School Overview

Founded in 1964, the International Community School of Addis Ababa (ICS Addis) is a premier, non-profit International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving students from Early Years 3 through Grade 12. With a diverse student body representing more than 80 nations and faculty from around the world, ICS delivers a holistic, inclusive, and innovative education that nurtures talents, character, and intellect while fostering global citizenship and community wellness.

ICS offers the full IB continuum—Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Career-related Programme (CP), and Diploma Programme (DP)—supported by personalized learning pathways and authentic, real-world application of knowledge. Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association (MSA), and a proud member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA), ICS is committed to academic excellence and the personal well-being of every learner.

Located on a modern, green campus in the heart of Ethiopia’s capital, ICS provides state-of-the-art learning spaces and resources that inspire inquiry, creativity, and lifelong learning. As a model Professional Learning Community (PLC) school, ICS educators collaborate around four guiding questions:

• What do we want students to know, understand, and be able to do?

• How will we know they know it?

• What will we do if they don’t know it?

• What will we do if they already know it?

Guided by exceptionally supportive leadership and a strong culture of continuous professional growth, ICS Addis Ababa empowers students to excel academically and thrive as positive contributors to an ever-changing world. Led by Head of School Earl Chamberlin, ICS fosters a thriving community that deeply values the professional development of its teachers, offering a wide range of growth opportunities both individually and through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

For more information, visit www.icsaddis.org.

Elementary School Program

At ICS Addis Ababa, our Elementary School educators work together in flexible learning environments to support the learning needs of all students within a grade. All students are supported by all educators at a grade level to help them make maximum progress at their own pace, whatever level students join our school. We focus on students’ interests and achievements to develop a personalized and differentiated program. To that end, ICS Addis is looking for open-minded, experienced elementary teachers with a passion for collaboration and data-informed differentiation to join our grade-level learning communities.

Position Description: ES PYP Hub Teacher  (Grades 1-5)

At ICS Addis Ababa our Elementary School educators work together in flexible learning environments to support the learning needs of all students within a grade. All students are supported by all educators in a grade level to help them make maximum progress at their own pace, whatever level students join our school at. We focus on students’ interests and achievements to develop a personalized and differentiated program. To that end, ICS Addis is looking for open-minded, experienced elementary teachers with a passion for collaboration and data-informed differentiation to join our grade-level learning communities. 

Educators at ICS Addis:

• Have at least three years of experience, ideally in the IB PYP 

• Valid Teaching Certificate 

• Work collaboratively, daily, and effectively in teams using the PLC model

• Use resources as needed not as “scheduled"

• Often have Learning Support or English as an Additional Language experience

• Are positive, flexible, creative, resilient, professional, and communicative educators

   

How to apply

As part of the online application, please upload a single PDF packet which includes the following:

• A letter of interest explaining your strengths and why you think you are a good match for the position and our school.
• A current résumé.

• A list of at least four recent referees should be submitted. Contact information should include the following details: name, position, current email address, mobile/office phone numbers, and current (or anticipated) time zone. 

   

ICS Addis will respond briefly to all applications received via this portal. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed as applications are received. ICS reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline if an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process. 

ICS takes safeguarding children very seriously, and all staff will be subject to rigorous checks, and the interview process will include safeguarding and staff conduct.