Professional Development Coordinator
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:
Self-motivated, team player, adaptable and willing to learn with experience working in multicultural settings, committed evangelical Christian, fluent in English, familiar with Google Workspace a plus.
General Responsibilities:
Oversee the teacher professional development and the curriculum review cycle for primary or secondary. Research and recommend strategies for teacher growth and for curriculum development.
Extra Curricular Responsibilities:
Clubs/coaching available but not required
Qualifications:
Minimum of an undergraduate degree/Minimum BA in Education, Master’s degree preferred
Preferably 10 years of education experience and/or supervising or coaching teachers
Specific Skills:
- Evidence of mastery in excellent teaching techniques and the ability to inspire it in others
- Experience with Cambridge curriculum, or willingness to learn about and embrace it
- Experience working in a cross-cultural setting, or willingness to be teachable in this area
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
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