Job Description
Rosslyn Academy is an established and vibrant Christian international school that serves over 650 students from the missionary, diplomatic and business communities.
ES Learning Support Teacher
Professional Responsibilities
- Modeling & Leadership
- Model a personal commitment to Christ and Christian living.
- Strive to inspire others to Christian commitment and living.
- Maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment.
- Consistently model professionalism.
- Follow the Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict when dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
- Exhibit characteristics of being a lifelong learner.
- Maintain a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence.
- Provide leadership that ensures all activities of the classroom are congruent with the school vision and mission.
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Ensure instruction and assessments are in alignment with the curriculum and the mission of the school.
- Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies within the classroom that fully support the curriculum and mission of the school.
- Regularly review curriculum guides and plan lessons that lead to fulfillment of course priorities and goals.
- Relate subject matter to Christian life and Biblical teaching.
- Create a classroom environment that is pleasant, culturally sensitive and nurturing.
- Incorporate appropriate technology to support the fulfillment of lesson objectives.
Supervision
- Implement an effective classroom management/discipline program that promotes effective student learning.
- Supervise any teacher assistants or volunteers as assigned.
- Provide supervision of students at school activities
Teaching Duties
- Maintain accurate and timely entry of records regarding
- attendance, discipline, grades and textbooks.
- Communicate student progress as scheduled and/or needed.
- Arrange for field trips that extend or apply classroom learning.
- Review/practice emergency procedures.
- Maintain and request textbooks, materials and supplies each school year.
- Alert responsible personnel of classroom repair needs.
- Bring effective closure to each school year and complete the End-of-Year Checklist.
- Perform school-related duties as requested or assigned by administrators that enhance the “student life,” mission and vision of the school which may require work beyond the typical school day.
Professional Qualifications
- Demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy.
- Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ.
- Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary university.
- Hold a valid teaching certificate from an authorized governmental agency.
- North American teaching experience will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management and communications.
- Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy.
- (experience in behavior management will be an added advantage)
English as an Additional Language Teacher (EAL) (Part-Time/Tentative)
Professional Responsibilities
- Modeling & Leadership
- Model a personal commitment to Christ and Christian living.
- Strive to inspire others to Christian commitment and living.
- Maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment.
- Consistently model professionalism.
- Follow the Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict when dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
- Exhibit characteristics of being a lifelong learner.
- Maintain a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence.
- Provide leadership that ensures all activities of the classroom are congruent with the school vision and mission.
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Ensure instruction and assessments are in alignment with the curriculum and the mission of the school.
- Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies within the classroom that fully support the curriculum and mission of the school.
- Regularly review curriculum guides and plan lessons that lead to fulfillment of course priorities and goals.
- Relate subject matter to Christian life and Biblical teaching.
- Create a classroom environment that is pleasant, culturally sensitive and nurturing.
- Incorporate appropriate technology to support the fulfillment of lesson objectives.
Supervision
- Implement an effective classroom management/discipline program that promotes effective student learning.
- Supervise any teacher assistants or volunteers as assigned.
- Provide supervision of students at school activities
Teaching Duties
- Maintain accurate and timely entry of records regarding
- attendance, discipline, grades and textbooks.
- Communicate student progress as scheduled and/or needed.
- Arrange for field trips that extend or apply classroom learning.
- Review/practice emergency procedures.
- Maintain and request textbooks, materials and supplies each school year.
- Alert responsible personnel of classroom repair needs.
- Bring effective closure to each school year and complete the End-of-Year Checklist.
- Perform school-related duties as requested or assigned by administrators that enhance the “student life,” mission and vision of the school which may require work beyond the typical school day.
Professional Qualifications
- Demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy.
- Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ.
- Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary university.
- Hold a valid teaching certificate from an authorized governmental agency.
- North American teaching experience will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management and communications.
- Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy.
Secondary Social/Emotional Counselor (One Year) (Tentative)
Professional Responsibilities
- Modeling & Leadership
- Model a personal commitment to Christ and Christian living.
- Strive to inspire others to Christian commitment and living.
- Maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment.
- Consistently model professionalism.
- Follow the Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict when dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
- Exhibit characteristics of being a lifelong learner.
- Maintain a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence.
- Provide leadership that ensures all activities of the classroom are congruent with the school vision and mission.
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Ensure instruction and assessments are in alignment with the curriculum and the mission of the school.
- Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies within the classroom that fully support the curriculum and mission of the school.
- Regularly review curriculum guides and plan lessons that lead to fulfillment of course priorities and goals.
- Relate subject matter to Christian life and Biblical teaching.
- Create a classroom environment that is pleasant, culturally sensitive and nurturing.
- Incorporate appropriate technology to support the fulfillment of lesson objectives.
Supervision
- Implement an effective classroom management/discipline program that promotes effective student learning.
- Supervise any teacher assistants or volunteers as assigned.
- Provide supervision of students at school activities
Teaching Duties
- Maintain accurate and timely entry of records regarding
- attendance, discipline, grades and textbooks.
- Communicate student progress as scheduled and/or needed.
- Arrange for field trips that extend or apply classroom learning.
- Review/practice emergency procedures.
- Maintain and request textbooks, materials and supplies each school year.
- Alert responsible personnel of classroom repair needs.
