5th Grade Teacher

We are looking for an experienced teacher to plan, organize and implement an approved curriculum. Our ideal candidate will utilize differentiated instruction and varied teaching techniques to create an environment of student-centered learning that follows a North American curriculum. S/he should be passionate about the subject they teach, their students, and their job.

The goal: for students to understand—not only know—what they are being taught, as they set their feet on the path to lifelong learning.  Established in 1961 as Dakar’s first international school and a Christian educational institution, Dakar Academy’s vision is to produce well-rounded students, prepared for higher-level studies, whose Christian worldview permeates all aspects of their lives. To that end, we strive to care for each child’s academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.

Objectives of this Role:

• Foster interdisciplinary learning, teaching, and instruction according to North American curriculum standards, and the educational needs and abilities of individuals and groups of students
• Integrate Christian worldview into course activities and assessments
• Create a classroom culture that is welcoming, positive, and rigorous
• Plan, prepare, and teach lessons, promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students and groups of students
• Communicate, cooperate, and consult with school staff, and parents/guardians in the students’ best interest
• Build knowledge by participating in professional development seminars
• Create content units using the Understanding by Design framework
• Mentor and disciple students in their journey of faith

Low class numbers, multiple planning periods, great atmosphere. Come and serve with us!