Our International School is a PreK-8 school system that was established by the Swedish Embassy in Ethiopia in 1946. Our mission is to facilitate the realization of every child’s full potential and develop resilient, curious, open-minded and reflective students who are able to express themselves fully and effectively.

We currently have 176 students. Our school is an independent not-for-profit school and is interested in hiring professionals for the following positions listed below.

TEACHER (Art & Crafts)

The ideal Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing the school-adopted international curriculum, assessment and communication of student performance and the general well-being and safety of students. The teacher will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records of student attendance and of student performance relative to the adopted standards.

Job specifications:

• BA/BSc degree in major content taught
• Minimum 3 years of relevant teaching experience preferably in an international education system

Teacher load:

Teachers are expected to have a classroom teaching load of a minimum of 25 hours per week and additionally be homeroom teachers and be involved in the after-school activity program.

Please note that all interested applicants are expected to fulfill the following professional qualities:

• Model exemplary behavior for students
• Be effective contributors to all team processes within the school
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for students and their learning
• Motivate students and inspire continuous learning
• Be committed and open to professional development as a teacher
• Value and contribute to the multicultural work environment
• Maintain an open, honest relationship with their supervisors
• Contribute positively and effectively to school-wide professional development activities
• Be able to respond positively to constructive feedback with view of continued professional development
• Implement school policies and procedures and enforce school rules in a consistent manner
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions and actions related to student safety
• Be prepared to work beyond the school day, when required, for the benefit of our students and their learning
• Willingly perform other reasonable duties as assigned