Description
About Rosslyn Academy
Rosslyn Academy is a vibrant international Christian school in Nairobi, Kenya, offering a North American curriculum and standards, from Preschool through Grade 12. Founded in 1947, our diverse community of 700+ students represents over 50 nationalities.
We are fully accredited with both the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). We have an international staff, mostly recruited from the United States and Canada. Rosslyn Academy is a joint effort of the Eastern Mennonite, Southern Baptist, and Assemblies of God missions in Eastern Africa, though the school is non-denominational in faith, practice, and hiring.
Located in a beautiful 40-acre campus in Nairobi, we offer a supportive, faith-driven community and a competitive compensation and benefits package that allows for a comfortable standard of living in Nairobi. Our contracts are usually for 2 years. Rosslyn's compensation package is benefits heavy and salary light (relative to the entire package that is). Benefits include: Housing (including utilities, internet, security, etc.), Free tuition for staff children up to 3 kids, if both spouses are working (combined FTE of 1.5), International Health Insurance coverage (Excluding the US) for the family, payment of all local/Kenyan taxes on salary and all benefits (Kenya charges about 30% taxes on all benefits and salary), furlough flights for the family to home country every two years and the opportunity to be part of a vibrant international Christian community.
Summary of Teaching Responsibilities
The teacher ensures that all instruction, assessments, and support services align with the school’s curriculum, mission, and Christian values. They create a nurturing, culturally sensitive classroom environment and use diverse instructional strategies, technology, and relationship-building to promote effective student learning.
They develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Accommodation Plans, and RTI interventions, while maintaining accurate records, progress monitoring, and timely communication with teachers and parents. The role includes providing individual or small-group support, classroom consultation, and testing accommodations.
The teacher collaborates closely with colleagues, the Learning Support Team, and Student Support Services to coordinate care for students. They supervise assistants, volunteers, and students during activities, and participate in school meetings, committees, professional development, curriculum planning, and the school’s evaluation processes.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining classroom materials, following emergency procedures, completing end-of-year tasks, and performing duties that support student life and the school’s mission. The teacher is expected to model professionalism, communicate openly, resolve conflict biblically, pursue ongoing professional growth, and stay current with developments in education and instructional practice.
Requirements
1. Demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
2. Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy
3. Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture
4. Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ
5. Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
6. Hold a valid teaching certificate, preferably with a specialty in Special Education (or equivalent) from an authorized governmental agency in North America and/or the Association of Christian Schools International, OR have significant experience or specialization in interventions for students with learning disabilities.
7. Have at least two years of successful teaching experience
8. Experience in managing behavior (ABA) will be and added advantage
9. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
10. Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management, and communications
11. Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy
