Head of Pre-School at Kitengela International School

The overall purpose of the job is to oversee the daily operations and management of the preschool while ensuring the school is providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for the children that is in line with best practices and the institution’s policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the pre-school, ensuring that it is running smoothly and efficiently;
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the pre-school in liaison with the Deputy Head of School;
• Develop and implement curricula and lesson plans that align with the set Ministry of Education curriculum guidelines and school requirements and policies;
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the pre-school's educational programs and make necessary recommendations for improvements and adoption;
• Manage and maintain accurate records of student enrolment, attendance, and progress;
• Evaluate student progress and implement interventions as needed to ensure that all students are meeting academic and social-emotional milestones;
• Accurately prepare pre-school meeting and events reports and submit to the Deputy Head of School;
• Conduct regular staff meetings and professional development sessions to ensure that all staff members are aligned with the school’s mission and values in liaison with the Deputy Head of School;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to early childhood education;
• Respond to inquiries from parents and other stakeholders in a timely and professional manner;
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture that values diversity and promotes respect and kindness among students and staff;
• Collaborate with parents and other stakeholders to ensure that the school is meeting the needs of the children and their families;
• Ensure the preschool environment is clean, safe, and well-maintained;
• Assist the Deputy Head of School in Planning and budgeting for educational trips and events within the school;
• Prepare and submit the Pre-school’s requisitions list to the Deputy Head of School for approval e.g. books and stationeries;
• Attend meetings and conferences to stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in early childhood education; and
• Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution
• Must be registered with the Teacher Service Commission (TSC)
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in Education

Desired Competencies and Attributes

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education theories and best practices.
• Proficiency in using educational technology tools and platforms
• Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external correspondences
• Should demonstrate a proven track record in educational leadership such as classroom administration and instructions, lesson plans and pupil assessment
• Ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the department and assigned classroom
• Should demonstrate ability to think and act critically and creatively
• Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department
• Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills
• Should be keen to detail
• Understanding of child development and behavior
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students and parents