Experienced teachers needed to serve and teach at an international Christian school
Haven of Peace Academy
Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) is a faith-based educational institution owned and operated by Haven of Peace Trust. HOPAC was founded in 1994 for children of missionaries and has evolved into a Christian international school with a diverse student population that includes children of missionaries and full-time Christian service workers, children of expats working in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and children of Tanzanians working in the non-profit, for-profit, and public sectors.
The school is located in Kunduchi at the junction of Salasala Road and Bagamoyo Road in Kinondoni Municipal in Dar es Salaam and is currently inviting applications for vacancies of competent, experienced and qualified teachers and school personnel.
Open position for the school year 2026/2027 starting August 2026
Teaching position
Primary (Elementary)
- English as a second Language (ESL Teacher)
Job summary
The ESL Teacher will create a supportive, Christ-centered learning environment that helps English Language Learners develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills across Kindergarten to Grade 12.
The role includes:
- Planning differentiated instruction
- Assessing and monitoring student progress
- Collaborating with classroom teachers
- Maintaining an organized and engaging classroom
- Integrating technology to support learning
- Communicating effectively with parents and school leadership
The successful candidate will actively support the school’s evangelical Christian ethos and participate in staff meetings, prayer times, and professional development activities.
Ideal candidates for all positions will be self-motivated, team players, adaptable, and willing to learn with experience working in multicultural, international settings, and fluent in English.
HOPAC follows the Cambridge curriculum and is an ACSI/MSA accredited school.
Required qualifications and experience for ESL Teacher
- A committed evangelical Christian who models Christ-centered living.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, TESOL, Linguistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience, preferably with English Language Learners.
- Training or certification in ESL/EAL/TESOL (preferred).
- Strong understanding of language acquisition and differentiated instruction strategies.
- Basic proficiency in word processing and educational technology.
Application instructions
If you are confident that you match the above criteria, please send your Application letter and CV only through nics.org to arrive on/or before 22nd May 2026.
NOTE: Applications sent to personnel@hopac.sc.tz will not be considered.
