Learning Support Teacher at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary
The Learning Support Teacher will support teachers in fostering an inclusive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of nursery-aged children. The teacher will assist in creating and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and ensure alignment with the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and support nursery-aged children with diverse learning needs.
• Deliver personalized, play-based instruction to children, fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Monitor and document the developmental progress of children using appropriate early childhood assessment tools.
• Recommend and implement early intervention strategies within a play-based, inclusive classroom environment.
• Develop and maintain progress reports tailored to the unique needs of young learners.
• Lead the creation of IEPs for individual students, liaising with the teachers on action plans.
• Collaborate with Class Teachers to model, co-teach and evaluate inquiry-based learning approaches.
• Assist in shaping policies and procedures that promote early identification and support for young learners.
• Coordinate with internal and external support services and agencies.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (Special Needs) with specialisation in early childhood education.
• Certification in methods of educational assessments and access arrangements.
• 5 years of working experience in an international school.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural collaborative team and environment.
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate.
• Certificate of good conduct.