Elementary Homeroom Teacher, The American School of Yaoundé, Cameroon Teacher

This school is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon and is looking for an Elementary Homeroom Teacher

Today, the American School of Yaoundé (ASOY) has 175 students from over 32 countries and is an IB Authorized Continuum School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students in grades 11 and 12 plus, the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades K to 5, and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6 to 10.  Founded in 1964 and located on Rue Martin Samba, it is the only English-speaking accredited institution in Central Africa that offers an American style of education with a well-deserved reputation for delivering a high quality education program for over 50 years. The transition from the survival of a community school to its status today as one of the best international schools in Africa needs to be told and preserved. The story of the American International School of Yaoundé reflects the developing maturity of the international school system around the world, as well as the birth and growth of nurturing global citizens in Central Africa. It is a story of solidifying friendships and increasing self-confidence to empower, excel, engage and develop the spirit of International Mindedness.

Job description

Seeking a teacher capable of maintaining and developing professional standards and culture in line with our school policies. The homeroom teacher is expected to actively promote openness, professional growth, teamwork, and takes initiatives while also modeling in word, demeanor and performance the Learner Profile we wish to see developed in our students. The homeroom teacher will have to work in collaboration with specialist teachers and be at ease conducting Inquiry based teaching of all homeroom subjects(English Language, Mathematics, Units of Inquiry, Art). The  Homeroom teacher has the ability to craft conceptual understandings with and for learners.

IBPYP experience in Grades 3-5 is preferred.