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Upper Primary Teacher

Kigali International Community School

Kigali, Rwanda

Housing stipend, free education for staff children, budget every year for professional development and medical cover.

Flight to home country once a year

Start date: April 2025

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 2

Student Level:

Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

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

Additional School Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Passion for serving God in the context of education
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
Valid Teacher Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)
(Life experience related to content and teaching may substitute for a Teacher Certificate in some situations.)

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Job Benefits:

Flight to home country once a year.
Housing stipend, free education for staff children, budget every year for professional development and medical cover.

Job Description:

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Teaches core subjects of Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Bible
Collaborates with teachers and administration around student progress
Focuses on language arts strategies for developing readers
Utilizes methods of progress monitoring and running records (e.g., STAR, Fountas & Pinnell)
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

More Information

This is a Direct to School Job

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