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  • Posted: Dec 6, 2017
    Deadline: Dec 11, 2017
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    Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is a non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya and New York, NY that combats urban poverty and gender inequity in the slums of Nairobi. Kennedy Odede, who grew up in the Kibera slum, founded SHOFCO in 2004 with a focus on youth and gender empowerment. SHOFCO has four initiative areas: education, health, economic an...
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    Music Teacher

    Grade: 2.3 Section:
    Essential Services Department: Girls Learning & Education
    Location / Work station: Mathare
    Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 7.30 AM – 4.30PM

    To be responsible for creating a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favourable to learning and personal growth; this is aimed at ultimately developing a generation of strong, ethical, community centred female leaders of tomorrow.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Teach both theory and practical music to students.
    • Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
    • Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
    • Create and use variety of instruction strategies,
    • Translate lesson plans into learning experiences.
    • Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
    • Evaluate students’ academic and social growth.
    • Prepare progress reports and keep records.
    • Communicate with parents on students’ progress.
    • Interpret the school program.
    • Coordinate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
    • Create an effective environment for learning.
    • Select and requisition books and instructional aids.
    • Maintain required inventory records.
    • Supervise students in and out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
    • Administer group standardized tests in accordance with school and national testing program.
    • Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
    • Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Education with music Major or P1 with strong music teaching experience
    • Any music professional experience e.g ABRSM Other requirements (unique/job specific)
    • At least three years of music teaching experience
    • Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers
    • Should have composed and presented music items up to National level

    Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

    • Articulating information
    • Adopting practical approaches
    • Providing insights
    • Taking action
    • Establishing rapport
    • Valuing individuals
    • Inviting feedback
    • Understanding people

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Manager, jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries. Applications without this information will not be considered. DO NOT ATTACH TESTIMONIALS at this point. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. Applications should reach us no later than 11th December 2017.

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