Job Openings at Ayhay Christian School

Ayhay is a Montessori-inspired Christian school founded in 2015 with a vision to build a future generation with strong faith, values, intelligence, character and knowledge.

 

Mission statement: our mission is to nurture the holistic development of children, fostering their growth, learning and well-being in an educational environment that integrates Christian values and Montessori-inspired principles, with English as the primary language of instruction.

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OPENING DATE: Friday, 14 June 2024
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 27 June 2024
STARTING WEEK: Week of 15 July 2024

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Positions Available:

1. ECLT-1001 Early Childhood Teachers / LET-1002 Lower Elementary Teachers

2. LAH-UEE-2002 Language Arts and Humanities Teachers for Upper Elementary and Erdkinder

3. STEM-UEE-3003 STEM Teacher for Upper Elementary and Erdkinder

4. HR-AC-4004 HR - Administrative Coordinator

5. AC-5005 Academic Coordinator

6. SE-6006 Special Educator

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1. Early Childhood and Lower Elementary Teachers 

Position: Early Childhood Teachers / Lower Elementary Teachers
Age Group: 3-6 years old / 6-9 years old
Working Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Teach, guide, supervise, and assess children's learning in all subjects (practical life skills, sensorial activities, mathematics, language development, cultural subjects; science, history, geography)

• Develop tailored lesson plans, exercises, curricula, and methods.

• Establish and maintain a quality educational program following Ayhay Christian School’s curriculum and philosophy.

• Prepare the classroom environment, educational materials, and equipment.

• Supervise classroom assistants, aides, interns, substitutes, and parent volunteers.

• Communicate with parents and be available for academic related discussions

• Assess prospective children as part of the admissions process.

• Attend faculty meetings and scheduled school community/team events.

• Promote good communication among team members and school community.

Requirements:

• Commitment and creativity.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• University degree or attestation.

• Experience in working with and teaching children.

• Ability to work with children, parents, and staff.

• Positive and open attitude towards all children.

• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

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2. Language Arts and Humanities Teachers for Upper Elementary and Erdkinder

Position: Language Arts and Humanities Teachers
Age Group: 9-12 years old (Upper Elementary) / 12-15 years old (Erdkinder)
Working Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Teach, develop and extend writing and reading skills across Ayhay Christian School’s curriculum.

• Foster appreciation of various forms of expression in spoken, written, visual, and multimodal texts.

• Develop listening skills for effective participation in exchanges and presentations.

• Study human groups from different historical eras and their cultural development.

• Review geographic and climatic data to understand environmental impacts on cultures.

Requirements:

• English language fluency.

• Creativity and proactivity.

• Student management and organizational skills.

• University degree or attestation

• Experience in teaching literary subjects, including History, Humanities, English, and Malagasy Language.

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3. STEM Teacher for Upper Elementary and Erdkinder

Position: STEM Teachers
Age Group: 9-12 years old (Upper Elementary) / 12-15 years old (Erdkinder)
Working Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Teach STEM subjects and build connections between mathematical and scientific knowledge.

• Collect and interpret geological and mineral data.

• Compare and contrast ecosystems and their functions.

• Track trends in animal lifestyle.

• Investigate physics in the environment.

Requirements:

• English language fluency.

• Creativity and proactivity.

• Student management and organizational skills.

• University degree or attestation

• Experience in teaching scientific subjects, including Biological and Physical Sciences, Earth Science, Mathematics, and Technology.

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4. HR - Administrative Coordinator 

Position: HR - Administrative Coordinator
Working Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements human resources management strategies and forecasts.

• Undertakes the recruitment process.

• Develops and maintains students and parents’ records.

• Maintains personnel records.

• Develops performance management procedures.

• Produces reports on HR and administrative activities.

• Coordinates training sessions.

• Manages administrative tasks and communications for faculty and staff, parents and students.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of human resources processes.

• Proficiency in MS Office and Human Resources Management software.

• Ability to handle data confidentially.

• English language fluency.

• Creativity and proactivity.

• Organizational skills.

• University degree in Management, Human Resources, Communication, or related fields.

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5. Academic Coordinator

Position: Academic Coordinator
Working Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements and monitors the curriculum to meet educational standards and address the needs of students.

• Oversees the academic programs and courses offered by Ayhay Christian School

• Ensures the quality assurance, including standard compliance and program evaluation.

• Organizes and coordinates school programs, events, and activities.

• Assists the Head of the school with executive and administrative responsibilities.

• Co-organizes faculty and staff professional development programs.

• Oversees the student assessment, progress and reports.

• Ensures communication and collaboration between stakeholders, faculty and staff, students and parents.

• Participates in decisions and admissions.

Requirements:

• Background in child education.

• Curriculum management skills.

• Computer skills.

• Leadership and team management experience.

• English language fluency.

• University degree in Education, Management, or related fields.

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6. Special Educator

Position: Special Educator

Working Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Provides specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities.

• Develops and implement Individualized Education Plans tailored to each student's needs.

• Adapts general education curriculum to meet the unique learning styles and abilities of students.

• Collaborates closely with special education teams, general education teachers, and support staff.

• Implements positive behavior support plans and interventions.

• Conducts ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.

• Maintains regular communication with parents to discuss student progress and strategies for support.

• Participates in team meetings, professional development activities, and school events.

• Advocates for the educational and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities within the school community.

Requirements:

• Degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field.

• Previous experience working as a special educator or in a similar role.

• Strong knowledge of special education policies, and best practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Empathy and dedication to supporting the academic and personal growth of students with disabilities.

• Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

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Apply by: Thursday, 27 June 2024
Starting Date: Week of 15 and 22 July 2024
Application Information:

Please submit your application, including a CV and a Cover Letter and other documents in English mentioning your salary expectation, to https://bit.ly/3XmKKBt or in-person by the closing date. 

Office hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm | Fri. 8:00 am to 12:00 pm