Roles and Responsibilities

• To take the lead in the implementation of the NRC's alternative education programs at the school level.


• To conduct on-the-job teacher training and mentoring of inexperienced teachers. The teacher should be able to efficiently identify training gaps, complement, and assist the teachers during the lesson.


• Adhere to and promote NRC's Child Safeguarding policy in your interaction with children under your care.


• Conduct teaching in a manner that promotes the social and emotional well-being of learners. Promote the use of NRC’s Better Learning Program (BLP) in the classroom.


• Teach all subjects to primary learners (normally slightly over-age) on alternative education programs (accelerated, catch-up) at the primary level with the aim of returning them to formal school to take the KCPE examination.


• To serve as a model and mentor for inexperienced teacher colleagues.


• To provide on-the-job training, mentor, and supervise new/inexperienced teachers.


• Take the lead in guiding the teaching team on the lesson content while referring to the curricular provided.


• Document the day-to-day progress that is to be used for the improvement of the program.


• Deliver lessons and organize learning activity sessions in the subject of specialization.


• Together with the Education Officer, prepare the scheme of work and required lesson plans.


• Keep records of students' attendance, progress, and assessment.


• Prepare and administer continuous assessment tests and internal examinations to assess learners' progress and knowledge assimilation


• Together the senior AEP teachers submit evaluations, attendance sheets, and monthly reports to the Head Teacher and Education Officer.


• Ensure availability of all the necessary teaching aids and materials in liaison with the Education Officer.  


• Remain up to date on pedagogical methods and ensure a child-friendly environment where each child's needs are identified and addressed.


• Monitor and support each learner and inform students of their progress.


• Maintain good communications with parents concerning the progress of their children.


• Maintain positive relationships with UN/NGO partners, community, leaders, parents, and children. Promote the uptake of AEP for eligible learners

Qualifications

• Be a Kenya citizen


• Have at least five years of teaching experience in Primary School


• Being a registered teacher with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) must attach a copy of a valid registration certificate.


• Hold P1 Certificate/Education or recognized two-year Diploma in two of the following subjects: English, Kiswahili, Somali, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, or Islamic or Christian Religious Education.  


• High level of personal integrity, cultural awareness & sensitivity, and empathy for children.


• High standard of English methodology including oral skills and teaching English to speakers of other languages. Knowledge of Ng’aturkan is an added advantage.

Personal qualities

• Experience in Mentoring.


• Having simple individual counseling and conflict resolution skills


• Keen in ensuring accuracy and precision in all his/her works with attention to detail.


• Goal-oriented, with the ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision.


• Ability to work and live in a generally insecure and harsh environment


• Excellent communication skills, flexible, readily adaptable to new challenges and approaches.


• Knowledge and experience of special needs education and practice are a plus factor.


• Clear vision and creativity


• Flexibility, reliability, and team spirit


• Ability to work long hours and in challenging situations