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Dakar Academy

School Overview

ABOUT DA
Dakar Academy is a vibrant day and boarding school situated in the cultural hub of West Africa — Dakar, Senegal. For more than 50 years, DA has provided a quality K-12 Christian education with the mission to help our students develop a Christian worldview that permeates their life and challenges them to achieve their full potential academically, physically, socially, spiritually and morally. We are the only accredited boarding program on the African continent, and are introducing both preschool and special education classes for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Our campus is incredibly diverse, with more than 200 students (13% of whom live full time on campus), representing 30 different nationalities. Our 6-acre campus in the heart of the city provides our students with an active quality of life, offering air conditioned classrooms, the largest English library in West Africa, athletic facilities and playgrounds, a student-run café, and well-tended gardens and shade trees.

ABOUT DAKAR
The capital city of Senegal, with a population of over 3 million, is situated on a peninsula and is the farthest western point on the African continent. Senegal was formerly a French colony, achieving independence in 1960, and Dakar still maintains a strong French influence. Temperatures range from the low 60s in cool season to the high 90s in hot season. Senegal has a democratically-elected, secular government. Over 95% of the inhabitants are Muslim, although Dakar also has a noticeable Catholic influence. The national mentality of "Teranga" (hospitality) allows for a blending and acceptance of cultures and belief systems unique in West Africa. Dakar boasts a wide variety of restaurants, markets, beaches, and cultural experiences.

School History

Dakar Academy was established in 1961 by United World Mission as a college preparatory, co-educational boarding and day school program primarily for missionary kids (MKs), providing kindergarten through grade 12. Since then, the school has grown to serve many families working in various christian and secular fields throughout West and North Africa. The school is governed by a board made up of members from our founding and partnering institutions: United World Mission, WorldVenture, the Assemblies of God, and imbConnecting.

Benefits

Dakar Academy offers a stipend and benefits including furnished housing, utilities, and medical insurance subsidy. Staff are encouraged to raise additional financial support to cover travel, student loans, savings for retirement, and to defray the cost of living in Dakar.

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    1 month, 1 day ago

    Superintendent

    Dakar Academy(International School of West Africa) - Dakar, Senegal
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    Established in 1961, Dakar Academy (DA) is a leading international Christian school system in West Africa that functions under the governance of the International Schools of West Africa (ISWA), providing an evangelical Christian North American-style, college-preparatory education across multiple campuses in Dakar and broader West Africa. ISWA serves families from a wide range of nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds, maintaining a strong legacy of academic excellence, community engagement, ...

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  • 1 month ago

    Middle School Teacher

    Dakar Academy - Multiple locations
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    At Dakar Academy, qualified teachers invest their time and talents to design engaging lessons that bring content to life. We are hiring a Middle School Teacher who will serve in a small, close-knit school setting and teach multiple subject areas. Please apply if you would like to teach Math, English, Social Studies, Bible, Science, or Fine Arts.Teachers will plan, organize, and implement an approved curriculum, utilizing differentiated instruction and varied teaching techniques to create an ...

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  • 1 month ago

    Elementary Homeroom Teacher

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    Dakar Academy seeks a qualified and dedicated Elementary Teacher to join our dynamic team of educators. The successful candidate will design and deliver creative, engaging, student-centered instruction aligned with a North American curriculum and integrated with a biblical worldview. Our teachers are passionate about learning, discipleship, and holistic education, committed to fostering each child s academic, spiritual, emotional, and social growth. Founded in 1961 as Dakar s first international ...

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    HS Math Teacher

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    At Dakar Academy, qualified teachers invest their time and talents to design engaging lessons that bring content to life. We are looking for an experienced Math teacher to plan, organize and implement an approved curriculum. Our ideal candidate will utilize differentiated instruction and varied teaching techniques to create an environment of student-centered learning that follows a North American curriculum. S/he should be passionate about the subject they teach, their students, and their job. ...

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  • 1 month, 15 days ago

    HS Science Teacher

    Dakar Academy - Senegal
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    At Dakar Academy, qualified teachers invest their time and talents to design engaging lessons that bring content to life. We are looking for an experienced Math teacher to plan, organize and implement an approved curriculum. Our ideal candidate will utilize differentiated instruction and varied teaching techniques to create an environment of student-centered learning that follows a North American curriculum. S/he should be passionate about the subject they teach, their students, and their job. ...

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  • 1 month, 15 days ago

    HS English Teacher

    Dakar Academy - Senegal
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    At Dakar Academy, qualified teachers invest their time and talents to design engaging lessons that bring content to life. We are looking for an experienced Math teacher to plan, organize and implement an approved curriculum. Our ideal candidate will utilize differentiated instruction and varied teaching techniques to create an environment of student-centered learning that follows a North American curriculum. S/he should be passionate about the subject they teach, their students, and their job. ...

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  • 1 month, 15 days ago

    HR Manager

    Dakar Academy - Dakar, Senegal
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    The Human Resources Manager supports the mission of Dakar Academy by fostering an environment that encourages Christian faith and service among staff and students. This role serves as a key liaison between staff and administration, and between the school and partnering sending agencies. The HR Manager oversees staff data management, recruitment processes, on-boarding and orientation, and the overall support and coaching of staff throughout their transition and employment. The HR Manager also ...

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