Job Opening: Visual and Digital Arts Teacher for Grades 6-10
SOLA School is an Afghan-led private boarding school for girls, the first and only of its kind. SOLA's mission is to provide Afghan girls a rigorous education that promotes critical thinking, a sense of purpose, and respect for self and others. Our intent is to provide Afghan girls with an environment where they can focus on their education and potential.
SOLA is currently located in Rwanda. We provide a safe and nurturing space in which to learn. A residential faculty provides round-the-clock guidance and supervision, and our program creates opportunities for our students to explore personal interests and practice leadership skills among their peers. Numerous off-campus initiatives provide immersion in various cultures and nurture a global perspective in each of our students.
Position Description
SOLA is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of Visual and Digital Arts teacher to work on-site in a residential position in Rwanda. Under the supervision of the Humanities Department Chair, the duties of the teacher include a) full-time teaching; and b) working with other faculty on projects or community-based assignments in an area of professional interest or expertise like assessment, materials design, and professional development. Additionally, teachers have dormitory responsibilities and supervise extracurricular activities. We are looking for a teacher who is highly committed to our community and our mission and vision. Someone willing to go the extra mile and demonstrate flexibility and commitment. We are searching for a self-starter that is ready to be innovative and collaborative to help us build our program.
Responsibilities
Contributes to the development of an innovative Arts curriculum that introduces students to a variety of art forms and media and provides a strong foundation in art techniques and appreciation for the Arts.
Support students in developing a portfolio that showcases their progress over time.
Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of techniques and strategies that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure language skill development.
Initiates and promotes interdisciplinary projects.
Maintains complete and accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Provides a supportive and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
Participates regularly and actively in meetings with other teachers and US-based colleagues and managers to provide input to and feedback on the implementation of the curriculum.
Qualifications
Successful candidates need to possess the following abilities: effective pedagogy in student centered approaches, strong ability to build rapport with and motivate students, organizational skills, communication skills, collegiality and teamwork.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Availability to work in Rwanda after August 1, 2024.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Remuneration
Negotiable
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to hr@solaschool.org