Job vacancies at Kelem International School (KIS)

Kelem International School (KIS) is a Pre-KG to Grade 10 institution with a rich 80-year history as a Scandinavian school in Addis Ababa. For 74 years it operated under the Swedish Embassy as the Swedish Community School before transitioning in 2019 to an independent, not-for-profit international school. Today, KIS continues its legacy of academic excellence, student-centered learning, and global citizenship.

Who We Are

At KIS, our vision is to become a collaborative center of learning in Ethiopia, nurturing confident and self-realized global citizens. Our mission is to empower every child to reach their full potential, developing resilient, curious, open-minded, and reflective learners who can express themselves effectively.

We are committed to equipping our students with the ability to think critically, analyze information, and solve problems creatively, preparing them to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. As lifelong learners, our teachers, and staff engage in continuous professional development to uphold the highest educational standards.

KIS fosters compassionate and responsible global citizens, while honoring and respecting Ethiopia’s rich heritage. Our diverse student body, representing 28 different nationalities, follows the Finnish curriculum blended with international educational best-practices and standards for Grades 1-10, alongside the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Kindergarten.

If you are an educator who values inquiry-based learning, creativity, and student empowerment, we invite you to apply and become a part of our innovative learning community.

Reports to: Team Leader

Coordinates with: Principal, Team Leaders, Teachers, Counselor, Learning Support

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm and Fridays from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Job Summary

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 of student performance relative to the adopted standards.

Key Activities:

• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource
• Creates lesson plans, aligned with the Common Core standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional (or Blended Learning) and management techniques.
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessment data for planning and instruction
• Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective.
• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities.
• Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrators to formulate and complete professional development plans.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.
• Engages Parents and guardians in the education of their children.
• Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Team Leaders or Principals
• 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 materials for course(s) taught.

Job Requirements:

• BED in French Language and Literature and/or B2 / C1 Delf Certification for Teachers
• Minimum 3 years of relevant teaching experience preferably in an international/community school system

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