Education academic teaching Jobs at the School of St Jude and St. Constantine International School (SCIS)

JOB DETAILS:
Who are you
• A qualified Emotional Intelligence educator for students between ages 7-18
• Passionate about young people and want to be part of shaping a better generation in their future careers and emotional intelligence
• A qualified Typing teacher experienced in teaching young students between ages 15-18
• Passionate about computer literacy skills
• You go to sleep at night dreaming about impacting lives through career guidance and skills necessary to achieve a desired career/future

What you’ll do
• Provide full Emotional Intelligence program at 60- 80hours for Standard 7 students in October, Form 2 in November, Form 4 in January-April, and other classes and times as may be identified.
• Adapt and edit the EI curriculum so that we have a different curriculum and lesson plans etc. to suit different age groups
• Facilitate Career lessons to Form 2, 4 and A-level students as per given timetable.
• Support the Careers team to design and implement the Career Magazine for students and alumni.
• Teach students the mechanics of using a keyboard to type on a computer for example how to correctly type data, text, and symbols using all fingers
• Teaching typing speed and accuracy with a target of 50 WPM and 98- 100% Accuracy on QWERTY keyboards.
• Give standard typing tests to measure students’ progress gradually from Beginners, Intermediate and advanced levels

What we’re looking for
• Educational psychology background or counselling psychology
• Typing speed and accuracy at least 80WPM with over 98% accuracy and excellent computer related skills – Microsoft Word, Excel etc.
• Time management and proficient in written and spoken English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills, time management, and ability to work independently

Why us
• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees
• Ample opportunities for career progression and development
• Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days)


JOB DETAILS:
St. Constantine’s International School (SCIS) is a non-denominational, co-educational, day and boarding, international school. It is a member of Round Square and Cambridge international examinations, currently serving 600 students (including 70 boarders) from over 30 different countries. It is the largest international school in northern Tanzania and has gorgeous gardens and playing fields, sitting in beautiful tree-lined surroundings under Africa’s 5th highest mountain, Mount Meru, on the world-class northern game park circuit. The school follows the EYFS in early years, the Cambridge International Programme from Year 1-9, and then IGCSE and A-level programmes. Tanzania has, for a long time, been one of Africa’s safest and most stable countries and the cost of living is very reasonable. In addition to teaching assistant responsibilities, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver inquiry-based lessons that inspire, engage, and enthuse our students as explorers in learning. Successful candidates will also possess the energy and enthusiasm to contribute to our wide range of extra-curricular programmes, including those centered around the Round Square network.

Requirements:
• Teaching diploma. A degree would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of the Cambridge Curriculum in terms of what it is and how to support / deliver it in the classroom.
• Clear understanding of assessment strategies and techniques in the lower Primary years.
• Passion for teaching and a commitment to educating the whole child.
• Ability to work effectively in small and large teams.
• Willingness and ability to teach a small number of lessons as required.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities will be an advantage.
• Early applications are advised. We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date of the application.