Substitute Teachers (Tatu HighSchools) at Nova Pioneer

Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Substitute Teachers to teach various subjects in our Tatu Highschool Campuses.  This is a temporary role opening (2- 4 weeks teacher coverage) where applications will be reviewed on a rolling/ continuous basis. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic teachers to play a role in delivering an enquiry-based learning approach and to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include: 

• Teach and deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based lessons that align with the Kenya curriculum requirements.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited and interested in their academic excellence.  
• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues. 
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide effective student feedback so they internalize them.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior and model expected behaviour at all times for students to emulate

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and a relevant Degree in Education.
• You have 2+years teaching experience.
• You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
• You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
• You are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom
• You are able to work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other Resident teachers and Deans.
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.