ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Child Protection & Safeguarding: Set and uphold behavioral expectations in the classroom, managing student behavior using positive discipline strategies. Create a culture where students come to you as the trusted adult.
• Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment, in line with the our client Strategy
• Design effective lesson plans and projects that meet learning objectives, are aligned to curriculum standards, and follow our clients approach
• Deliver engaging instruction using a variety of visual/audio strategies to facilitate learning, accommodating the diverse needs of learners and different learning styles
• Develop teaching aids and learning materials to meet the learning styles and interests of learners
• Develop, administer, and grade assessments aimed at measuring learning progress
• Make appropriate use of assessment data, providing feedback and making adjustments for improvement in teaching and learning
• Maintain accurate records of students' attendance, behavior, performance, and records of critical incidents
• Support students to explore career pathways, to discover and nurture their talents, and to learn about learning opportunities
• Plan and execute learning in-class and outdoor activities. Support school events and co-curricular activities
• Regularly communicate with parents and caregivers through the established communication channels, proactively engaging parental participation in learning
• Observe and understand students’ behavior and report noted incidents of violence, neglect, or any form of child abuse.
• Collaborate and maintain positive relationships with parents, students, and other school stakeholders
• Continuously develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge through self-directed learning and our professional development activities

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibility for management and supervision of daily duties, including but not limited to supervision of assemblies, school meals, student arrivals, and student release.
• Participate in our client school network activities, modeling our client practices practices, and learning from network schools
• Contribute to special projects at and participate in working committees
• Collaborate with the social work team in providing individualised support to students
• Advance the mission of our client by participating in activities and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding, and promoting our mission and vision

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 5+ Years of experience for a Kenyan organization in a child-centric CBO, NGO, or School environment, teaching:
• A holder of a Bachelor's of Education- Kiswahili, History / CRE
• MUST be TSC Registered
• Reliable, excellent work ethic, and time management
• Strong classroom management skills
• Strong subject expertise in at least three learning areas
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of the CBC delivery approach and other best teaching practices