Hillcrest School
Athletic Director
We seek teacher applicants with qualifications and experience in US, Canadian, UK or European curriculum K-12 education.
The Athletic Director is appointed by the Hillcrest Board of Governors. He reports directly to the High School Principal; but may also work under the direction of other school principals. The Athletic Director will serve as a core member of the High School staff committed to implementing Hillcrest curriculum and respond to educational needs of all High School learners within area of specialization. The Athletic Director will work collaboratively with peers and administrators by serving on academic committees as appointed.
Job Requirements
In addition to the grade level expectations, teachers at Hillcrest are encouraged to foster a collaborative working environment. This is facilitated as teachers are expected to:
- Liaise and communicate regularly with colleagues in regards to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, subject organization and classroom issues including discipline, expectations and routines
- Take an active role in behavioral management and pastoral care of students
- Attend and actively contribute in staff meetings
- Maintain updated records of attendance, assessment, reports, conferences and communication with parents
- Foster the development of a strong High School program
- Participate in professional staff development activities
- Implement a range of teaching strategies to differentiate learning where needed
- Complete all assigned duties within the identified timeline
- Participate in and assist with school events and co-curricular activities as required
- Foster learning environments that engage students to develop their potential and experience spiritual growth
- Assess students’ work frequently in combination with constructive feedback
- Submit student grades and verification documents in accordance with academic reporting schedule
- Inform the Principal of disciplinary matters that exceed the remit of the classroom teacher
- Complete other task assigned by the Principal or Superintendent
Education Requirements
- International school teaching experience
- Ability to communicate well with students, staff and parents
- Possess the interpersonal characteristics to work cooperatively with colleagues as team players
- Speak and write English fluently and communicate clearly
- Strong sense of concepts, purposes and intellectual process associated with area of specialization
- Proven ability to establish a classroom environment that stimulates critical thinking, problem solving and inquiry
Position Benefits
- rewarding cross-cultural connections with colleagues and students
- being part of God's plan for the future of the Nigerian nation
- a robust teaching stipend is paid monthly in local currency), adequate to cover your daily living expenses and some travel.
- local health care
- on-campus housing is available for rent by expatriate staff.
- tuition for up to 2 children at Hillcrest is included.
- commit for two years at a time, with renewals possible as suitable to both you and Hillcrest