STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) Teacher 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 a generation of strong, ethical, community centered female leaders of tomorrow.

Location: Mathare

Key duties and responsibilities

• Teach STEM & science to students.
• Develop STEM Term plans and instructional worksheets.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Create and use variety of digital instruction strategies,
• Translate lesson plans into learning coding experiences.
• Establish and maintain an ergonomic functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Inculcate growth in digital technology literacy.
• Prepare progress reports and keep records.
• coordinate practicals and projects at both the internal and external levels.
• Supporting staff and colleagues in facilitation of digital lessons.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Collaborating with the sister school to improve the STEM curriculum.
• Select and requisition of equipment 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.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Education with STEM option
• P1 with strong STEM knowledge
• Coding knowledge for the elementary level.

Professional Qualifications

• Should be registered with Teachers Service Commission

Other requirements (unique/job specific)

• At least three years of teaching experience specifically STEM
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers

Functional Skills

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

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

• Establishing rapport
• Valuing individuals
• Inviting feedback
• Understanding people