Job Description

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Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Substitute Teachers to teach in our Athi River Primary Campus.  This is a temporary role opening (2- 4 weeks teacher coverage) where applications will be reviewed on a rolling/ continuous basis. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic teachers to play a role in delivering an enquiry-based learning approach and to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the role include: 

• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.


• Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans.


• Teach and deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based lessons that align with the Kenya curriculum requirements.


• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited and interested in their academic excellence.  


• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.


• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.


• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.


• Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.


• Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders and parents.


• Monitor and keep records/ reports of the children’s progress and development.


• Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests.


• Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.


• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.


• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.


• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.


• Assist in bus loading and unloading.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and relevant Degree in Education/  P1 Diploma/ Certificate


• 2+ years of teaching experience.


• You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student


• You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning


• You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach


• You are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom


• You are able to work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other Resident teachers and Deans.


• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.


• You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity well.


• You are excited about our organizational culture and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

How to Apply

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