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German Language Teacher

Green Hills Academy

Kigali, Rwanda

US 1078 - 1538 a month

Housing allowance

Provided

Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Major: German and Business studies
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

Teaching credential/license and relevant
Teaching experience is preferred
International Baccalaureate experience is preferred
Previous experience in an international school preferred
Must be able to obtain a cleared background check
Excellent command of the English language
Cross-cultural communication skills and team spirit, good professional awareness
Be diligent, active, cooperative, and adaptable, and hope to work in the international education field as a career
MYP and DP experience is highly preferred

Job Benefits:

Airfare
Housing Allowance
Medical insurance
Meals when the school is in session
Tuition fees for children

Job Description:

GHA is seeking qualified and talented learner-centered educators to actively engage our learners in inquiry- and project-based learning. We are looking for an educator who is deeply committed to challenging and supporting learners to excel academically and socially – an educator who is passionate about teaching and compassionate with learners.

The position will suit a committed, enthusiastic teaching professional possessing the correct blend of moral purpose, teaching, and interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Teach effectively in an exciting and challenging cross-cultural environment
Show great individual care and support for the learners, promoting learning styles that cater to individual differences to provide engagement in rigorous, relevant, and significant learning
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
Assess and analyze learners' progress to inform instruction and provide constructive feedback to promote learners’ progress toward standards
Ensure that all learners have access to the appropriate tools for 21st-century learning
Contribute to curriculum improvement, design, and integration with other subject areas
Be a role model for learners, inspiring them to be actively interested in their learning

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Green Hills Academy is an International Baccalaureate World School located in Rwanda, serving more than 2,200 learners from over 60 countries. Established in 1997 with 130 learners, GHA has grown steadily over the years. Green Hills Academy is authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) organization to offer the Primary Years Programme for learners in Nursery 1 to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme for learners in Grades 6 to 10, the Diploma and Career-related Programmes for learners in Grades 11 and 12. Our school is also the only school in Rwanda with Label France Education accreditation, helping learners pursue further education and careers in Francophone countries. IB World Schools shares a common philosophy and commitment to providing a high-quality, challenging, international education that prepares learners for further study in university and fulfilling lives.

We develop our learners into principled, lifelong learners and internationally-minded global citizens who contribute to creating a more peaceful and sustainable World.

Green Hills Academy offers two options for learners from Nursery through Middle School. Parents can choose the English track, where students study all content areas in English, and French and Kinyarwanda as additional languages. Alternatively, parents can choose our bilingual French/English or 50/50 program in which learners spend approximately half their time learning in English and the other half in French.

Situated within a lush 26-acre campus in the heart of Kigali, Green Hills Academy's facilities include spacious classrooms, a gymnasium, pool, music, and band room, dining hall, soccer field, and boarding houses for learners in Grades 7 to 12.

Located in Rwanda, our school offers more than just a quality education. With its safety, thriving organic food culture, and pleasant climate, Rwanda is the ideal country for a well-rounded educational journey.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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