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Elementary Teacher

American International School

Accra, Ghana

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Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary, Middle School

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate, Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Major: Elementary or Primary Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
TESL/TEFL Certificate
TESL/TEFL Diploma Level
Other Certification

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

Personal testimony as a Christian.
Bachelor's degree in education or a closely related field.
Certification or licensure as a teacher from an accredited source.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient computer skills and Google suite.
Patient and compassionate to young children's needs and emotions.

Job Benefits:

Transportation by school bus to and from school on week days or any other days as the employer may approve.
Health Insurance
Work and resident permit assistance.
Salary that commensurates with experience and teaching licensure.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

An Elementary School Teacher is responsible for teaching fundamental subjects to students in grades K-5.

Live a life reflective of Christian principles in and out of the workplace.
Protect the image of the school by maintaining the school's core values and statement of faith in daily living.
Work closely and professionally with a teacher's aide (if applicable) to cultivate a conducive learning environment for students.
Work professionally and as a team with other members of the faculty and staff
Monitor and record students attendance and academic progress using Sycamore School, the student information system.
Follow or create curriculum mapping using set standards through an online curriculum platform for American International School.
Engage in activities that encourage learning and age-appropriate development.
Monitor students' playtime and physical activities.
Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce and develop the learning concerpts and skills including fine motor skills.
Prepare for lessons from unit plans by gathering materials or setting up activities.
Oversee student lunch; train students to clean spaces before and after eating.
Enforce school-wide safety procedures,disciplinary codes, and rewards.
Supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and play periods.
Ensure space and shared toys are clean,sanitized, and orderly.
Engage and encourage students to use their language skills, and develop social skills and manners.
Document student development and progress to share with parents.
Perform administrative tasks(filing,record keeping etc) as needed.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

American International School is a Christian-based school whose mission is to prepare minds, transform hearts and empower hands to impact the world. With the support of the Network of International Christian Schools, the American International School opened in 2006. AIS is the only American curriculum school in Ghana that has dual accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International. In addition.

Our vision is to be a Christian School that will provide a world-class education and environment for its students that will make them vibrant and passionate world changers: instilling in them a biblical worldview, personal integrity, and compassion to serve humanity.

We are a fully American Prek-12th grade school accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges and the Association of Christian Schools International. We also hold NCAA certification and Advanced Placement (AP) course approval and we are accredited by ACSI and MSA/CIWA.

AIS serves students from ages 2 years to 18 years as an American Dual-Accredited College Preparatory School. AIS offers (AP) Advanced Placement classes to our High School students to qualify for an honors degree and University credits.

Our faculty population is represented by 65% from the United States and 35% are Expatriates from various countries.

We are located in Accra - Ghana, âWest Africa.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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