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  • Posted: Jan 31, 2019
    Deadline: Feb 14, 2019
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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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    Head Teacher

    To be responsible for maintaining a high quality of education in line with SHOFCO’s vision, mission and guiding principles; and the overall coordination of the school curriculum, activities and operations to ensure that the school runs efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis.

    Responsibilities

    • Ensure that the programs of the school are consistent with the vision, mission, and guiding principles of SHOFCO schools.
    • Coach, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the whole faculty.
    • Oversee proper implementation of SHOFCO Curriculum using recommended teaching methodologies.
    • Ability to offer teacher training on curriculum design, implementation and evaluation.
    • Develop a long-range in-service plan for the faculty in collaboration with the Education Management team.
    • Collect, analyse, share and interpret internal and external school assessment data and ensure the data is used strategically to improve student academic performance.
    • Oversee planning, execution and analysis of intervention programs targeted at needs of diverse academic subgroups.
    • Develop and administer the general school routine, and coordinate all activities within the school.
    • Manage the school budget, supply acquisition, HR efforts and administrative duties; and ensure efficient usage of school resources.
    • Identify intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs affecting student’s success in school in collaboration with teachers, students, parents and social worker.
    • Maintain effective communication to keep staff, students and parents properly informed.
    • Encourage and initiate continuous improvement in curriculum and teaching methods.
    • Maintain an educational philosophy and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participatory attitude on the part of all teachers and students.
    • In charge of boarding section of the school.
    • Manage and develop external partnerships and represent the school in interactions with government officials.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor Degree in Education or any related field
    • P1, Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education
    • Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission
    • 5 Years’ Experience and training in student centred approach to education that encourages exploration, inquiry, problem-solving and real world thinking skills
    • 4 Years’ Experience in school administration

    Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

    • Proven communication and influencing skills
    • Organization management
    • Proven ability to coach, motivate and build strong relationships
    • Strategic thinking
    • Adaptability and decisiveness
    • Honesty and integrity
    • Initiative and enthusiasm
    • Openness and sound judgement
    • Computer literacy
    • Analytical skills
    • Leadership skills
    • Firm and objective

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants should send their applications together with a cover letter and CV to jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org or drop their hard copies at our Head Office in Kibera, Gatwekera on or before 14th February 2019. Please state your current and Expected Gross salary in the Cover Letter. Applications without this information will not be considered.

    DO NOT ATTACH TESTIMONIALS at this point.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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