Art and Design Teacher at Kitengela International School

Job Summary

The overall purpose of this job is to provide students with a safe and inclusive learning environment by designing and implementing appropriate learning instructions and activities that align with the curriculum and manage overall student discipline.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of schemes of work and lesson plans for the section;
• Ensure smooth/seamless change-over from one activity/lesson to the next during class time;
• Develop and carry our assessment of the learners based on the content – both summative and formative in line with the term syllabus;
• Set exams, ensure they have been reviewed by the section lead, administer the same, mark and upload results into the system;
• Responsible for safeguarding the well-being of the learners both physically and emotionally;
• Escalate matters that are contrary to the expected learner behavior to the relevant office;
• Counsel and guide the learners as and when needed and escalate when higher interventions are required;
• Provide spiritual guidance to the learners according to the various faiths; ensure the learners attend their various religious classes as per the timetable;
• Conduct remedial classes for those learners that have learning gaps or lagging behind in some areas;
• Help to identify learners who have special needs and recommend interventions for specialized support;
• Teach life skills to the learners on issues to do with relationships, environmental preservation, global citizenship;
• Organize, and coordinate class activities, sports days and excursions for the class and attend the same;
• Develop activity and school budgets for approval by the Head of School at the beginning of the term;
• Participate in rotational school duties as and when required;
• Ensure the mission and vision of the school are communicated and explained clearly to the learners;
• Collaborate with the quality assurance department and implement feedback/recommendations provided afterward;
• Prepare teaching aides and presentations, learning materials for the learners in a timely manner;
• Prepare monthly reports on performance, class activities, trips and any updates relevant to the class; and
• Any other responsibilities assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education, Major in Art and design or related field
• Must be registered with the Teacher Service Commission (TSC)
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience

Desired Competencies and Attributes

• Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to work with students, parents, fellow teachers and administrators
• Must demonstrate ability to create and teach effective lesson plans related to the subject
• Must demonstrate subject matter expertise to teach the topics effectively
• Must have knowledge of behavior management strategies to keep students engaged and learning
• Must demonstrate Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be Creative and with engaging presentation skills
• Must be confident in using technology to enhance student learning
• Must be resourceful and be able to teach effectively given the available resources and student skill levels
• Must be results-oriented with the ability to deliver the desired outcome