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Kigali International Community School

Kigali, Rwanda

Housing allowance

Flight benefit once a year

Start August 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years 3 months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate, Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

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

Additional School Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Passion for serving God in the context of education
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
At least one year of primary teaching experience
Holds ACSI certification or can

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid Teacher Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)
Two or more years of successful teaching experience
Prior experience in an international school
Master’s Degree in Education or related field
Understanding of Common Core Standards
Experience with English Language Learners and students with special needs
Experience with the Science of Reading

Job Benefits:

Free education for staff children
Proffesional development allowance
Health insurance cover

Job Description:

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Teaches core subjects of Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Bible
Collaborates with teachers and leadership around student progress
Focuses on language arts strategies for developing readers
Utilizes methods of progress monitoring and running records (e.g NWEA MAP, benchmark assessments)
Manage classroom and student behavior using Love and Logic, PBIS, and Restorative Practices and Justice
Identifies and seeks support for students who are struggling
Supervises students on assigned days for lunch, drop off, and pick up
Participates and adds value to all professional development and meetings
Communicates regularly with parents
Other duties as assigned

Professional Characteristics:

Teaches/leads from a Christ-centered worldview
Effectively collaborates in team settings
Demonstrates superb communication skills
Uses data to adapt curriculum and refine instruction
Operates from a growth mindset, able to reflect, learn, and progress
Articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues
Shows a love of learning that translates into a positive, rigorous classroom culture
Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual
Utilizes technology to enhance student learning and partner with parents
Exhibits a passion for equipping students to think critically, solve problems, and exercise self-discipline
Interacts with people in a culturally intelligent manner
Lives out faith in a way that facilitates discipleship, mentoring, and relationship-building with students

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Our Vision:

To impact the world for Christ by preparing servant-leaders who choose character before career, wisdom beyond scholarship, service above self, and a lifestyle of participation over apathy.

Our Vision:

To impact the world for Christ by preparing servant-leaders who choose character before career, wisdom beyond scholarship, service above self, and a lifestyle of participation over apathy.

This Is What Makes KICS Stand Out:

An international school with over 27 nationalities represented First US-accredited school in Rwanda Fully accredited member of MSA and ACSI Christ-Centered worldview Rigorous US-Accredited academics, with advanced placement (AP) classes offered in high school College & career preparation Official national site for ACT, SAT, PSAT, and AP exams Learning support available Small class sizes Qualified & Passionate Staff Fine Arts & Athletics Programs Sports and extracurriculars

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This is a Direct to School Job

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