Fresh Jobs at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary
The Individuals & Societies (Humanities) Teacher will deliver engaging, inquiry-driven instruction within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), fostering critical thinking, global awareness and interdisciplinary understanding. The role involves guiding students in the exploration of history, geography, economics, political systems, culture, and contemporary global issues while developing their research, communication and analytical skills. The teacher will contribute to a collaborative teaching environment, promote international-mindedness and support the holistic development of students as reflective, responsible global citizens aligned with the Academy's mission and IB philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in IB MYP Individuals & Societies (Humanities) and/or Diploma Programme (DP) Geography and/or History.
• Design inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with IB frameworks, including ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills.
• Develop and implement schemes of work, unit plans and assessments in line with IB standards.
• Foster critical thinking, research, source analysis and evaluation skills in students.
• Integrate local, regional and global perspectives into teaching to enhance conceptual understanding.
• Monitor, assess and provide timely feedback on student progress using IB assessment criteria.
• Support students in developing strong written, oral and presentation skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary units and curriculum development.
• Promote academic honesty and uphold IB Learner Profile attributes.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, student mentorship and school events.
• Contribute to departmental planning, curriculum review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse student needs and backgrounds.
• Support the IB Core programme in MYP and/or DP.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in History, Geography, International Relations, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, or a related field with a teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Individuals & Societies or a comparable international curriculum.
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning and concept-driven curriculum design
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate is mandatory.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding and holistic development.

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The Digital Design Teacher will deliver engaging, inquiry-driven instruction within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), fostering creativity, innovation, computational thinking and problem-solving skills. The role involves guiding students through the design cycle to develop digital solutions using a variety of technologies, tools and platforms. The teacher will contribute to a collaborative teaching environment and support the holistic development of students as reflective, innovative and responsible global citizens aligned with the Academy's mission and IB philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in IB MYP Digital Design and/or related technology and design courses.
• Design inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with IB frameworks.
• Develop and implement schemes of work, unit plans and assessments in line with IB standards.
• Foster creativity, computational thinking, digital literacy and problem-solving skills in students.
• Teach and support the development of skills in coding, web design, multimedia production, app development, digital graphics and emerging technologies as appropriate.
• Integrate real-world design challenges and authentic problem-solving opportunities into learning experiences.
• Monitor, assess and provide timely feedback on student progress using IB assessment criteria.
• Promote ethical technology use, digital citizenship and responsible innovation.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary units and curriculum development.
• Promote academic honesty and uphold IB Learner Profile attributes.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, student mentorship, innovation programmes and school events.
• Contribute to departmental planning, curriculum review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse student needs and backgrounds.
• Contribute to the IB MYP and DP Core components.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Media, Design Technology, Educational Technology, or a related field with a teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching IB MYP Digital Design, Design Technology, Computer Science, ICT, or a comparable international curriculum.
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning, design thinking and concept-driven curriculum design.
• Experience teaching coding, digital technologies, multimedia design or related technology-focused disciplines.
• Familiarity with current and emerging educational technologies, programming platforms and digital design tools.
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate is mandatory.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding and holistic development.

For more details on the position and the application process, please visit the AKDN Careers website.

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Role Summary
The Mathematics Teacher will deliver engaging, inquiry-driven instruction within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), fostering mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, critical thinking and conceptual understanding. The role involves guiding students in the exploration and application of mathematical concepts across a range of contexts while developing their analytical, communication and research skills. The teacher will contribute to a collaborative teaching environment, promote international-mindedness and support the holistic development of students as reflective, knowledgeable and responsible global citizens aligned with the Academy’s mission and IB philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in IB MYP Mathematics and DP Mathematics.
• Design inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with IB frameworks.
• Develop and implement schemes of work, unit plans and assessments in line with IB standards.
• Foster mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, modelling and analytical thinking skills in students.
• Support students in developing conceptual understanding and applying mathematics to real-world contexts.
• Prepare students for internal and external IB assessments, including coursework and examinations where applicable.
• Monitor, assess and provide timely feedback on student progress using IB assessment criteria.
• Integrate technology and digital tools to enhance teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary units and curriculum development.
• Promote academic honesty and uphold IB Learner Profile attributes.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, student mentorship, and school events.
• Contribute to departmental planning, curriculum review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse student needs and backgrounds.
• Support the IB Core programme in MYP and/or DP.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related field with a teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Mathematics and/or IB Diploma Programme (DP) Mathematics.
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning and concept-driven curriculum design.
• Experience preparing students for IB Diploma Mathematics examinations is an added advantage.
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate is mandatory.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding and holistic development.