Woodland Star International School is a leading educational institution based in Kenya, Africa. We are committed to providing our students with an exceptional education that prepares them for success in the global community. Our school offers a stimulating learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth.
We are currently seeking a Secondary Years Literacy Teacher to join our secondary years programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Advanced Placement curriculum to high/secondary school students.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching literacy at the secondary level
- Ideally has a strong knowledge of Advanced Placement curriculum
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Values and Attitudes:
At Woodland Star International School, we value passion, innovation, environmental conservation, respect, and connectedness. The ideal candidate should possess these values as well as demonstrate the following attitudes:
- Passionate about teaching literacy
- Committed to student-centered learning
- Willingness to learn new approaches/methods
- Positive attitude towards professional learning
If you meet the above qualifications and share our values & attitudes then we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
189
Starting Salary Range
$40,000-55,000
Taxes
The finance department at Woodland Star School helps employees pay and file their annual taxes.
The employee will be subject to local taxes (currently around 35% of gross annual salary) and these will be deducted in the computation of the net amount payable.
Savings Potential
Savings potential depends on personal lifestyle choices, but many teachers at Woodland Star School are able to live comfortably and save a considerable portion of their income.
Accommodation
There is limited staff housing on campus available for about $250 per month. In the case that on-campus housing is unavailable, a $250 housing stipend will be given to expatriate staff.
Flights/Transport
For the staff and dependents (dependents: spouse or children under age of 18), the school will provide the following:
- An initial flight to Kenya at the beginning of the contract
- One return flight per two-year contract cycle between Nairobi and the staff member's nearest major airport in their home country
- A flight to the staff member's nearest major airport in their home country at the end of their time working at Woodland Star
Dependent Opportunities
All full-time and contracted teaching staff, both local and international recruits, are eligible for
free tuition for their dependents during the contracted time of employment.
Free tuition constitutes a taxable benefit (by Kenyan law), and as such all employees benefiting
from free tuition for their dependents are required to pay (around 30%) tax on this benefit.
Medical
The school will provide basic health insurance through a quality provider for in-country medical expenses (Hospitalization Only Medical Cover) for employee and dependents (dependents: spouse or children under age of 18) for Africa and 60 days abroad per annum (inclusive of US). If required, the employee may pay to join a higher level plan through the provider. Supplemental insurance may be available for staff members if such insurance is necessary in their country of origin. Such supplements are determined on a case-by- case basis.
Disability
A contract employee shall be entitled to a maximum of seven days sick leave with full pay and thereafter to seven days with half pay in each period of twelve months consecutive service.
A female employee shall be entitled to three months maternity leave with full pay.
A male employer shall be entitled to two weeks paternity leave with full pay.
Other
Up to $1,000 per year for professional learning.
Retirement
The employee’s contribution towards the pension fund will be matched by the employer up to 5% of the employee’s gross salary.
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I cannot stress enough the impact Schrole has had on the overall quality of educators we have recruited. By leveraging its powerful search capabilities, comprehensive candidate profiles, and advanced tools, we have successfully identified exceptional teachers who have had an immeasurable impact on our student's lives. Their passion, dedication, and innovative teaching methodologies have elevated the standard of education at our school and ignited a love for learning among our students.
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Secondary School Principal
Panyaden International School
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