Teachers & Employment
Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) is a vibrant and innovative learning community which welcomes applications from qualified Bahamian and international educators.
We value our community’s commitment to building strong relationships with our students, colleagues and parents. We search globally for the best educators to join LCIS. We employ approximately 50 teachers and 90 total staff across our Early Learning Centre, Elementary, Middle and High Schools. With over 900 applications received per year, LCIS is able to selectively hire staff from a pool of the best education professionals in the world.
“I am so excited about the many developments happening at our school right now. I work with a talented group of teachers who have expertise in so many areas. My students are awesome and I am excited to have my own child benefit from this experience as an LCIS student. By far, this has been my most challenging and rewarding teaching experience. I could not imagine teaching anywhere else on the island.”
Requirements
All staff have:
A commitment to LCIS’ mission, vision, guiding statements and professional values
A commitment to personal and professional growth
An above-average proficiency with cutting-edge technology
Experience working with diverse groups or living abroad
Ability to support co-curricular activities in arts, athletics, STEAM, community service or cultural programmes
A willingness to model responsible stewardship of our environmental, material and cultural resources
Undergone relevant/rigorous national/international background checks to fulfill our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children
All teaching faculty have:
Full proficiency in the English language
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university or college
A professional teaching credential or equivalent
At least three years experience in a comparable setting
Proficiency designing learning opportunities and assessments that balance subject standards and inquiry
Experience with the teaching and learning methodology employed by the IB
To be a competitive applicant, candidates should have:
An advanced degree in education or related field
More than 10 years experience in education
IB training
Experience as an IB trainer or curriculum editor
Proficiency with a second language
Reasons to Work at LCIS
Comprehensive Orientation
Once you become an LCIS staff member, we have in place a comprehensive orientation program which allows new faculty to effectively navigate the challenges that come with moving to a new school, whether it is down the road or across the globe. Support and consultation is provided at every step of the process.
Professional Development
Staff receive a valuable compensation package that can include medical, vision and dental benefits; retirement plans; housing; relocation assistance; stipends for leadership roles and education benefits for children.
Benefits
LCIS invests significantly in the professional development of staff, which is one of the reasons many people choose to work at our school. Teachers are also encouraged to expand their horizons by presenting at international conferences, supporting student teachers, continuing their education and working for the IB.
“At LCIS, my wife and I are able to find a great balance between work and our social life, with a multitude of activities always available on this gorgeous island. Working with other IB educators allows us to further our teaching pedagogy in a community that is willing to inquire into current best teaching practices.”
$100K
Spent on Professional Development Annually
42
Staff Members with Children at the School
39
Average Age of Faculty
100
Total Staff