Lincoln Community School is an independent, co-educational school that provides educational services for students from pre-school through Grade 12. LCS was founded in 1968. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council of International Schools. It is an IB World School with authorization to use all three IB programs.
The school has 582 students that represent 54 nationalities. There are 68 full-time teachers in the school that represent 18 countries.
Mission
The school’s mission is to be a model American international school that inspires students to develop their academic and personal potential and become responsible citizens.
Facilities
LCS is located in Accra. Among the facilities are 2 libraries, modern science labs, computer labs, sports fields, a multipurpose gym, a communications center, a visual and performing arts center and a semi-Olympic size pool.
Curriculum
The school has an inquiry-based program using the IB as the framework. Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies and Science are the core courses, with the usual specials. High School students may receive the LCS Diploma or the IB Diploma. Both are recognized in the United States and around the world.
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The school offers over 80 different activities for students including the National Honor Society, Roots and Shoots, Habitat for Humanity, ceramics, karate, basketball, French, badminton, swimming and much more. In addition to the extracurricular activities, LCS has a competitive athletic program for older students who can play against other schools in the West African International Schools Activity League. These sports include soccer, basketball, volleyball, and swimming.
Technology
The school has several computer labs. IT is offered as a stand-alone subject and is integrated throughout the curriculum.
Professional Development
As is expected from an IB World School, LCS is committed to professional development. They claim to be one of the best resourced international schools in the world for PD, committing over 2% of the school’s budget to PD. They offer a variety of programs based on individual and school needs.
Employment
The school is looking for committed, passionate and qualified teachers who can work in a collaborative environment. Teachers have a set of five standards for self-evaluation. These include effective planning, creating a purposeful classroom, using differentiated instruction, being accountable for student learning and being committed to professional responsibilities. Information on salaries and benefits is not available other than the mention of furnished housing and utilities.
Vacancies are listed online. Interested teachers can send a cover letter and a CV to the Human Resources Manager at hrmanager@lincoln.edu.gh.
About Accra
Accra is the capital of Ghana. It has a population of close to four million. The city is the cultural center of the country, as well as the center of tourism. During its history, Accra has had Dutch, British, Danish, Swedish, French and Portuguese forts to facilitate their work in the slave trade.
Ghana has a tropical savanna climate with two rainy seasons: May to July, and mid-August to October. The temperature remains fairly even at around 27 degrees Celsius. Humidity tends to be high, especially during the cool season. Malaria is prevalent in Accra and new teachers will need to take precautions. The school website has advice on this issue.
Accra has a variety of activities for tourists and resident expats including clubs, restaurants and museums. The city has the National Museum, the National Cultural Centre, and the Du Bois Centre.
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