Job Opportunities at Brainston Kindergarten and Primary School

ROLE

• Be familiar with Learn-to-Swim levels/curriculum or other nationally recognized water safety/swim lesson curricula and know how to use course materials effectively.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual instruction for varying ages at the school.
• Design individualized programs to meet the participant's interests, abilities, and goals.
• Educate participants on proper technique and promote swimmer’s safety.
• Provide lesson plans as appropriate.
• Conduct swim tests as required.
• Submit and maintain skill sheets, lesson logs, and attendance information.
• Provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and that materials and equipment are safe.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of pools and equipment.
• Tend to accidents or emergencies in accordance with accident/incident protocols and/or emergency action plans.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.
• Participate in Physical Education classes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate skills in lesson instruction and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, pull buoys, etc.
• Ability to work independently
• Able to work a variable work schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Strong communication and customer service skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• YMCA Certification, Kenya Swimming Coaches Association or FINA
• Current lifeguard and first aid certification required.
• Previous swim instruction experience is required.
• Proficient in swimming strokes – front crawl, back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke

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LOWER PRIMARY/ECD TEACHER'S JOB DESCRIPTION

• Plan and execute appropriate activities for the students each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work, and lesson plans.
• Assist with planning the curriculum by providing safe, creative, and appropriate educational opportunities for all children within an inclusive environment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Qualified teacher with a P1 diploma
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
• Demonstrate a strong passion for education and young children
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Team player mentality – enjoy working in teams and group problem-solving.
• Computer literate with the ability to integrate ICT in all activity areas
• Registered by the TSC and issued with TSC Number
• CBC training will be an added advantage (Primary & ECD Levels.)
• Have a good command of written and spoken English

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans, while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities
• Keep updated with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Prepare the classroom for class activities and be able to use relevant technology to support instruction