Jobs at Nova Pioneer

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the School Counsellor you will have the opportunity to:

• Model, live and lead the Nova Culture
• Collaboratively develop a Comprehensive School Counseling Policy with the Principal
• Deliver a Comprehensive School Counselling Program
• Develop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on best practice approaches and in line with the school’s ethos.
• Communicate the goals of the comprehensive school counseling policy to education stakeholders (i.e., administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community/business leaders).
• Maintain current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders.
• Provide direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning and Preventive and Responsive Services, and most remaining time in program management, system support, and accountability 
• Use data to develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs.
• Provide leadership and collaborate with other educators in the school-wide integration of best practice in counselling.  
• Implement appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
• Plug-into the life skills programme as guided by the office of the Director of Academics and/ or the Principal to support with execution
• Assist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
• Make use of data to devise interventions, in consultation with the Principal.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.
• Implement an effective referral and follow-up process as needed.
• Accurately and appropriately use assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services. Consult the Principal if there is the need to invite an external service provider for the whole school, or for students, or for members of staff.
• Provide appropriate information to school personnel related to the comprehensive school counseling program.
• Assist teachers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Use available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.
• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career, and life planning.
• Conduct a yearly audit to review the counselling needs and trends in the school, and the extent to which the Counselling programme in the school is effective in its implementation, based on the data collected and analyzed.
• Prepare the results of such analysis in a manner that makes it possible to share the information with different stakeholders: students, teachers, network, parents and guardians.
• Plan and deliver routine wellness sessions for parents.
• Collaborate with Learning Design team to incorporate therapy content in lesson
• Ability to collaborate with the school nurse and other health professionals in case of referrals.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• You have Professional Training in Counselling- Higher National Diploma or Degree in Counselling Psychology
• You are registered with a  counselor's professional body in Kenya
• You have between 3-5 years of experience in institutional counselling
• You are experienced in using assessment tools for determining and structuring individual and group counselling.
• You are passionate about student welfare and want to help them tackle life’s different challenges
• You have previously counselled children/ teens
• You are a great communicator: You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ​You are results driven, goal oriented, move fast, and take ownership of work.
• You have an exceptional ability to think strategically and yet you sweat the small stuff—people see you as unusually detail-oriented and conscientious
• You have the ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive matters
• You have a flexible and adaptable approach to work
• You are proactive and have an enthusiastic approach to work
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include: 

• In liaison with the School Principal, overseeing the implementation of a Student Life strategy and ensuring effective and efficient use of resources assigned to student life (financial, human, etc.)
• Creating Residential Life goals for the academic year and tracking toward progress. 
• Sitting on the school management team and attending all meetings where a residential life voice is required. 
• Teaching a maximum of ten lessons per week in their subject of specialization. 
• Managing the Dorm Mother and the School nurse.
• Ensuring the development, growth, and accountability of direct reports.
• Overseeing school move-in and move-out in compliance with the school calendar.
• Creating a plan for student health and safety emergency preparedness.
• Ensuring that the school’s behavior policy is implemented consistently and effectively.
• Working in collaboration with the behavior committee and Dean of Students to ensure fair proceedings. 
• In liaison with the School Principal, designing and administering policies in the residence halls.
• Performing administrative duties including creating and retaining student housing contracts, emergency contact information, room, and other keys, etc.
• Developing and implementing appropriate communication strategies in order to keep all members of the Residential Life Community and students' families informed regarding matters of interest, information, and concern.
• Liaising with security staff to ensure students’ personal safety and security.
• Supporting sports, clubs, and societies. 
• Supporting the boarding teacher on duty schedules and ensuring duties are done effectively

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and you are TSC certified
• Masters degree in education/ social sciences is not compulsory, it would be an added advantage.
• You love working with teenagers and have previously engaged with teen and youth programmes that help them develop holistically
• You have probably served as a Boarding master
• Experience with youth development in various settings such as sports coaching, mentoring/counseling, etc.
• Significant experience in senior management as you will be leading a boarding team
• Proven record of success in leading student life programs
• An awareness, understanding and experience of issues relating to safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of children
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include: 

• Teach and deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based  Health Education/ Home Science lessons that align with the Kenya curriculum requirements.
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues. 
• Develop lessons plans and partner with the Learning Design Team in reviewing and updating lessons when required/ desired.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons  so that students are excited  and interested in their academic excellence.  
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students both in academic and culture expectations.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of content and academic standards.
• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide effective student feedback so they internalize them.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior and model expected behaviour at all times for students to emulate
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization
• Serve as teacher on duty and/or boarding teacher on duty and support school wide programs aimed at behavior interventions.
• Timely capture of students data on academic outcomes and articulation of students progress to NP families and other stakeholders when called upon to do so.
• Serve as a home room teacher when called upon to do so.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and a relevant Degree in Education.
• Strictly 3+years teaching experience in Biology/ Home Science.
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include: 

• Teaching the subject of specialization i.e. Geography/ History.
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues. 
• Develop lessons plans and partner with the Learning Design Team in reviewing and updating lessons when required/ desired.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons  so that students are excited  and interested in their academic excellence.  
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students, both in academic and culture expectations.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of  content and academic standards.
• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide effective student feedback so they internalize them.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior and model expected behaviour at all times for students to emulate
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization
• Serve as teacher on duty and/or boarding teacher on duty and support school wide programs aimed at behavior interventions.
• Timely capture of students data on academic outcomes and articulation of students progress to NP families and other stakeholders when called upon to do so. 
• Support clubs, societies and other core-curricular enrichments at the school aimed at building all rounded students.
• Serve as a home room teacher when called upon to do so.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• You have a TSC certificate
• A Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Education to teach Geography/ History
• You have 1-2  years of teaching experience.
• You have good working skills with technology such as Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
• You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include: 

• Teaching the subject of specialization i.e. History/ Geography.
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues. 
• Develop lessons plans and partner with the Learning Design Team in reviewing and updating lessons when required/ desired.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited and interested in their academic excellence.  
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students, both in academic and culture expectations.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of  content and academic standards.
• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide effective student feedback so they internalize them.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior and model expected behaviour at all times for students to emulate
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization
• Serve as teacher on duty and/or boarding teacher on duty and support school wide programs aimed at behavior interventions.
• Timely capture of students data on academic outcomes and articulation of students progress to NP families and other stakeholders when called upon to do so. 
• Support clubs, societies and other core-curricular enrichments at the school aimed at building all rounded students.
• Serve as a home room teacher when called upon to do so.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and a relevant Degree in Education.
• Strictly 3+years teaching experience in History/ Geography.
• You have good working skills with technology such as Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

go to method of application »

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include: 

• Teach and deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based English/Social Studies lessons that align with the Kenya curriculum requirements.
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues. 
• Develop lessons plans and partner with the Learning Design Team in reviewing and updating lessons when required/ desired.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons  so that students are excited  and interested in their academic excellence.  
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students both in academic and culture expectations.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of content and academic standards.
• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide effective student feedback so they internalize them.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior and model expected behaviour at all times for students to emulate
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization
• Serve as teacher on duty and/or boarding teacher on duty and support school wide programs aimed at behavior interventions.
• Timely capture of students data on academic outcomes and articulation of students progress to NP families and other stakeholders when called upon to do so.
• Serve as a home room teacher when called upon to do so.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and a relevant Degree in Education.
• Strictly 3+years teaching experience in English/Social Studies. Qualification in English, History & Geography is a requirement.
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.