Kindergarten Teacher Vacancies in Nairobi Kenya

Scope of Responsibilities:

The teacher’s primary responsibility is to ensure the success of each student as detailed in the ISK Mission, Vision and Student Aims.

Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the four core subjects: literacy, mathematics, social studies and science, as well as general instruction and management in a homeroom classroom.

Additionally the teacher will be expected to participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees; fulfil supervision duties as assigned, including some evening and weekend events; and supervise/coach one co-curricular activity throughout the year.

All teachers are expected to contribute to the co-curricular program.

Specific Responsibilities:

Working as a collaborative member of a grade level team.

Implementing a program of study that adheres to the elementary school curriculum as adopted by the Board of Directors.

Collaborating with colleagues in bringing the ISK Educational Aims to life.

Differentiating instruction to address preferred learning styles of various students in class.

Integrating technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery. Understanding and conducting ongoing assessment of student progress and reflect on instructional techniques accordingly.

Be available to assist students outside of class time and differentiate instruction based on student need.

Communicating regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences.

Attending relevant departmental, divisional and K-12 professional meetings as necessary.

Participating on faculty committees and curriculum development programs as required.

Promoting a positive learning environment.

Assuming responsibility for meaningful professional growth.

Participating in and supervising an intercultural trip (2-4 days).

Sponsoring a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity.

Performing other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Principal.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject(s)

Student-centered and nurturing personality

Commitment to collaborative planning

Teacher certification from an accredited university/college  Minimum 2 years relevant teaching experience

Proficiency with educational technology

Fluent English speaker with excellent writing skills

Flexibility and creativity
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:

Master’s Degree

Teaching experience in a multi-cultural setting

Experience with the Understanding by Design curriculum model (inquiry-based approach to learning)

Experience with Everyday Mathematics

Experience in a Balanced Literacy program (including Writer’s Workshop, Guided Reading, and Reader’s Workshop, running records…)

Experience with student-led conferences

Experience with interactive technology (e.g. SmartBoard) preferred

Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary instruction

Demonstrated success with constructivist teaching methods

Experience in data analysis and goal setting to improve learning
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