Digital Design Teacher at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The Digital Design Teacher will deliver engaging, inquiry-driven instruction within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), fostering creativity, innovation, computational thinking and problem-solving skills. The role involves guiding students through the design cycle to develop digital solutions using a variety of technologies, tools and platforms. The teacher will contribute to a collaborative teaching environment and support the holistic development of students as reflective, innovative and responsible global citizens aligned with the Academy's mission and IB philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in IB MYP Digital Design and/or related technology and design courses.
• Design inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with IB frameworks.
• Develop and implement schemes of work, unit plans and assessments in line with IB standards.
• Foster creativity, computational thinking, digital literacy and problem-solving skills in students.
• Teach and support the development of skills in coding, web design, multimedia production, app development, digital graphics and emerging technologies as appropriate.
• Integrate real-world design challenges and authentic problem-solving opportunities into learning experiences.
• Monitor, assess and provide timely feedback on student progress using IB assessment criteria.
• Promote ethical technology use, digital citizenship and responsible innovation.
• 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, innovation programmes and school events.
• Contribute to departmental planning, curriculum review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse student needs and backgrounds.
• Contribute to the IB MYP and DP Core components.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Media, Design Technology, Educational Technology, or a related field with a teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching IB MYP Digital Design, Design Technology, Computer Science, ICT, or a comparable international curriculum.
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning, design thinking and concept-driven curriculum design.
• Experience teaching coding, digital technologies, multimedia design or related technology-focused disciplines.
• Familiarity with current and emerging educational technologies, programming platforms and digital design tools.
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate is mandatory.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding and holistic development.

For more details on the position and the application process, please visit the AKDN Careers website.