Careers at Aga Khan Academy

Duty & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a passion for their subject that serves to motivate and encourage students to attain their personal best.
• Design engaging learning and assessment activities that develop deep understanding.
• Support students to be confident thinkers in a safe learning environment.
• Plan collaboratively with colleagues to design the MYP/DP units that effectively deliver the programmes
• Monitor and track student progress.
• Act as a Personal Project and Extended Essay supervisor.
• Act as a form tutor/mentor to guide and support a small group of students
• Contribute to the development of enrichment / co-curricular and experiential activities.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from recognized university
• Must have internationally recognized teaching qualification or a B.Ed/M.Ed
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in the IB MYP/DP
• She/he should demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate students to gain a deeper appreciation for the subject.

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Duty & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a passion for their subject that serves to motivate and encourage students to attain their personal best.
• Design engaging learning and assessment activities that develop deep understanding.
• Support students to be confident thinkers in a safe learning environment.
• Plan collaboratively with colleagues to design the MYP/DP units that effectively deliver the programmes
• Monitor and track student progress.
• Act as a Personal Project and Extended Essay supervisor.
• Act as a form tutor/mentor to guide and support a small group of students
• Contribute to the development of enrichment / co-curricular and experiential activities.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from recognized university
• Must have internationally recognized teaching qualification or a B.Ed/M.Ed
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in the IB MYP/DP
• She/he should demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate students to gain a deeper appreciation for the subject.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercise leadership as an exemplary role model in subject teaching, professionalism, professional development and administration of the department.
• Develop and implement clear departmental goals consistent with school-wide goals and specific programme and assessment requirements.
• Encourage the development of sound and shared pedagogy amongst the members of the department.
• Prepare a Professional development plan for the department.
• Participate in the appraisal of the members of the department.
• Take a lead in the curriculum development and improvement for the various programs offered in the Senior School
• Establish an assessment procedure and programme.
• Generate an annual budget for the department.
• Collaborate with other HODs in developing a strong team of curriculum leaders.
• Establish clear goals for year level collaboration and for general collaboration in the department, across.

The requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with teaching qualification from a recognized University.
• At least 5 years of experience teaching MYP or DP Level
• Registered with Kenya Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
• Demonstrated ability to run a well-organized departmental meeting.
• Demonstrated interest in developing reflective practice and connections across disciplines.
• Ability to supervise and mentor faculty.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in relating to parents, students and other teachers.
• Good collegial relationships with other faculty members.