Director/Head of School

  Tanzania

Dar Es Salaam

Length of Position: 3 years +
Dates: 1 August 2009 - July 2011

Description: Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Director and guide the school to achieve excellence in academic programs and Christian education so that HOPAC students are equipped to live out a Christ centered life.

HOPAC, founded in 1994, is an international Christian K-12 school with over 280 students from 30 different countries and a variety of religious backgrounds including Christian, Muslim and Hindu. While the majority of students come from families of missionaries, diplomats and the international business community, almost 35% are Tanzanian.   

Along with a senior Administrative Team, and in collaboration with an appointed school board of governors, the Head of School provides overall leadership for 35 faculty and over 25 support staff. The Head is responsible for the organization and leadership of the school, its staff and the welfare and safety of all students, teachers, staff and administration.

Qualifications: Candidates to be the next Head of School at HOPAC must demonstrate in their application materials how their faith, educational philosophy, leadership style, and management skills would match the school's mission, faith statement, and vision. HOPAC seeks a proven, effective school leader with at least a bachelor's degree (masters degree preferred) and at least two successful years of school administrative experience, preferably in an international and/or multicultural setting. Candidates must be evangelical Christians in good standing with their local church and able to understand and interpret the Bible into a practical, applied world-view. Qualifications also include exemplary English oral and written communication skills, strong interest and capabilities in multi-community relations, successful experience in Christian faculty development, and aptitude in school advancement and fund raising.

HOPAC expects the Director to be supported spiritually through a mission organization or home church. The school will provide a compensation package tailored to the needs of the Director candidate. The compensation package could include living and housing allowances, annual airfare, medical insurance and a significant contribution towards the purchase of a vehicle for local transport as well as tuition-free spots for the candidate's children.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: Compensation package includes housing allowance, living allowance, annual airfare to home country, health insurance and significant contribution towards purchase of in-country transport.

Experience Required: yes

At least 2 years of school leadership experience preferably in a multi-cultural setting.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Tanzania Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Haven of Peace Academy's Mission Statement: Our mission at Haven of Peace Academy is to provide an excellent, Christ-centered, English medium education that meets western academic standards and equips students to live out a biblical worldview in all areas of life to the glory of God.

Year Founded: 1994