Math/Physics Teacher, Secondary (Immediate)
Haven of Peace Academy
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.
Maintaining the Christian ethos of the school within the classroom.
Creating a learning environment in which each student 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.
Creating and maintaining a classroom that is aesthetically pleasing and conducive to learning.
Attending and participating in staff prayer times.
Attending and participating in regular staff meetings and in-service trainings sponsored by the school, or in parent consultations and back to school nights.
Maintaining and submitting unit plans and assessment plans.
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.
General Responsibilities:
Teaching Cambridge syllabus math and physics for lower and upper secondary.
Qualifications:
3 years teaching experience
Degree in education or subject + educational qualification
Benefits:
HOPAC believes in offering a fair and competitive salary and benefits package to attract and retain desired teachers and staff. Available 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.