The Organization:

Kigali International Community School (KICS) is a missional, Christ-Centered, U.S.-accredited, non-profit school that offers children of all nationalities and religions an education similar to that offered by schools in the U.S. We are a fully accredited member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). We are endorsed by the Rwandan Ministry of Education as a sound educational institution. KICS is also a full member of the Council for Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA), currently the first and only school to achieve this outside the US.

The school is a college preparatory day school offering classes for students from preschool through high school. KICS opened with its first class on September 14, 2006. Today, KICS has more than 320 students from over 25 nations. The student body includes expatriate and national families living and working in Kigali in various industries. Many families work with embassies, NGOs, mission agencies, churches, and private businesses.

KICS’ vision is to impact the world for Christ by preparing servant leaders who choose character before career, wisdom beyond scholarship, service above self, and a lifestyle of participation over apathy.

Located in Rwanda, a country that has set clear and challenging goals for its future development and is growing in its influence across the region, KICS is positioned to play an increasingly important role in supporting these aspirations through nurturing the servant leaders required to make this a reality.

The Position:

Building upon the solid foundation and good work underway at KICS, the new Head of School will have the opportunity to provide strong visionary, spiritual, and strategic leadership, by articulating the school’s guiding principles, promoting its vision and value proposition, and by inspiring, encouraging, and caring for the students, faculty, staff, families, and friends that encompass the entire KICS community.

The Head of School is responsible for overseeing the operations of the school and providing spiritual, educational, and administrative leadership to the school. It is the job of the Head of School to inspire, lead, and direct all phases of the school’s operations, programs, budget,

personnel, and environment in accordance with the direction and policies established by the KICS Board. 

In addition, the Head of School is entrusted with maintaining and encouraging the school’s Christian ethos through spiritual leadership of the school. The Head of School will continue the required momentum to achieve the full possibilities of the new “Vision for the Future” Campus and strengthen the school community’s appreciation and understanding of the KICS Way. This leader will nurture and perpetuate KICS’ intentional culture, steward the school and its resources with integrity, and consider the priorities of the school when faced with difficult decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Work broadly with the school leadership to curate and craft the vision for KICS’ future and communicate the vision in a manner that energizes all of the KICS community toward the accomplishment of that vision
• Be the chief advocate and leader of KICS’ mission and continue to raise the profile of the school locally, regionally, and internationally
• Communicate regularly and clearly to the entire school so that the KICS community understands and aligns with the vision for KICS, speaking the truth plainly and clearly in a manner that is Christ-like and biblically sound
• Serve as a compelling spokesperson for KICS to develop trust with both internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as the school’s chief fundraiser, working closely with the Board and Development Director to build relationships with donors, share the vision for the future of the school, and significantly increase the financial resources of the school
• Attract and retain top talent to the school and continue to develop a strong and cohesive leadership team
• Be a consistent presence at school events and activities
• Encourage accountability and participate in, as appropriate, professional development opportunities
• Promote and sustain efforts to attract and retain a qualified and diverse faculty, staff, and student body

Qualities:

• A person of wisdom who values and will lead in the development and delivery of a high-quality Christian education aimed at preparing students to live lives of Christian character and academic excellence
• A person who loves people and has a genuine love for Jesus and the world
• A professional and spiritual leader who can support, encourage, unite, inspire, and lead staff and students with God’s agenda
• A person of grace, mercy and truth who can be the face of KICS that inspires confidence and displays and models Christian character in all things
• A servant and team player committed to upholding the mission and vision of KICS
• A self-motivated person who values and will fully invest in the educational priorities and expectations of KICS
• A spirit-led person who demonstrates an educational aptitude and strength that enables the formation and maintenance of a professional team

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Masters in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Christian Education or equivalent
• At least 3-5 years prior relevant educational leadership experience
• Practicing, born-again Christian who is an active member of a local church
• Commit fully to the KICS Statement of Faith
• ACSI Administrator certification or ability to attain within first year

Preferred Qualifications:

• School administrator licensure from governmental agency operating within applicant’s home country
• At least 3-5 years primary or secondary teaching experience
• Relevant Doctorate level qualification
• Experience living and/or serving in a multicultural educational setting or non home country

Salary & Benefits:

• Comprehensive compensation package