Teach for Africa International Fellow

🌍 Teach for Africa Fellowship Program

Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and Douala, Cameroon
Start Date: Rolling (Next Cohort: September 2025)
Duration: 1-2 Years
Job Type: Fellowship, Full-Time (Virtual Options Available)
Compensation: Competitive local stipend + housing assistance + flight reimbursement (2-year commitment)

🔹 About ACE Leadership Schools

ACE Leadership Schools is a network of African-centered international schools committed to academic excellence, cultural pride, and leadership development. Through the Teach for Africa (TFA) Fellowship, we invite passionate change-makers from across the diaspora to join us in transforming education across Africa.

🔹 What You’ll Do

As a TFA Fellow, you’ll contribute to a dynamic, mission-driven team while gaining unmatched international experience. Key responsibilities include:

• Teach & Mentor students using culturally grounded curricula
  
   
• Plan & Deliver creative, engaging lessons (primary or secondary)
  
   
• Assess Student Progress and maintain academic records
  
   
• Collaborate with faculty on school initiatives and extracurriculars
  
   
• Participate in Cultural Immersion activities, seminars, and excursions
  
   
• Contribute to School Administration, including parent communication and record-keeping
  
   
• Engage in Monthly Professional Development and teacher training
  
   
• Support Community Outreach and school development efforts
  
   

🔹 Who We’re Looking For

We welcome candidates from all academic backgrounds. We are especially excited to hear from those passionate about education, Africa, and global development.

✅ Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (all majors accepted; STEM, English, African Studies preferred)
  
   
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
   
• Deep interest in African history, culture, and education reform
  
   
• Willingness to relocate and adapt to a new cultural and professional environment
  
   
• Intention to pursue graduate studies, leadership roles, or entrepreneurship post-fellowship
  
   
• Must begin International Teacher’s Training Institute certification upon contract signing
  
   

🔧 Preferred Skills:

• Leadership or mentorship experience
  
   
• Cross-cultural communication
  
   
• Flexibility and resilience
  
   
• Initiative and collaboration
  
   
• Experience working with youth (formal or informal)
  
   

🔹 What You’ll Gain

• Cross-cultural, international teaching experience
  
   
• Professional certifications and leadership opportunities
  
   
• Deepened connection to Africa and the global Black community
  
   
• Exposure to a global Pan-African educator network
  
   
• Personal growth, purpose-driven work, and lifelong impact
  
   

🔹 Next Steps

1. Submit your application via Handshake
   
    
2. Selected candidates will be invited to a screening call
   
    
3. Interviews and teaching demo (if applicable)
   
    
4. Reference check and offer letter
   
    
5. Pre-departure training, visa support, and onboarding
   
    

📩 Questions? Contact us at: admin@alsbonaberi.org or admin@aaa-bf.org 
🌐 Learn more: https://alsbonaberi.org/ and https://aaa-bf.org/en/ 
🛫 “Teach for Africa – Where Legacy Meets Leadership.”