Description
School Background:
Highlands International School (HIS) has its roots in a 2001 homeschooling program and was officially founded on February 3, 2003. Operating at an approximate altitude of 3,500 meters (11,500 ft.), HIS is an international Christian school dedicated to providing an environment of academic excellence and respect for all cultures and religions. As a proud part of the NICS network, the school's mission is to be a community of students, parents, and Christian educators working together to instill in each student a passion for truth, a commitment to excellence, and an appreciation for diversity. HIS focuses on training servant-leaders who will impact the city and the world for Christ, aligning with its vision of "a city and world impacted by Christ" and its core values of servant leadership, Christ-like compassion, and biblical stewardship.
Please find a link to the full job description here: HIS Elementary - Fifth Grade Teacher
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimally hold a bachelor’s degree in education and/or the field of study which
he/she will be teaching (highly qualified).
2. Be stateside/provincial certified as an educator and/or be ACSI certified as a
teacher.
3. Ability to work within their budget.
4. Ability to clearly communicate and represent Highlands well to the community,
families and students.
5. Ability to meet deadlines (for PowerSchool in attendance and grading; and in
personal curriculum planning).
6. Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy, having a basic proficiency
in doing word processing, e-mailing, and accessing the internet.
7. Ability to manage the classroom and bring enthusiasm for learning to the
students.
8. Have the physical capacity to perform all teacher responsibilities.
9. A Christian with a consistent testimony among his/her family and peers.
