Job Description

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