Teachers at Nova Pioneer

About the role:

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
• Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal through line manager(s) and other school leaders and parents.
• Monitor and keep record/ reports of the children’s progress and development.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them and selecting activities of interest to them.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Assist in daily routine activities e.g. naptime, bus loading and off-loading, serving and supervising meals, bathroom breaks, play, parent pick-up/drop-off etc.
• Keep, maintain and regularly update professional records- Records of work covered, progress records , rubrics and students portfolios.
• Chaperone after-school clubs of interest or as assigned.
• Participate in character building and behaviour management.

Role-specific responsibilities for a Music Coach include :

• Administer Music Lessons under the Nova Pioneer Instructional Model in line with CBC requirements 
• Oversee and coordinate Music activities and projects in the school programme
• Prepare Schemes of Work and design plans for Music lessons 
• Teach individual lessons lasting between 30-45 minutes usually incorporating elements of general musicianship such as ear training and theory as well as instrumental technique and interpretation.
• Liaise with Learning Design & Music Specialists in other NP Primary School campuses for alignment in instruction and learning of Music. 
• Set relevant themes for school musical activities and programmes
• Plan individual lessons and overall Schemes of Work for subscribing students
• Arrange lesson schedules and enter students for examinations.
• Develop your knowledge of materials and repertoire for students at different stages of their musical development.
• Communicate with the school and parents about the students’ lessons and progress.
• Prepare students for performances, examinations, auditions and festivals
• Organise Music  events in and outside school and the school annual concert
• Maintain and inventory of learning resources for Music
• Coach Teammates who support in Music Lessons.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and relevant Degree in Music.
• 3+ years of teaching experience in music.
• 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:

• Work with the Dean of Students to create a vision for the sports program and invest stakeholders in the vision. 
• Execute appropriate activities for the children in every session according to the curriculum, schemes of work, and lesson plans.
• Deliver activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, while applying the appropriate teaching method suited for a given group or individual. 
• Assimilate student culture activities and support children and teachers strengthen areas assigned e.g. transition, arrival, dismissal, playtime, serving lunch etc.
• Calendar fixtures and sports training programmes for students and accompany teams as a chaperone or coach on sports-related trips and competitions.
• Scout for opportunities for students to participate and compete in various sporting activities and friendlies by creating new and supporting existing partnerships with schools.
• Plan and execute inter-house/class competitions for sports every term and the annual Sports Day.
• Conduct PD and briefing for teammates for sports-related activities e.g. events or initiatives
• Ensure appropriate preparation and management of all competitions and matches.  
• Develop strong school teams to represent the school in competitions.
• Develop training programs for all the training sessions in accordance with the school guidelines.
• Coach and instruct players individually or as a group regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and the techniques of the sport.
• Ensure attendance is taken at the beginning and the end of the training sessions.
• Maintain an inventory of sports equipment and work with the Dean of Students to procure all needed sports equipment. 
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of sports equipment and facilities in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe, assess and file records/reports in hard and soft copy of the children’s progress and development for the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
• Monitor the academic performance of the players and always ensure high standards are met.
• Providing care and support to students, providing them with a secure environment to learn. 
• Ensure simple first aid procedures are done to injured students during sporting activities.
• Affirm positive behaviour and flag negative behaviour to maintain order by documenting concerns and incidences, and ensure follow up is made with support from the line manager.
• Attend meetings and teacher training workshops in order to learn NP model and culture. 
• Practise and model NP culture to stakeholders in the school community.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and a relevant degree in Physical Education/ Recreational Science
• 1-3 years experience in a similar position working with young children/ teenagers
• Trained and certified in basic first aid
• You have good working skills with technology such as Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• You are able to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students.
• Must be knowledgeable in a variety of sports and athletic programs
• Preferred- A proven track record of implementing successful sports programs
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• 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