PYP Homeroom Teacher at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary

• A PYP Homeroom Teacher is an informed, reflective practitioner who uses inquiry-based learning and teaching strategies to create a positive learning environment that motivates and challenges all learners to develop attributes of the IB Learner Profile to become independent, life-long learners and leaders. The teacher will ensure student success and provide for the individual learning needs of each learner.  S/he will be responsible for creating an inquiry-based classroom and teaching within the IB's Primary Years Programme (PYP) philosophy. 

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education/Bachelor’s degree with PGCE.
• 5 years of teaching experience in an international school.
• PYP-focused professional development.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural collaborative team and environment.
• Be conversant with the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool.
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate.
• Certificate of good conduct.

In addition to the above, experience with any of the following will be an added advantage:

• Sports Science.
• Performance and Visual Arts.
• Technology integration.
• Modern European languages.
• Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEAM).
• Experience in Special Education Needs will be an added advantage.