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1 - Admission and Marketing Officer (Tentative)

American International School of Conakry, Guinea

Admission and Marketing Officer (Tentative)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for maintaining student records. Process students’ enrollment, transfers, and withdrawals from school.

• Provides an approachable and welcoming response service to enquiries concerning students’ admissions.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective students, parents, and community partners.

• Monitor and analyze marketing efforts to ensure effective outreach and increase enrollment.

• Facilitates the enrollment process for new students, including verifying documentation, collecting necessary forms, providing information about school policies, procedures, academic requirements and requesting transcripts and records from other schools

• Processes requests for student transcripts, including preparing official transcripts for college applications

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date student records, including personal information, and attendance records to align with Middle States Association (MSA) accreditation standards

• Organizes tours and visits for prospective parents

• Ensures compliance with privacy laws and confidentiality regulations in handling student information  

• Verifies and document student grades, course completion, and other academic information accurately 

• Generates attendance reports and communicates with parents or guardians regarding student absences

• Stays informed about changes in education policies and regulations, ensuring that the school’s record keeping practices comply with legal requirements

• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director and the Associate Director

Requirements:

• ·Possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as education, business, or administration

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a related position is required

• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.  Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a diverse variety of people and groups. 

• Bilingual (English & French) 

• Knowledge of computer network operations, data entry and retrieval using technology, and knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs: Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, or other comparable or similar software.

• Ability to work independently, demonstrates initiative, prioritizes tasks, and performs assignments as directed with accuracy, attention to detail, and within established time frames.  Ability to organize and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and initiative in dealing with students, parents, school staff, and the public.

• Possess and demonstrate high ethical standards, accountability, and integrity and ensure compliance with local school student record standards.

• Ability to be punctual and maintain regular attendance.

Child Protection Responsibilities

All staff at AISC are required to report any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. If a staff member has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered or is at significant risk of suffering abuse or neglect, they must immediately report it to the Deputy Director.

Application Process

Please submit the following documents to Mr. Minkael CISSE, HR Officer at exec@aisconakry.org by Friday, March 28, 2025, COB:

• A letter of application

• A completed AISC Job-Application Form and signed Statement of Suitability 

• A CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications

Be sure to include any relevant past experience and relevant coursework related to this position. 

2 - Social Studies Teacher, Grades 6-8 (2025-2026)

American International School of Conakry, Guinea

Social Studies Teacher, Grades 6-8 (2025-2026)

Selection Criteria: 

● U.S. or International Teaching License in Social Studies, preferred. 

● Degree or coursework in Social Studies or History. 

● Full-time Social Studies or History teaching experience. 

● Knowledge of AERO Standards in Social Studies. 

● Fluency in written and spoken English required.  

● Fluency in French language preferred. 

● Previous experience living in West Africa preferred. 

● Flexibility and sense of humor are a must. 

Demonstrated ability to… 

● showcase social studies projects throughout the school. 

● work cooperatively with staff and develop rapport with students. 

● teach social studies to grades 6-8. 

● communicate effectively orally and in writing. 

● align Social Studies units of study. 

● plan special school-wide projects and events. 

● seek and develop partnerships with outside agencies/resources to enhance the authenticity of the social  studies curriculum. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

● Maintain up-to-date lesson plans through the year. 

● Teach social studies – particularly applied learning activities -- to students in grades 6-8. 

● Focus efforts on project-based learning with rubrics for grades 6-8. 

● Invite and coordinate visits by special speakers and visitors. 

● Deliver lessons daily incorporating Learning Targets, Essential Questions and Success Criteria. 

● Maintain an assessment and grading system based on the AERO Standards and housed in the Google  Classroom online system. 

● Submit grades and comments on Progress Reports quarterly and on Report Cards at the end  of each semester. 

● Take an active leadership role in school-wide Curriculum Mapping in Social Studies. 

● Order and maintain inventory of Social Studies materials, equipment and books. 

● Maintain class discipline, follow-up, feedback and documentation. 

● Make parental contacts. 

● Take part in Back-to-School Night event and two  Parent-Teacher Conferences. 

● Monitor and annotate student notebooks, folders, and portfolios. 

● Develop and utilize rubrics. 

  ● Contribute to and update the school's Monthly Unit Plans. 

● Take an active role in weekly professional development sessions. 

● Attend training on social studies instruction, if available. 

● Conduct Parent Workshop on Social Studies learning targets outside of school hours. 

● Lead a club of one's interest for students. 

● Take part in planning, leading, and participating in day or overnight field trips with colleagues. 

● Perform other duties as directed by the Director. 

Child Protection Responsibilities

All staff at AISC are required to report any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. If a staff member has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered or is at significant risk of suffering abuse or neglect, they must immediately report it to the Deputy Director.

Application Process

Please submit the following documents to Mr. Minkael CISSE, HR Officer at exec@aisconakry.org by Friday, April 18, 2025, COB:

• A letter of application

• A completed AISC Job-Application Form and signed Statement of Suitability 

• A CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications

Be sure to include any relevant past experience and relevant coursework related to this position.

3 - Primary School Teacher Position (2025-2026)