Elementary School Part-Time Modern Languages Teacher at The International School of Kenya

Every educator’s primary responsibility is to ensure student learning success and provide for the individual learning needs of each student. Some specific responsibilities for the Elementary School
Modern Languages Teacher role include:

• Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons based on ISK’s curriculum and pedagogical approaches, including inquiry and concept-based learning
• Regularly assessing and evaluating student progress to inform teaching and learning
• Recognizing and addressing diverse learning needs, differentiating instruction to accommodate various styles and abilities
• Maintaining open communication with parents and keeping them informed about their child's progress
• Providing guidance and support in both academic and personal development, addressing social, emotional, and behavioral concerns
• Working collaboratively with other teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive learning environment
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends and exemplary research-based practices
• Demonstrating cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to the diverse backgrounds and needs of students and their families
• Engaging in parent-student-teacher conferences
• Participating in and supervising an intercultural trip (2-4 days).
• Attending relevant departmental, divisional, and K-12 professional meetings
• Assisting with accreditation and authorization
• Implementing the school’s strategic focus areas (SFAs)
• Sponsoring a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity
• Performing other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the administration

What you will need

• Preferred Master's Degree in relevant subject(s)
• Teacher certification from an accredited university/college
• Minimum 2 years relevant teaching experience
• Experience teaching French and/or Spanish at the elementary school level
• Cultural proficiency and understanding of intercultural learning with teaching experience in a multicultural setting
• Competent in using educational technology, including Google Suite, and experience integrating technology
• Fluent English speaker with excellent writing and communication skills

Solid understanding of pedagogy and instructional approaches aligned with ISK’s educational aims:

• constructivism, conceptual inquiry, transdisciplinary
• Understanding by Design and Universal Design for Learning workshop model (structure and philosophy)
• inclusion
• Responsive Classrooms and Restorative Justice

To apply for this position, Please send to recruitment@isk.ac.ke a single PDF file (less than 4MB) that includes:

• A cover letter explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the position;
• Full curriculum vitae;
• Statement of Educational Philosophy;
• Full contact information for at least three recent references including names, positions, current email addresses in addition to the current Superintendent/Director at your present school.

Interested candidates should complete their application no later than January 8, 2024, with a start date of February 2024.