- Bring effective closure to each school year and complete the End-of-Year Checklist.
- Perform school-related duties as requested or assigned by administrators that enhance the “student life,” mission and vision of the school which may require work beyond the typical school day.
Professional Qualifications
- Demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy.
- Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ.
- Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary university.
- Hold a valid teaching certificate from an authorized governmental agency.
- North American teaching experience will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management and communications.
- Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy.
Middle School and High School PE Teacher (Tentative)
Professional Responsibilities
- Modeling & Leadership
- Model a personal commitment to Christ and Christian living.
- Strive to inspire others to Christian commitment and living.
- Maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment.
- Consistently model professionalism.
- Follow the Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict when dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
- Exhibit characteristics of being a lifelong learner.
- Maintain a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence.
- Provide leadership that ensures all activities of the classroom are congruent with the school vision and mission.
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Ensure instruction and assessments are in alignment with the curriculum and the mission of the school.
- Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies within the classroom that fully support the curriculum and mission of the school.
- Regularly review curriculum guides and plan lessons that lead to fulfillment of course priorities and goals.
- Relate subject matter to Christian life and Biblical teaching.
- Create a classroom environment that is pleasant, culturally sensitive and nurturing.
- Incorporate appropriate technology to support the fulfillment of lesson objectives.
Supervision
- Implement an effective classroom management/discipline program that promotes effective student learning.
- Supervise any teacher assistants or volunteers as assigned.
- Provide supervision of students at school activities
Teaching Duties
- Maintain accurate and timely entry of records regarding
- attendance, discipline, grades and textbooks.
- Communicate student progress as scheduled and/or needed.
- Arrange for field trips that extend or apply classroom learning.
- Review/practice emergency procedures.
- Maintain and request textbooks, materials and supplies each school year.
- Alert responsible personnel of classroom repair needs.
- Bring effective closure to each school year and complete the End-of-Year Checklist.
- Perform school-related duties as requested or assigned by administrators that enhance the “student life,” mission and vision of the school which may require work beyond the typical school day.
Professional Qualifications
- Demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy.
- Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ.
- Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary university.
- Hold a valid teaching certificate from an authorized governmental agency.
- North American teaching experience will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management and communications.
- Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy.
Superintendent (Head of School)
Qualifications
- A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy.
- Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture, religion, and different Christian traditions.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ.
- Possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in education from an accredited tertiary body.
- Hold a valid teaching and subsequent administrative certificate from an authorized governmental agency in North America and/or the Association of Christian Schools International.
- Show evidence of recent professional growth.
- Give evidence of previous successful teaching and administrative experience in a North American setting.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child development, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management and telecommunications.
- Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy.
- Previous international travel and senior administrative experience is preferred.
Professional Responsibilities
Modeling and Leadership
- Model a personal commitment to Christ and Bible-based Christian living.
- Seek to inspire others to Christian commitment, faith, and living.
- Contribute towards and maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment.
- Exhibit characteristics of being a life-long learner.
- Maintain a positive academic environment focused on growth and excellence.
- Consistently model professionalism.
- Provide leadership that ensures that all activities of the school are congruent with the school vision and mission.
- Annually ensure that short and long range school-wide and professional goals are established at the necessary levels.
- Consistently demonstrate a knowledge and use of effective team-building strategies.
- Consistently use leadership strategies that empower and motivate faculty, students, and parents.
Curriculum
- Ensure that the curriculum fully supports the mission and purpose statements of the school.
- Cooperatively work with the Director of Teaching and Learning and school principals to establish the curriculum development and review process.
- Annually assign leadership to conduct the curriculum review and development process, per the curriculum review schedule.
- Keep the Board of Governors informed of significant curricular revisions.
Supervision
- Ensure that the organizational system with its clearly defined lines of authority and responsibility is consistently upheld throughout the school.
- Ensure that positive personnel practices are used consistently.
- Evaluate the personnel who are under his/her direct supervision according to the organizational flowchart and evaluation policies.
Administrative Duties
- Ensure that Board and Administrative policies/directives are administered fairly and consistently throughout the school.
- Prepare and present a Superintendent’s report for each Board of Governors meeting.
- Evaluate the school’s progress toward its vision, mission, strategic plans, and annual goals and communicate this progress to the Board of Governors.
- Develop, with the appropriate administrators, recommendations for new Board level policies, personnel recommendations and contracts, annual budgets, and development plans in order to subsequently recommend to the Board of Governors.
- Ensure compliance of all school policies and practices with established Board policies, accreditation standards, and Kenyan legal guidelines.
- Provide leadership for continued school growth and accreditation.
- Ensure that viable administrative policies, procedures, and position profiles are maintained and revised.
- Provide for an effective recruitment of, and orientation for, new personnel.
- Ensure the school is staffed with adequate faculty and staff.
- Cooperatively work with administration to develop, maintain and operate a program of in-service training and education for all educational staff.
- Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Admissions to maintain a master calendar, communicating to all necessary constituents the master schedule and special events.
- Oversee and support the Director of Communications and Admissions in promoting the school through strategic marketing, public-relations, and admissions initiatives.
- Provide oversight for the annual budgeting process.
- Responds to abuse, harassment, significant health, and suicide issues as per policy.
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