Rising Teacher

The context: 

Across the developing world, more children than ever are in school – but they are not learning. A recent study estimated that less than 1% of school children in Sub-Saharan Africa attend a school where the teaching meets basic standards of quality. At Rising Academies, we’re changing that, and we want your help. Our mission is to create the best schools and the most powerful teaching and learning tools for the people that need it most. We’re one of the fastest-growing quality-focused education companies in Africa, and a Certified B Corp®. 

About Rising Academies: 

We own and operate our own great value private schools, partner with governments to improve the quality of public school systems, and use our content and technology to help other education providers. Founded in Sierra Leone in 2014, we provided emergency education to children kept out of school by the Ebola Epidemic before opening our first school in April 2015. Today, we serve more than 250,000 students across more than 1000 schools in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana and now Rwanda.

And we get results: independent studies show Rising students make more than twice the progress of their peers in comparable schools. In June 2024, one of our private schools in Sierra Leone - Rising Academy Waterloo - was shortlisted in the Top 10 for the World's Best School Prizes in the Overcoming Adversity category. Sierra Leone's Minister for Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Hon. Mr. Conrad Sackey, helped announce this honor.

At Rising, we keep the safety and well-being of our students at the heart of what we do. All Rising employees are expected to abide by the Child Protection Policy, and to share in our commitment to meeting the highest standards of safeguarding excellence and protecting children from harm. 

About our Ghana Private Schools network:

At Rising, we’re redefining possibilities for low-cost private education in Africa. Here in Ghana, our work began when we acquired the inspiring Omega School Network in 2020. We currently operate 12 low-fee private schools that are in an exciting phase of a transformation process – equipped with advanced teaching and learning methods, great curriculum, intensive teacher coaching and actionable data to help teachers and school leaders bring quality to every classroom. 

We believe teaching at Rising Academies presents a unique and exciting opportunity for educators to make a direct and meaningful impact on children’s lives from day one. And beyond the classroom, we offer a structured environment backed by the resources and systems of an international education organization, designed to support your professional growth and leadership development as a teacher.

About the role:

It’s an exciting time for the team at Rising. We are looking for driven, committed and passionate teachers ready to drive forward our mission to create the best schools and deliver transformational teaching and learning experiences for every student. As a Rising Teacher, you’ll collaborate closely with your School Leader and the School Improvement team to use learning and assessment data to continuously deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons that spark curiosity and foster measurable learning gains for students. You’ll create safe and respectful classrooms where students feel empowered, and execute Positive Behaviors for Learning (PB4L) techniques at all times. Our structured support—grounded in the Rising Institute training, robust lesson guidelines, and continuous Communities of Practice; ensures our teachers are set up to thrive and grow. 

The Rising Teacher will:

• Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons that adhere to Rising’s Lesson guidelines and incorporate real-life connections to deepen student understanding.
• Analyze student assessment data termly to identify learning gaps, adjust instructional plans, and track progress through our teacher analysis sheets.
• Implement our Positive Behaviors for Learning (PB4L) routines daily in the classroom and address any disciplinary issues constructively with child safeguarding in mind.
• Establish clear classroom expectations, reinforce our 4Hs (Happy, Hardworking, Helpful, Honest), and celebrate student successes.
• Provide timely, in-depth feedback by grading assignments and checking homework weekly to support student growth.
• Actively participate in all training sessions and weekly Communities of Practice, sharing reflections and integrating observation feedback into your practice.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment results, and student progress updates in School Vitals/Bambai dashboards.
• Foster open and effective communication with parents or guardians to keep them informed about their child's progress, goals, and challenges.

Location and reporting:

This is a full-time on-site position. The Rising Teacher will report directly to the School Leader in your assigned school.

You will be placed in one of our 12 transformational schools. Kindly click here to see detailed locations of our Ghana private schools on the map.

Application Deadline (Important):

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by our talent team and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We encourage interested and qualified teachers to apply immediately. Kindly apply with your cover letter and CV. Ensure to complete the entire application before submitting them.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience, ideally in primary or lower-secondary settings.
• Solid understanding of curriculum planning, formative assessment, and behavior management strategies.
• Familiarity with data-driven instructional models or willingness to learn our School Vitals/Bambai systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education/Teaching is preferred. However, we welcome applicants with a degree in any discipline who demonstrate a strong passion for teaching and education. 
• Well-organized and committed to student learning and development.
• Creative, Energetic, Strong moral values and discipline
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection and CPR

About You:

• You believe in every child’s potential and tailor your approach to support diverse learners.
• You deliver results by setting ambitious goals, focusing on what’s in your control, and using data and evidence to drive progress.
• You take full ownership of your work, hold yourself and others accountable, and celebrate successes along the way.
• You collaborate effectively, building trust, reducing friction, and influencing others to achieve shared goals.
• You build rapport with students, families, and colleagues through clarity and empathy.
• You are open to feedback, eager to learn, and constantly refine your practice to improve outcomes.
• You adjust lessons on the fly to meet student needs and classroom dynamics.
• You thrive in fast-changing environments, adapt quickly, and have the highest level of integrity and sound reasoning.
• You are comfortable working with technology and using collaborative tools to drive progress.
• You are passionate about delivering excellent education for every child, no matter their background.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. We regularly benchmark our compensation against comparable businesses, social ventures and non-profits. Rising’s goal is to be transparent about salaries at all levels of the organisation and have a standard, global pay scale for all positions that is non-negotiable. 
• Continuous Development and Growth: Rising is a Certified B Corp and twice named in its “Best for the World” list. We are committed to continuous development, which is grounded in our values and a vital part of how we bring the ‘Rising Way’ to life. We provide a nurturing environment where our staff are supported with the right ongoing conversations with their managers, among teams and as an organization, to support their career growth and help us reach our goals. 
• Training: We offer exceptional instructional leadership and international best-practice frameworks through our Rising Institute. Over 10,000 teachers have advanced their careers and skills with Rising's intensive training and coaching support and now you have the opportunity to benefit from this best in class experience too.
• Impact: Our students achieve learning gains 2.4 times faster than their peers in comparable schools, positioning our impact in the top 10% of global education interventions. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to this proven success.

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Rising is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, national origin, family or parental status, veteran or disability status.

Rising is committed to creating a culture within the organisation, and its schools, that recognises the importance of safeguarding children and prioritising their rights and needs. We strive to uphold international safeguarding standards, and keep the safety and well-being of our students at the heart of what we do. All Rising employees are expected to abide by the Child Protection Policy, and to have the same level of commitment to protect children from harm. Safeguarding questions are part of every interview process and all Rising employees undergo reference checks before joining the organisation.