Current Opportunities at The International School of Kenya

Every educator’s primary responsibility is to ensure student learning success and provide for the individual learning needs of each student. Some specific responsibilities for the High School
Mathematics Teacher role include:

• Collaborate with the High School Mathematics Department to ensure high quality teaching and learning and the implementation of the school-wide Mathematics program
• Provide appropriate support for all students
• Deliver Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons as an Advisory teacher
• Communicate with and support families
• Work collaboratively in a co-teaching model when needed
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities
• Attend relevant departmental, divisional, and K-12 professional meetings
• Implement the school’s strategic focus areas (SFAs)
• Sponsor a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the leadership team

What you will need

• Preferred Master's Degree in relevant subject(s)
• Teacher certification from an accredited university/college
• Minimum 5 years relevant teaching experience, including International Baccalaureate (IB) DiplomaProgram (DP) Mathematics (HL experience preferred)
• Experience with Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
• Cultural proficiency and understanding of intercultural learning with teaching experience in a multicultural setting
• Competent in using educational technology, including Google Suite, and experience integrating technology
• Fluent English speaker with excellent writing and communication skills

Solid understanding of pedagogy and instructional approaches aligned with ISK’s educational aims:

• Understanding by Design model
• Social Emotional Learning
• Integration
• Communication skills
• Student-centered approach
• Conceptual inquiry

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Every educator’s primary responsibility is to ensure student learning success and provide for the individual learning needs of each student. Some specific responsibilities for the High School Drama Teacher role include:

• Collaborate with the High School Drama Department to ensure high quality teaching and learning and the implementation of the school-wide Drama program
• Be able to teach in another subject area, possibly: English, TOK, etc.
• Provide appropriate support for all students
• Deliver Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons as an Advisory teacher
• Communicate with and support families
• Work collaboratively in a co-teaching model when needed
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities
• Attend relevant departmental, divisional, and K-12 professional meetings
• Implement the school’s strategic focus areas (SFAs)
• Sponsor a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the leadership team

What you will need

• Preferred Master's Degree in relevant subject(s)
• Teacher certification from an accredited university/college
• Minimum 2 years relevant teaching experience, including International Baccalaureate (IB) DiplomaProgram (DP) Drama
• Cultural proficiency and understanding of intercultural learning with teaching experience in a multicultural setting
• Competent in using educational technology, including Google Suite, and experience integrating technology
• Fluent English speaker with excellent writing and communication skills

Solid understanding of pedagogy and instructional approaches aligned with ISK’s educational aims:

• Understanding by Design model
• Social Emotional Learning
• Integration
• Communication skills
• Student-centered approach
• Conceptual inquiry

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Every educator’s primary responsibility is to ensure student learning success and provide for the individual learning needs of each student. Some specific responsibilities for the High School
English Teacher role include:

• Collaborate with the High School Department to ensure high quality teaching and learning and the implementation of the school-wide English program
• Provide appropriate support for all students
• Deliver Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons as an Advisory teacher
• Communicate with and support families
• Work collaboratively in a co-teaching model when needed
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities
• Attend relevant departmental, divisional, and K-12 professional meetings
• Implement the school’s strategic focus areas (SFAs)
• Sponsor a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the leadership team

What you will need

• Preferred Master's Degree in relevant subject(s)
• Teacher certification from an accredited university/college
• Minimum 5 years relevant teaching experience, including International Baccalaureate (IB) DiplomaProgram (DP) English (HL experience preferred)
• Experience with Common Core State Standards for English
• Cultural proficiency and understanding of intercultural learning with teaching experience in a multicultural setting
• Competent in using educational technology, including Google Suite, and experience integrating technology
• Fluent English speaker with excellent writing and communication skills

Solid understanding of pedagogy and instructional approaches aligned with ISK’s educational aims:

• Understanding by Design model
• Social Emotional Learning
• Integration
• Communication skills
• Student-centered approach
• Conceptual inquiry

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Every educator’s primary responsibility is to ensure student learning success and provide for the individual learning needs of each student. Some specific responsibilities for the Elementary School Homeroom Teacher role include:

• Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons based on ISK’s curriculum and pedagogical approaches, including inquiry and concept-based learning
• Regularly assessing and evaluating student progress to inform teaching and learning
• Recognizing and addressing diverse learning needs, differentiating instruction to accommodate various styles and abilities
• Maintaining open communication with parents and keeping them informed about their child's progress
• Providing guidance and support in both academic and personal development, addressing social, emotional, and behavioral concerns
• Working collaboratively with other teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive learning environment
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends and exemplary research-based practices
• Demonstrating cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to the diverse backgrounds and needs of students and their families
• Engaging in parent-student-teacher conferences
• Participating in and supervising an intercultural trip (2-4 days).
• Attending relevant departmental, divisional, and K-12 professional meetings
• Assisting with accreditation and authorization
• Implementing the school’s strategic focus areas (SFAs)
• Sponsoring a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity
• Performing other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the administration

