Business Management & Economics Teacher at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary

The Business Management & Economics Teacher will deliver engaging, inquiry-driven instruction within the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and real-world application of business and economic concepts. The role involves guiding students to understand local and global economic systems, organizational practices, and ethical decision-making while developing their research, communication, and evaluation skills. The teacher will contribute to a collaborative teaching environment, integrate interdisciplinary learning, and support the holistic development of students as reflective, responsible global citizens aligned with the Academy’s mission and IB philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in IB MYP Individuals & Societies and DP Business Management and/or Economics.
• Design inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with IB frameworks, including ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills.
• Develop and implement schemes of work, unit plans and assessments in line with IB standards.
• Prepare students for internal and external IB assessments, including coursework and examinations.
• Integrate real-world business and economic contexts into teaching to enhance conceptual understanding.
• Foster critical thinking, data analysis and research skills in students.
• Monitor, assess and provide timely feedback on student progress using IB assessment criteria.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary units and curriculum development.
• Promote academic honesty and uphold IB learner profile attributes.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, student mentorship and school events.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, or a related field with a teaching qualification.
• 3 years’ of IB Middle Years’ Programme and/or IB Diploma teaching experience.
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate.