IST Foundational Documents
IST Mission
Challenging, inspiring and supporting all our students to fulfil their potential and improve the world
IST Vision
IST will be a global leader in the education of internationally-mobile young people.
All
students, regardless of their starting point, will think critically,
achieve academically and develop the wisdom to make good choices. They
will show curiosity and creativity in addressing authentic problems,
local and global.
They will pursue their varied passions with
enthusiasm, developing resilience, perseverance, and confidence.
Understanding the diversity of people and cultures, they will act
kindly, fairly, and responsibly.
Statement of Values
All members of the IST community are:
(a) Responsible – We act responsibly, positively and constructively
towards ourselves and other people. We learn from our mistakes and
accept the consequences of our actions.
(b) Inquiring – We show
curiosity, perseverance and open-mindedness in seeking to understand and
solve problems. We persevere in the face of difficulties and we embrace
the learning that comes
through failure as well as the joy of success.
(c) Compassionate – We empathise with others and act with care,
kindness and courage. In our interactions, we behave with patience,
generosity and integrity.
(d) Balanced – We believe in a broad education for our students, seeing the value of participation in a varied curriculum.
(e) Diverse – We treasure the diversity within the IST community, using
the rich opportunities for deeper understanding that come from our
differences.
IST Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan
is in place to help our community align efforts to better reach our
school’s mission, vision and values. This plan is focused on three aims
IST Looking for the following positions below: (READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND MAKE APPLICATION
Teachers
International School of Tanganyika ( IST )
Dar es Salaam
Teachers Jobs at International School of Tanganyika ( IST )
Your application will be reviewed in relation to the following requirements:
In addition to the above requirements, the essential characteristics are:
International School of Tanganyika ( IST )
Dar es Salaam
Teachers Jobs at International School of Tanganyika ( IST )
- Faculty Positions for the 2023-24 School Year
- Position Title: Elementary Classroom Teacher (Upper Elementary)
- Position Title: Elementary Classroom Teacher (Early Childhood)
- Position Title: MYP/DP Swahili Teacher
- Position Title: Elementary Technology Specialist (Computers – IT/ICT Teacher)
- Position Title: MYP/DP Math Teacher
- Position Title: MYP Science/DP Chemistry Teacher
- Position Title: MYP/DP English Teacher
- Position Title: SS Learning Support (likely HS focus)
Your application will be reviewed in relation to the following requirements:
- Bachelors degree with a valid teaching credential
- Two to five years current teaching experience
- Experience of teaching the IB (PYP, MYP,DP) curriculum internationally is desirable
In addition to the above requirements, the essential characteristics are:
- Fluent in English
- Excellent classroom practitioner
- Highly collaborative with colleagues and an excellent team player
- Passionate about learning
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with students, parents and colleagues
- Integrate technology in innovative ways in daily instruction
- Contribute to the school’s community service and after school activities
How to Apply: –
To apply for a teaching or administrative position, please review the available openings. You can submit your application by clicking the link for a specific opening and uploading your documentation through APLI.
Deadline: 21st January, 2023.
To apply for a teaching or administrative position, please review the available openings. You can submit your application by clicking the link for a specific opening and uploading your documentation through APLI.
Deadline: 21st January, 2023.
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Administrative Assistant at International School of Tanganyika November, 2022
International School of Tanganyika ( IST )
Summary of the Role
Reporting to the Secondary School
Principal, the Administrative Assistant will provide professional,
efficient and effective administrative services to IST Stakeholders
(students, parents, staff and other clients) by fostering excellence in
delivery of administrative services.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
The primary responsibilities for Administrative Assistant will be:
Applications and enquiries should be directed to
staffrecruitment@istafrica.com before close of business on Friday 18th November, 2022.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Experience: 5+ yearsʼ experience as Administrative Assistant;
- A minimum Bachelorʼs Degree in Business Administration;
- Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form
- Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision
- Knowledge of child protection and health and safety
- Ability to apply various forms of technology to communicate, solve problems, keep accurate, organized records, and improve efficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal planning and organizational skills
- Willingness and ability to work collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Highly effective relationship developer with a variety of stakeholders;
- Ability to apply various forms of technology to communicate, solve problems, keep accurate, organized records, and improve efficiency.”
