Primary Teaching job at Kigali International Community School

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Job Description

• Personal and committed relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Bachelor’s Degree elementary education with a focus in science or art.
• Experience in teaching STEAM.
• Valid Teacher Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Must be able to meet necessary requirements for ACSI certification.
•  Experience with an American curriculum and system of education.
• Passion for serving God in the context of international education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of successful teaching experience.
• Prior experience in an international school.
• Working knowledge of science, technology, and art.

Role Specific Responsibilities:

•  Secure, request, and organize materials for STEAM equipment for student projects, demonstrations, and activities.
•  Draw on student experiences and interests to develop and implement hands-on creative activities for students kinder to grade 5.
• Collaborate with other teachers to design projects and activities that will build on other learning experiences.
• Develop a STEAM curriculum at grade level.
• Develop STEAM learning activities and hands on material for classes.
• Advanced computer skills, reading skills and ability to solve problems quickly.
• Support core teachers and students in areas of reading and math intervention.
• Manage classroom and student behavior using Love and Logic, PBIS, and Restorative Practices and Justice.
• Participate or lead one extracurricular activity per year.
• Participate or initiate committees or school events.
• Set professional goals and focus on professional development.
• Actively participates in the weekly collaboration calendar meetings, curriculum work, and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Professional Characteristics:

• Leads/serves from a Christ-centered worldview.
• Effectively collaborates in team settings.
• Demonstrates superb communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Operates from a growth mindset, is able to reflect, learn, and progress.
• Articulates high expectations with students.
• Embraces diversity, values the contributions of each individual, and looks to grow our resources in STEAM.
• 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 an emotionally and culturally intelligent manner.
• Lives out faith in a way that facilitates discipleship, mentoring, and relationship building with students.

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