What you will need

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in a relevant subject(s)
• Teacher certification from an accredited university/college
• Minimum 2 years of relevant teaching experience
• Cultural proficiency and understanding of intercultural learning with teaching experience in a multicultural setting
• Competent in using educational technology, including Google Suite, and experience integrating technologyFluent English speaker with excellent writing and communication skills

Solid understanding of pedagogy and instructional approaches aligned with ISK’s educational aims:

• Constructivism, conceptual inquiry, transdisciplinary
• Understanding by Design and Universal Design for Learning
• Workshop model (structure and philosophy)
• Inclusion
• Responsive Classrooms and Restorative Justice

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Every educator’s primary responsibility is to ensure student learning success and provide for the individual learning needs of each student. Some specific responsibilities include:

• Implement a program of study that adheres to the school curriculum as adopted by the Board of Directors
• Collaborate with your team to design learning that is robust and responsive, and reflects our Values
• Promote a positive learning environment
• Engage in ongoing professional learning
• Differentiate and personalize for diverse learners
• Implement our Strategic Focus Areas (Learning Design, Inclusion, Wellbeing)
• Be an engaged member of the community, including mentoring/coaching extracurricular learning outside the school day
• Fulfill supervision duties as assigned, including some evening and weekend events (as well as off-campus trips)
• Communicate regularly with families (e.g. conferences, reports)
• Protect the safety and wellbeing of children
• Perform other duties that may be reasonably assigned by administration.
• Deliver SEL lessons (Advisory teacher)
• Actively engage in implementing a Humanities curriculum that integrates Social Studies and English
• Language Arts along a conceptual framework applying principles of the Workshop Model

What you will need

• University Bachelor's degree, or equivalent (an advanced degree in Education is desirable)
• Teacher certification from an accredited university/college
• Minimum 2 years relevant teaching experience

Solid understanding of pedagogy and instructional approaches, curriculum design, and assessment:

• Cultural proficiency
• Understanding by Design model
• Social Emotional Learning
• Integration
• Communication skills
• Student-centered approach
• Conceptual inquiry
• Experience with Common Core State Standards for ELA and C3 Framework

To apply for this position, ISK prefers candidates to apply through Human Resources (recruitment@isk.ac.ke), please indicate if you have a file with Search Associates or ISS.
Interested candidates should submit their resume, letter of interest, and contact information for 3 professional references no later than January 8, 2023, with a start date of July 1, 2024.

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Every educator’s primary responsibility is to ensure student learning success and provide for the individual learning needs of each student. Some specific responsibilities for the Elementary School
Modern Languages Teacher role include:

• Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons based on ISK’s curriculum and pedagogical approaches, including inquiry and concept-based learning
• Regularly assessing and evaluating student progress to inform teaching and learning
• Recognizing and addressing diverse learning needs, differentiating instruction to accommodate various styles and abilities
• Maintaining open communication with parents and keeping them informed about their child's progress
• Providing guidance and support in both academic and personal development, addressing social, emotional, and behavioral concerns
• Working collaboratively with other teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive learning environment
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends and exemplary research-based practices
• Demonstrating cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to the diverse backgrounds and needs of students and their families
• Engaging in parent-student-teacher conferences
• Participating in and supervising an intercultural trip (2-4 days).
• Attending relevant departmental, divisional, and K-12 professional meetings
• Assisting with accreditation and authorization
• Implementing the school’s strategic focus areas (SFAs)
• Sponsoring a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity
• Performing other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the administration

What you will need

• Preferred Master's Degree in relevant subject(s)
• Teacher certification from an accredited university/college
• Minimum 2 years relevant teaching experience
• Experience teaching French and/or Spanish at the elementary school level
• Cultural proficiency and understanding of intercultural learning with teaching experience in a multicultural setting
• Competent in using educational technology, including Google Suite, and experience integrating technology
• Fluent English speaker with excellent writing and communication skills

Solid understanding of pedagogy and instructional approaches aligned with ISK’s educational aims:

• constructivism, conceptual inquiry, transdisciplinary
• Understanding by Design and Universal Design for Learning workshop model (structure and philosophy)
• inclusion
• Responsive Classrooms and Restorative Justice

To apply for this position, Please send to recruitment@isk.ac.ke a single PDF file (less than 4MB) that includes:

• A cover letter explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the position;
• Full curriculum vitae;
• Statement of Educational Philosophy;
• Full contact information for at least three recent references including names, positions, current email addresses in addition to the current Superintendent/Director at your present school.

Interested candidates should complete their application no later than January 8, 2024, with a start date of February 2024.