwanda with Label France Education accreditation, helping learners pursue further education and careers in Francophone countries. IB World Schools shares a common philosophy and commitment to providing a high-quality, challenging, international education that prepares learners for further study in university and fulfilling lives.

We develop our learners into principled, lifelong learners and internationally-minded global citizens who contribute to creating a more peaceful and sustainable World. 

Green Hills Academy offers two options for learners from Nursery through Middle School. Parents can choose the English track, where students study all content areas in English, and French and Kinyarwanda as additional languages. Alternatively, parents can choose our bilingual French/English or 50/50 program in which learners spend approximately half their time learning in English and the other half in French.

Situated within a lush 26-acre campus in the heart of Kigali, Green Hills Academy's facilities include spacious classrooms, a gymnasium, pool, music, and band room, dining hall, soccer field, and boarding houses for learners in Grades 7 to 12.

Located in Rwanda, our school offers more than just a quality education. With its safety, thriving organic food culture, and pleasant climate, Rwanda is the ideal country for a well-rounded educational journey. 

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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