P1 Teacher - Suswa, Narok at Kenya Children's Homes (KCH)

Job Description

Reporting to: Centre Manager

Duty station: Suswa-Narok County

Availability: January 2018

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans, while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities and be able to use relevant technology to support instruction Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Measure and evaluate individual student’s overall and holistic performance and development Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and other assignments
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage overall student behavior and discipline in and out of class by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, in accordance with established disciplinary systems of the school Participate in extracurricular activities such as social, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• Participate in departmental, staff and parent meetings Attend scheduled teacher training sessions and participate actively
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff and management Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Job Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Primary Teacher Education (P1) from a recognized college
• At least 1 year teaching experience at ECD or primary school levels respectively
• Willing to work under high pressure and for flexible hours
• Must demonstrate passion for teaching and children
• Extra training beyond P1 level an added advantage

Desirable attributes

• Talented in co-curricular activities.
• Portrays leadership skills and is a team player and good in interpersonal skill.
• Energetic, flexible and open minded.
• Teachable, self-motivated with self-confidence
• Have a desire to face challenges and grow in new ways.
• Excellence in communication with good command of English language.