Administrator, High School Principal
West Nairobi School
School Background:
West Nairobi School is a vibrant and growing school that has been experiencing God's blessing. We are excited to be adding a number of new positions to our school to help us reach the growing number of families choosing West Nairobi School for their child's education. Now is a great time to join a growing team of professional Christian educators in Kenya!
Nairobi is the capital and largest city in Kenya, having about four million inhabitants. West Nairobi School (WNS) is located in Karen, Kenya, a suburb in the west of Nairobi. Adjacent to the Ngong Forest, WNS is a very beautiful place. The temperature is consistent year-round, remaining between 20 and 27 degrees Celsius (65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit) with rains occurring in November-December and again in March-May. English is one of the official languages of Kenya, Kiswahili being the other. Tourism is the top industry in Kenya, followed closely by the tea and coffee industry. West Nairobi School is an international school that partners with parents to provide an education of excellence from a Biblical worldview based on North American curriculum. West Nairobi School strives to nurture the academic, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual development of the whole child. WNS serves children in grades pre-K through 12 from missionary, diplomatic, international business, and Kenyan families.
Job Summary/Objective:
The role of the WNS High School Principal is to provide instructional leadership and support for the teaching staff in the high school.
Reports to:
WNS School Director
West Nairobi High School Profile:
-The High School at West Nairobi School consists of two sections of high school (grades 9-12).
-The High School has approximately 115 students.
-The High School has 12 teaching faculty including art, music, physical education, and special education teachers.
General Responsibilities:
-Assist the Director in accomplishing the academic goals of the school.
-Supervise teaching faculty and staff.
-Lead / conduct meetings (student, staff, & parent).
-Attend and support Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator at curriculum committees.
-Assist in overseeing athletics.
-Assist in organizing professional development for faculty.
-Administer student discipline.
-Foster positive relationships with parents and the community.
-Ensure a safe learning environment for students.
-Ensure that AP course Audit is completed by AP teachers.
Qualifications
-Evidence of spiritual leadership and maturity.
-Administrative academic requirements including a master’s degree in Educational Leadership or equivalent.
-Previous teaching experience.
-Lead teacher or assistant administrator experience preferred.
-Appropriate interpersonal and social skills when relating to students, parents, and teachers.
-Effective communication skills with parents, teachers, and students.
-ACSI administrator certification.
Benefits
Travel Assistance-
Upon signing the initial two year contract, West Nairobi School will purchase a round trip ticket to Kenya and back to your home country/city.
Housing / Housing Set Up
-West Nairobi School will provide a monthly housing stipend equivalent to $200 USD (pretax) per month per NICS Missionary.
-Upon moving, West Nairobi School will give each NICS Missionary Teacher $1,200 USD to help them with housing set up.
School Lunch
Teachers at WNS will receive free school lunch each day.
Tuition Waiver
WNS Teachers who are hired as NICS Missionaries will receive a tuition waiver for their children while teaching at WNS. NICS Missionary Teachers may be required to pay for their children’s class supplies.
Professional Development
-West Nairobi School believes in the growth of their teachers. Professional Development opportunities will be provided all throughout the school year. An additional $300 USD will be allotted for each teacher to use toward their own professional growth.
-West Nairobi School also provides the opportunity for teachers to apply for a Continuing Education Grant should the teacher desire to pursue a Master’s or Doctorate degree.
-West Nairobi School supports teachers in the recertification process by providing opportunities to earn ACSI CEUs throughout the school year.
Work Permit
West Nairobi School will pay for the work permit and the processing of the document. WNS will ask for all of the necessary documentation from each teacher and is more than willing to assist expatriate teachers in this way.
Health Insurance
West Nairobi School will provide UnitedHealthcare Global insurance for each NICS Missionary on the field in Kenya.