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Upper Elementary Teachers

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.

To apply:

Please click apply and complete your application on our page. You will be prompted to register by creating an account. From there you will be able to fill out the application. Once the application is complete, a NICS representative will contact you and the interview process will begin.

Posted: May 2021
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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LocationKaren, Kenya
Start DateJuly 2021
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student LevelElementary
Monthly SalaryUSD 1000 - 2000
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

West Nairobi School provides:

  • Health Insurance with Tie Care (Equivalent amount varies depending on single or family)
  • Free Education for Staff Kids (Equivalent to $7,000 USD per student)
  • Lunch (daily) (Equivalent to $1,000 USD per year)
  • Travel (Equivalent to $800 - $1,500 USD per person)
  • Visa (Equivalent to $2,500 - $5,000 USD)
  • One-Time Furniture Set Up (Equivalent to $1,000 USD)

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 agency.
  • 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.