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Secondary Science Teacher

Kigali International Community School

Kigali, Rwanda

Housing allowance

Flight benefit once a year

Start July 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years 3 months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

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

Additional School Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Passion for serving God in the context of science and education
Bachelor’s Degree in Science Education, a specific field such as Biology or Chemistry, Education with science emphasis, or a related field
Valid Teacher Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)
Must be able to meet requirements for ACSI certification
Knowledge or certification in Advanced Placement science course

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years of successful teaching
Prior experience in an international school
Master’s Degree in a science field, Education, or related field

Job Benefits:

Professional development allowance
Health insurance cover
Free education for children
Flight benefit once a year
Housing allowance

Job Description:

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

Role Specific Responsibilities/Qualifications:

Teaches science courses for middle school and high school students
Contributes significantly to the critical thinking and inquiry layers of school culture
Collaborates with the department, middle and high school teams, and administration around student progress
Demonstrates effectiveness in navigating the tension of presenting science in a way that frames students’ thinking from multiple angles using a variety of evidence, offers secular and biblical worldviews, and equips students with the tools and perspectives to think for themselves

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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