Vacancy Announcement for School year 2024-25

Our International School, founded by the Swedish Embassy in Ethiopia in 1946, operates as a K-9 educational institution. Our primary objective is to foster the realization of each child's full potential and cultivate resilient, curious, open-minded, and reflective students capable of effective self-expression. At present, our school serves 200 students and operates as an independent, not-for-profit educational facility. 

The ideal Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing the school-adopted international curriculum, assessment, and communication of student performance and the general well-being and safety of students. The teacher will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records of student attendance and student performance relative to the adopted standards.

Teacher load: Teachers are expected to have a classroom teaching load of 25 hours per week, and also expected to be a homeroom teacher and be involved in the after-school activity programs.

Job Starts in: August 2024 

Job Requirements

• BED Degree in French Language and Literature and/or B2 / C1 Delf Certification for Teachers

• Minimum 3 years of relevant teaching experience preferably in international/community school systems 

Please note that all interested applicants are expected to fulfill the following professional qualities:

•  Model exemplary behavior for students

• Be effective contributors to all team processes within the school

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for students and their learning

• Motivate students and inspire continuous learning

• Be committed and open to professional development as a teacher

• Value and contribute to the multicultural work environment

• Maintain an open, honest relationship with their supervisors

• Contribute positively and effectively to school-wide professional development activities

• Be able to respond positively to constructive feedback with view of continued professional development

• Implement school policies and procedures and enforce school rules in a consistent manner

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions and actions related to student safety

• Be prepared to work beyond the school day, when required, for the benefit of our students and their learning

• Willingly perform other reasonable duties as assigned

How to Apply

All interested candidates may submit their applications in person at the school address below or send by email to hr@scsaddis.com until April 30, 2024. Applicants are strictly instructed to only submit an application letter and a CV. No other documents should be delivered or emailed. If email is used, the subject should specify the job position and the name of the applicant. Failure to adhere to instructions may lead to disqualification. 

School address:The HR office 

Kelem International School  (The Former Swedish Community School)

Dar Sahara Street, Kazanchis, 

House # 9999 

Phone: +251911527340/41

Please note that applicants will be contacted for further assessment only if they are shortlisted.