Careers at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary

The French/Kiswahili teacher plays a pivotal role in fostering language learning as a vehicle for thought, reflection, self-expression, and cross-disciplinary integration. Through their teaching, students will gain an appreciation of the nature of language and its function as a tool for linguistic integration and cultural understanding. By emphasizing social and cultural components, the teacher will help students build critical literacy and communication skills essential for global citizenship.

The teacher will employ effective teamwork and collaboration to create a dynamic, inclusive learning environment. Differentiation strategies will be used to meet the diverse needs of learners and teaching practices will be guided by formative and summative assessments to ensure optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborative Planning: Design and implement units of study that maximize learning for all students.
• Instructional Delivery: Deliver effective, differentiated and inquiry-based lessons that create a friendly and supportive atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Student Well-being: Foster a safe and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Assessment Practices: Utilize varied assessments, including formative and summative methods, in alignment with IBO requirements to inform teaching and monitor progress.
• Parental Engagement: Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, fostering collaboration in supporting students' education.
• Subject Expertise: Demonstrate a deep understanding of French/Kiswahili and modern pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning.
• Student Evaluation: Provide accurate evaluations and constructive feedback on students' abilities and developmental potential.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with students, colleagues, and parents, utilizing tools such as email and the school information system.
• Professional Values: Exhibit high professional standards, values, and practices in all aspects of teaching and learning.
• Professional Development: Commit to ongoing professional growth and actively contribute to fulfilling the vision and philosophy of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in the respective field
• TSC Certification
• 5 years of IB Middle Years’ Programme and/or IB Diploma outstanding teaching experience as well as previous Middle Years’ Programme experience.

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Role Summary

The Safety and Security Officer (SSO) at Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi, will be responsible for ensuring a robust safety and security environment. Working closely with the Safety and Security Manager, the SSO will implement risk-based strategies, policies and procedures aligned with Aga Khan Development Network standards. The role entails maintaining strategic safety measures, liaising with local stakeholders, and overseeing risk management for school operations, trips, and events to support the Head of the Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct written risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations for the Academy and associated trips and events.
• Implement and review risk mitigation strategies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide safety and security guidance to personnel, students, staff and leadership.
• Prepare and manage resources for critical incident responses.
• Establish and maintain an active information network with stakeholders and private security firms.
• Deliver safety and security training for inductees, students, staff, and security personnel.
• Provide regular security briefings and updates to the School Leadership Team.
• Generate monthly safety and security reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Investigate and analyze security incidents and advise on preventive measures.
• Serve as the focal point for gathering and analyzing security-related information.
• Monitor political and security events relevant to the academy.
• Assist in updating policies and procedures.
• Prepare situational analysis briefings and contingency planning advice.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Safety and Security Manager or Head of the Academy.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognized qualification in security studies or risk management (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in safety and security operations at a similar level.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in school risk management (preferred).
• Prior work with schools or young people (preferred).
• Excellent organizational, assessment, evaluation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage challenging issues under stressful conditions.

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Role Summary.
To provide school health services which include health screening, treatment of minor ailments, coordinating referrals to medical providers, spearheading promotion of health and provision of safe school environment for staff and students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spearheads development of relevant school health policies and guidelines paying attention to the relevant school and public heath laws and regulations.
• Serves as the expert in the school to meet student health needs, with an understanding of normal growth and development in children, as well as children with special health needs.
• Treats minor injuries, and is responsible for medications of those children on chronic care.
• Monitors disease outbreak amongst children and institutes infection control measures to prevent spread.
• Is responsible to assess school environment for safety of children and provides the necessary advice to school administration about potential risks.
• Takes lead in health promotion and screening programs in the school, and is conversant with referral procedures to health providers.
• The school nurse serves as liaison between school personnel, family, community and health care providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment.
• Responds to medical emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene etc.

The requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized university or School of nursing.
• Must be licensed with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Integrity and a commitment to ethical practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth of children and potential health problems at each developmental stage.
• Skilled in first aid and management of minor ailments in children.
• Demonstrate knowledge of available health resources within the given community and how these can be utilized to promote school health.
• Excellent people skills.

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Role Summary.
The Learning Support Teacher will support teachers in designing and implementing inclusion strategy, implementing Individual Education Plans in and out of class, and facilitating continuous implementation of CBC Curriculum. The incumbent will also assist the teachers to model, team-teach and evaluate child-centred, inquiry-based learning within the classrooms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and Support Students with Learning Differences: Identify children who require additional support and/or those with learning differences.
• Provide Individualized Instruction: Offer tailor-made instruction to meet the specific needs of children with learning differences.
• Monitor and Assess Progress: Continuously monitor and track student learning and progress using individual, class, and school-wide assessments.
• Implement Intervention Strategies: Accommodate the diverse needs of students by recommending effective intervention strategies within a mainstream classroom setting.
• Design Individualized Reports: Create comprehensive, individualized reports based on student progress and assessments.
• Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs): Collaborate to design and implement individual education plans tailored to the unique needs of each student. Proactively communicate regularly and constructively with families, to keep them informed of student progress.
• Use Diverse Teaching Strategies: Apply a range of teaching strategies to engage students and foster academic growth.
• Utilize Resource-Based Activities: Incorporate resource-based learning activities to support differentiated instruction.
• Develop Policies and Procedures: Develop and implement policies and procedures related to Special Needs and Learning Support programs.
• Coordinate Learning Support Programs: Lead and manage learning support programs within the school.
• Collaborate with Support Services: Coordinate with both internal and external support services, agencies, and professionals to ensure holistic support for students.

The requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (Special Needs) from a recognized university.
• Must be registered with TSC.
• Specialized courses in inclusive education (an added advantage)
• Practical experience in diverse learning environments
• Experience working with students with a range of learning differences.
• At least 1-2 years' learning support teaching experience.
• Be conversant with the new Competency Based Curriculum.