Kelem International School (KIS) is a recently established international school that caters to students from Pre-KG to Grade 10. Its origins trace back to 1946 when it was initially founded under the Swedish Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. However, as of July 1st, 2019, the school has undergone a transformation and now operates as an independent, not-for-profit institution.

At KIS, our vision is to establish a collaborative center of learning in Ethiopia, where every child can grow into a confident and self-realized global citizen. Our mission is to nurture the full potential of each child and cultivate resilient, inquisitive, open-minded, and introspective students who can express themselves with confidence and efficacy.

We prioritize teaching methods that enable our students to think critically, analyze information, and creatively solve problems, preparing them to adapt in an ever-evolving world. Our school instills in our students the belief that learning is a lifelong pursuit, setting an example through the continuous professional development of our dedicated teachers and staff.

One of our core goals is to cultivate responsible and compassionate global citizens who hold deep respect and appreciation for the cultural heritage of our host country, Ethiopia.

Currently, our student body consists of 200 children representing 28 different nationalities. For grades 1 to 10, we follow the Finnish curriculum integrated with international standards, while our kindergarten program adheres to the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). We are proud to be recognized as a fully accredited international school by the Cognia Global Commission.

Job Summary

The Assistant Principal will support classroom education staff (teachers and teaching assistants) to refine their practices and improve instructional quality to ensure high quality educational experience for the students in a safe and enriching environment.

Key Activities:

• Curriculum

• To integrate the Finnish curriculum with other international curriculums and best practices

• Establish and manage the curriculum review process

• Collaborate with teaching staff in the development, writing, implementation and assessment of school curriculum 

• Manage program implementation of curriculum, assessment tools and any supplemental materials.  Align program practices and standards to support quality implementation.

• Provide support to monitor teachers in developing, implementing, and tracking assessment practices.

• Support teachers with the analysis and use of data from internal and external assessments to improve teaching and learning.

• Provide support to teachers in creating lesson plans that are faithful to the curriculum and developmentally appropriate. Review lesson plans and provide teachers with timely feedback and recommendations.

• Coordinate bulletin boards content and lay out with teachers

Professional Development 

• Organize in-house & external staff development training and train staff on newly adopted programmes.

• Collaborate with classroom education staff to develop individual professional development plans for each staff member, based on feedback from staff supervision and evaluation.

• Identify potential professional development opportunities that align to teaching staff goals and needs offered in Ethiopia, Finland or online.

• Develop and facilitate a professional learning community focused on instructional excellence.

Observation and Coaching

• Conduct regular observations in all assigned classrooms based on the Trust-based Observation model and maintain records.

• Engage education staff in reflective coaching to discuss observations and develop a data driven plan to strengthen challenging areas and build on areas of strength.

• Conducts demonstration lessons and mentor teachers to develop their pedagogy and content knowledge

• Develop and implement initiatives to support peer observation and learning between classrooms.

Instructional Quality 

• Participate in professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences, to bring new and emerging best practices into the program. 

• Evaluation, purchase and incorporation of texts, material, resources, and technology that will support instructional quality and integrate them into classroom instruction and program practices 

• Develop internal systems and procedures that advance instructional quality

Other duties

• In collaboration with the school counsellor, support the implementation of the social curriculum.

• Collaborate with appropriate personnel to provide school-wide opportunities for enrichment activities.

• Communicating information to community members about the school’s curriculum programs and initiatives

• Input into school policy making where appropriate

Reports to: Principal

Coordinates with: Team Leaders, Teachers, Counsellor, Learning Support Department

Job Requirements

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• BA/BEd/MA/MEd Degree or postgraduate degree in Educational Leadership/Management, Curriculum & Instruction, or related fields or related fields of study;

• Teaching experience

• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience

• Experience working with the Finnish Curriculum is advantageous

• Demonstrated working knowledge of curriculum implementation

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English

• Build and maintain positive relationships

• Effective organisational skills

• Shows initiative and resourcefulness

• Excellent critical thinking & problem-solving skills

How to Apply

Submit your CV as well as a letter of no more than two sides of A4 outlining their suitability for the post and motivation in making the application email: hr@scsaddis.com or in person to The Former Swedish Community School Parents Charitable Organization (FSCSPCO), located in Dar Sahara street, Kazanchis, Cobble stone road opposite Meles Foundation For more information contact Tel +251911 527341

Kelem International School places the utmost importance on safeguarding and follows rigorous safer recruitment practices. Our commitment is to create a safe and secure environment for everyone within our school community.

House # 9999

Kindly be informed that applicants will only be contacted for further assessment if they are shortlisted for the position.