Employment Opportunities
Teachers experienced with elementary students are needed for the
academic year 2012-2013:
- familiar with the use of instructional technology within the classroom
- comfortable in a multicultural environment
- experienced with lesson planning and working with year long objectives
- able to work in teams with accreditation
If interested please send resume, cover letter and names of three
references to director@isk-rwanda.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Classroom Teacher ( Grades 1 – 5)
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. College degree with teaching emphasis or completion of a teacher preparation program.
2. Teacher professional certification.
3. Teaching experience in Grades 1 – 5
REPORTS TO: Director / Deputy Head
INTERFACES WITH: Students, colleagues, parents, support staff and administrators
SUPERVISES: Students and Student Activities
JOB GOAL:
To ensure that each student achieves academic success, develops a lifelong love of learning and becomes a responsible citizen in a global community. This goal will be accomplished through the offering of an enriched international curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty committed to motivate students and work in partnership with parents (See School’s Statement of Mission).
PERFORMANCE GOALS
1. To display a wide variety of teaching strategies that meet individual student needs and abilities.
a) Effectively meets the learning needs of late-entering students, ESL students, students with low academic ability and those who are gifted and talented;
b) Skillfully uses verbal and non-verbal communications;
c) Previews and communicates learning objectives to students in a clear, logical and sequential manner.
2. To display evidence of superior preparation for classroom instruction.
a) Uses appropriate examples and illustrations to motivate the abilities and interests of ALL students;
b) Creates and utilizes appropriate materials for instructional purposes;
c) Assesses and adjusts the classroom setting to provide for a variety of learning styles;
d) Provides a variety of information which enriches the curriculum;
e) Draws from a variety of instructional resources to enhance lessons; instruction and content is not driven by the basal textbook;
3. To display competence and confidence in using media and technology
a) Effectively uses computer instruction for both self and students in order to integrate and enhance classroom lessons;
b) Seeks ongoing computer staff development opportunities.
4. To plan and implement strategies that encourage student self-discipline, reinforce appropriate behavior, manage disruptive behavior constructively and allows for grouping of students in the most efficient way to support learning objectives.
a) Skillful in keeping students on the learning task;
b) Adaptive, flexible and creative in situations that are caused by a variety of individual student needs.
5. To bring out the best in students by continually monitoring their work.
a) Returns test results promptly, gives written comments and provides group and individual feedback on all assignments;
b) Provides specific evaluative feedback with reinforcement and encouragement.
6. To motivate students to achieve beyond previous performance levels.
7. To set high expectation standards that are appropriate for each student’s ability level.
8. To model and encourage multiple cultural awareness and understanding.
9. To recognize the need for appropriate classroom humor.
10. To display the ability to create and maintain enthusiasm for the love of learning.
11. To demonstrate a sincere love for students and seek to celebrate their accomplishments.
12. To provide leadership in curriculum and instructional development.
a) Serves as a role model, takes advantage of opportunities to learn from others and keeps abreast of developments related to teaching;
b) Promotes good working relationships with others through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences.
13. To promote good rapport with students, staff, parents and community.
a) Respects the confidentiality of student and staff concerns;
b) Keeps parents informed of their children’s progress.
14. To establish long-range goals, instructional objectives and methods relevant to the objectives.
15. To clearly understand and model professionalism.
16. To work cooperatively with colleagues in order to connect learning across subject disciplines.
17. To demonstrate accurate and up-to-date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
18. To maintain superior work attendance.
19. To cooperatively adhere to Board policies and implementing regulations.
20. To recognize the importance of the after-school activities program and assume responsibilities in that program.
21. To be self-motivated and assume responsibility willingly.
22. To be willing to expend effort and energy beyond the typical School day.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contracts will state a 180 – 185 day work year contract with salary placement determined by the Director based on earned degrees, certification and a maximum credit five years of full-time teaching experience earned in the last five years.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Job performance will be evaluated by the Director/ Deputy Director in accordance with Board policy and implementing regulations.
A Word on Recruitment Scams
ISK Rwanda will never ask or require teacher candidates to send money for application fees, interview fees, visas, plane tickets or other costs associated with recruitment or moving to Rwanda. We will not ask potential teachers for information related to bank accounts or other private information. If you have been asked by ISK Rwanda or another international school to send money to cover such costs, you are probably the target of an elaborate scam. Several good international schools have recently had their web sites cloned, and candidates have been asked to send large amounts of money. All international candidates are urged to be diligent in investigating potential schools during the recruiting process and prior to signing a contract. Use extreme caution if you have been asked for money or private information.