P1 Teacher, Kibera at Shining Hope For Communities

Position Overview

To be responsible for creating a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; this is aimed at ultimately developing strong, ethical, community centered female leaders of tomorrow.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Teach: Literacy, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Create and use variety of instruction strategies,
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth.
• Prepare progress reports and keep records.
• Communicate with parents on students’ progress.
• Interpret the school program.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids.
• Maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with school and national testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.

Education

• P1, Diploma in Education or Degree in Education Primary option

Professional Qualifications

• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission

Other requirements (unique/job specific)

• This is an Entry level position
• Should have at least 2 years’ experience in teaching middle or upper grade classes

Functional Skills

• Articulating information
• Adopting practical approaches
• Providing insights
• Taking action

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Establishing rapport
• Valuing individuals
• Inviting feedback