National Accelerated Education Teacher at Norwegian Refugee Council

JOB DESCRIPTION

• All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To take the lead in implementation of the NRCs alternative education programmes. 
• To conduct on-the-job teacher training and mentoring of inexperienced teachers. The teacher should be able to efficiently identify training gaps and complement and assist the teacher during lesson. 
• Adhere to and promote NRC's Child Safeguarding policy in your interaction with children under your care.
• Conduct teaching in manner that promotes the social and emotional wellbeing of learners. 
• Teach all subjects to primary learners (normally slightly over-age) on alternative education programmes (Accelerated, catch-up) at primary level with the aim of them returning to normal school to take the KCPE. 
• To serve as a model and mentor for inexperienced teacher colleagues. 
• To provide on-the-job training, mentor and supervise inexperienced teachers. 
• Take the lead in guiding the teaching team on the lesson content while referring to the curricular provided. 
• Document the day-to-day progress which is to be used for the improvement of the program. 
• Deliver lessons and organize learning activity sessions in the subject of specialization. 
• Together with the Education Officer, prepare the learning scheme of work and required lesson plans.
• Keep records of student' attendance, progress, and assessment. 
• Prepare and administer continuous assessment tests and internal examinations to assess learners' progress and knowledge assimilation. 
• Together with the senior ALP teachers submit evaluations, attendance sheets and monthly reports to the Head Teacher and Education Officer. 
• Ensure availability of all the necessary teaching aids and materials in liaison with the senior ALP teachers 
• Remain up to date on pedagogical methods and ensure a child-friendly environment where each child's need is identified and addressed. 
• Monitor and support each learner and inform students of their progress. 
• Maintain good communications with parents concerning the progress of their children.
• Any other duties that may be given by supervisor. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a Kenya citizen with a national ID.
• One must have a registered Teachers’ Service Commission number.
• Have five years of teaching experience in Primary School 
• Hold P1 Certificate/Education or recognized two-year Diploma in two of the following subjects: English, Kiswahili, Somali, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies or Islamic or Christian Religious Education. (Note the selected candidates will over all teaching subjects apart from language and religious studies). 
• High level of personal integrity, cultural awareness & sensitivity, and empathy for children. 
• High standard of English methodology including oral skills and teaching English to speakers of other languages. 
• Experience in Mentoring. 
• Having simple individual counselling and conflict resolution skills 
• Keen in ensuring accuracy and precision in all his/her works with attention to detail. 
• Goal oriented, with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision. 
• Ability to work and live in a generally insecure and harsh environment. 
• Excellent communication skills, flexible, readily adaptable to new challenges and approaches. 
• Knowledge and experience of special needs education and practice a plus factor. 
• Clear vision and creativity 
• Flexibility, reliability, and a team spirit 
• Ability to work long hours and in challenging situations.