- Collaborative team player, empathetic listener
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Intercultural awareness, creative, persuasive
- Adept in multilingual settings, spirited, pioneering, professional and nurturing
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The primary responsibilities for Administrative Assistant will be:
- Coordinate activities of the particular department including logistics, administrative support and related activities;
- Provide services to all students in our community as well as assist and oversee the outside facilities rental and use.
- To assist with the receipt and recording of incoming parcel and mail and providing postal services as required.
- To provide other general administrative duties i.e. electronic record maintenance and photocopying.
- Carrying out simple administrative functions and day-to-day secretarial works where required. (f) Assist in creating and maintaining a professional and welcoming reception area.
Applications and enquiries should be directed to
staffrecruitment@istafrica.com before close of business on Friday 18th November, 2022.
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Cover Teacher
Cover Teacher at International School of Tanganyika November, 2022
International School of Tanganyika ( IST )
Summary of the Role
To effectively teach designated
pupils and to undertake associated pastoral and general teaching duties
in order to provide high quality and continuity of education to pupils
in the absence of their ‘regular’ teacher. Teachers at IST place student
learning as their highest priority. They are responsible for ensuring
effective learning in a context in which students feel understood, safe
and confident. Teachers use a constructivist approach, and follow the IB
curriculum programmes. Teachers support a diverse range of learning
needs, and actively promote international-mindedness. In short, teachers
are responsible for “challenging, inspiring and supporting all our
students to fulfil their potential and improve the world.”
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
The Cover Teacher responsibilities will be:
Planning and Organization: Teachers will display developed planning and organizational skills:
(a) Actively engage children in learning activities (b) Manage classroom routines consistently and effectively.Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Experience: 5+ yearsʼ teaching experience
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and relevant teaching certification. Masters degrees are preferred.
- IB experience is preferred
- Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form
- Sound decision making, solutions focused,
- Knowledge of child protection and health and safety
- Willingness and ability to work collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Highly effective relationship developer with a variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge of IB Standards and Practices
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- Collaborative team player, empathetic listener
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Strategic thinker, able to convert vision into action
- Internationally minded, emotional intelligence
- Intercultural awareness, creative, persuasive
- Flexible and capable of managing growth and instilling high standards
- Adept in multilingual settings, spirited, pioneering, professional and nurturing
The Cover Teacher responsibilities will be:
Planning and Organization: Teachers will display developed planning and organizational skills:
- Supervise work that has been set by a teacher.
- Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment.
- Utilize effective assessment techniques to facilitate student learning
- Display a thorough understanding of typical developmental characteristics of the taught age group.
- Use a variety of instructional methods, and differentiate effectively to facilitate different learning styles and abilities.
- IB: Display an understanding of inquiry and model the inquiry process.
- Set an example and encourage socially acceptable behaviour eg: correct usage of language and manner.
- Maintain a professional and positive tone in both oral and written communication with children, colleagues and parents.
- Use appropriate writing for school communications, editing as necessary.
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- Maintain an orderly learning environment.
- Maintain a positive social and emotional tone in the classroom.
- Establish high, but attainable, behavioural expectations that are clear to all. (f) Provide engaging, dynamic and student-centred classroom environment.
- Teachers will display a professional attitude and ethic.
- Consistently meet the IST Norms of Collaboration, school and IB responsibilities, deadlines and working hours.
- Communicates and plans in a positive, collaborative manner.
- Dresses in a professional manner according to the IST dress code.
Perform any other duties as designated by the Principal
Particulars of the Search
Prospective
Cover Teachers should be based in Tanzania and need to formally apply.
Applicants should submit a letter (in English) describing her/his fit
and interest in the position along with an up-to-date curriculum vitae.
The names, addresses and contact details of three (3) referees
Applications and enquiries should be directed to facultyrecruitment@istafrica.com
