Kelem International School Vacancy

Kelem International School (KIS) is the Former Swedish Community School invites qualified applicants for the following position.

The Swedish Community School in Addis Ababa is a school with a Swedish profile. The Swedish School was founded in 1946 and the School has more than 70 years of experience, delivering Swedish education in the English language in a foreign environment.

Today the school offers Preschool, Primary and Lower Secondary and has around 150 children ranging from 3 to 14 years old. The Swedish Community School provides education in English in accordance with the Swedish Curriculum, LGR 11, for compulsory school.

Position: KG Teacher

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (Early Childhood Education preferred).
• Proven expertise in early childhood education (through relevant degree, specialization, or work experience).
• Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire school-age children.
• Experience teaching diverse learners, including children with special needs.
• Teaching experience in a public or private school setting (urban experience preferred).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Competence in evaluating student achievement and learning progress.
• Commitment to accountability for student outcomes.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in community or international schools is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and continuously develop expertise in early childhood education.
• Design and implement lesson plans that meet state learning standards and the school’s specific learning objectives.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to coordinate lessons, ensuring interdisciplinary reinforcement of concepts.
• Provide both direct and indirect instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Plan short- and long-term learning activities tailored to individual student needs.
• Prepare students for all required assessments and evaluate their progress effectively.
• Produce at least quarterly individual student achievement reports for parents.
• Create an inviting, stimulating, and innovative classroom environment that fosters curiosity and creativity.
• Practice effective and positive classroom management strategies.
• Actively seek and incorporate feedback and coaching from the school’s leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Administration.

Essential Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Highly organized, autonomous, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Genuine passion for working with young children.

Working Hours

Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday; 7:30 am – 3:30 pm Fridays

Deadline: August 24, 2025

How To Apply:

Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible, as KIS reserves the right to close the selection process at ANY TIME once the ideal candidate is identified. Application review begins as soon as applications are received.

Applications: Interested applicants are asked to apply by submitting their most recent CV as well as a letter of no more than two sides of A4 outlining their suitability for the post and motivation in making the application. The CV must include names and full contact details of three professional referees, one of whom must be the candidate’s most recent supervisor/ line manager. Referees will not be contacted without prior permission.

Applications should be submitted by email to hr@scsaddis.com In addition to interaction with candidates’ professional referees a variety of background checks will be required prior to final appointment.

Please note that Kelem International School is committed to all aspects of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices to ensure that the school provides a safe and secure environment for all.

Please note that applicants will be contacted for further assessment only if they are shortlisted.