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Name:

SUREFOOT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CALABAR

 

Location:

Nigeria

 

Address:

Private Mail Bag (pmb) 5307 Wuse Zone 3
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory 234 Nigeria

 

Telefone:

234 803 329 8187 or 234 874 2340

 

Fax:

nil

 

Email:

[log in to unmask]

 

Website:

www.saiscalabar.com

 

Updated:

05/05/2009

Vacancies:

Positions listed in red are immediate openings and need to be filled now.

Level	Subject/Area	Position Description	Notification of Interest
K-12	Business Manager
K-12	English / Language Arts
K-12	ESL / EFL
K-12	Interns
K-12	Art
K-12	Library
PreK-K	Classroom Teacher
K-12	Principal
K-12	Head of School
K-12	Classroom Teacher

Description:

Surefoot American International School, Calabar is a newly established international school, located in a central part of Calabar metropolis, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria, West Africa. The School opened for the academic year 2008-2009 initially for infant care; to provide for ages 6 weeks – 3years early childhood learning from pre kindergarten – kindergarten and elementary school(from grade1- 5). Middle school and junior high resumes in 2009.

Nestled in the serene tourist capital of Calabar, cross rivers state of Nigeria, Surefoot American International School is a school whose vision is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens of the world.

Surefoot American International School is committed to developing and maintaining a program that provides parents the peace of mind that their child is not only getting a world class education but also is in an environment that is safe and nurturing under the care and supervision of highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff.

Surefoot American International School, has Management, Administrative and full-time teaching positions available from Aug. 4th 2009. Our new semester begins in August and we are looking for individuals who wish to work in a fun, creative and energetic environment where children come first.

Our core programs are English-immersion classes for all scholars. Our entire staff speaks English and it is the medium of instruction and communication used at all times with our students. Classes are arranged by age and the number of students never exceeds 15 per class. Our curriculum covers a range of learning goals and is similar to North American k-12 school programs.

Salary:

$20,500 - $ 75,000 net per annum (salary range is determined by the vacant position, qualification and experience)

Benefits:

1. Starting salaries for overseas teachers (specifically) range from $30,000USD – $55,000USD and are also commensurate with experience (Executive or directorial position position salary not incuded in estimate above)
2. Housing accommodation provided with transportation to and from work
3. Basic furnishing includes: refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer, table & chairs, sofa, bed, air conditioning and generator
4. Round trip ticket to permanent overseas address (one per school year)
5. Tuition for 1 dependent child residing in Calabar upto Grade 5
6. Sick leave – 8 days per year
7. Round trip ticket for 1 dependent child up to Grade 5 to permanent overseas address ( one per school year)
8. Health insurance for teacher & 1 dependent child up to Grade 5 while in Calabar
9. Baggage/ relocation allowance - $1000USD
10. Visa procurement assistance
11. Allowance for vaccinations/shots
12. All US$ figures are approximations based on the current exchange rate

General Qualifications:

School Director
- Bachelor and higher (USA school certificate) degrees in both education and school administration
- Relevant international school experience.

School Class teachers and Specialists
- Minimum of Bachelor degree
- USA School Certification and statement of eligibility for appropriate subject area.
- Fresh graduates can also apply

-School Custodian
- Minimum of Bachelor degree
- USA School Certification and statement of eligibility for appropriate subject area.
- Minimum 0f two years experience managing school property required also.

Business Manager
- Minimum of Bachelor degree
- USA School Certification and statement of eligibility for appropriate subject area.
- Minimum 0f two years experience in similar position in an elementary school.

School Dormitory Marshals
- Minimum of Bachelor degree
- USA School Certification and statement of eligibility for appropriate subject area.
- Minimum 0f two years experience

Materials to be sent:

If you are interested in any of the positions listed above, also send an application letter quoting position applied for, your resume, and letters of recommendation in two sets by email and post. to In your cover letter, please explain why you wish to teach children in Africa. All applications will be accepted in confidence. Address all applications to;

The Recruiter, [log in to unmask] , and P.M.B 5307 Wuse Zone 3 Abuja Fct, Nigeria, West Africa

Interviews:

We thank all those who apply but regret we will reply only to those selected for a telephone interview

Deadline:

Applications for the positions advertised are due before one month of the start of the next school year.
only applications directed to the two email addresses listed above will be considered.

Other:

check out our website @ www.saiscalabar.com

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