School Info:
Name:Haven of Peace Academy

Region:Africa

School Background:
Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) is a K-12 school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania located in the tropics on the east coast of Africa with a gorgeous view of the Indian Ocean. HOPAC began in 1994 by missionaries and quickly expanded. We now have just over 400 students from 15+ countries. We serve missionary kids, Tanzanian students (our demographic majority), and expatriate students, offering an international curriculum (Cambridge) taught from a Biblical worldview.

Job Summary:
At HOPAC we seek educators who combine professional expertise with a ministry-minded approach to their work with students. They should demonstrate a growth mindset, an eagerness to embrace a cross-cultural environment, and a commitment to developing their skills in teaching from a Biblical worldview. They should have a desire to serve and guide students in service, stewardship and leadership.

General Responsibilities:
– Teach Elementary
– Creating a learning environment in which each child in the class is enabled to work
– Instructing the students in accordance with the school curriculum and best practices in teaching and learning
– Maintaining discipline within the classroom to enable students to work and learn
– Attending and participating in regular staff meetings, in-service trainings, parent consultations and back to school nights
– Providing input into curriculum revision and unit plan development
– Keeping records of students’ progress as appropriate and providing written reports each term for the parents
– Agreeing to adhere to any reasonable request made by the Principal or Director.

Extra Curricular Responsibilities:
Clubs

Qualifications:
3 years teaching experience
Bachelor degree in education or Bachelor degree in subject taught
Teacher qualification
Teaching experience in an international or cross-cultural environment

Specific Skills:
Experience Teaching Primary preferred

Benefits:
– Compensation: HOPAC recognizes up to 3 years of international teaching experience (or all experience at a NICS school) and education-related qualifications when considering compensation.
– Travel assistance of $1000 for expat staff per two-year contract
– Set-up allowance for expat staff moving to Dar
– 100% tuition waiver for dependents of missionaries and expat staff
– 10% matching contribution towards government pension
– Support for relevant professional development opportunities both in-house or school-approved
– Health Insurance: Local or NICS-approved insurance offered to staff and NICS Missionaries accordingly
– Work Permit application for staff and dependants fully supported; dedicated government relations officer, handles the process from start to finish