Jobs at Nova Pioneer

About The Role

We are hiring Kiswahili Specialist Teachers to oversee the daily learning for our primary school students within a teaching team. You will be required to participate in, and lead where appropriate, extra-curricular programmes in the school and assist in planning and organizing of school events and functions (e.g. inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, culture days, Kiswahili competitions, and award evenings.)

You will also:

• 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 that meet the social, physical and emotional needs of the children.
• Developing, reviewing and updating schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the school curriculum in partnership with the Learning Design team.
• Setting assessments for subject areas/topics when requested or called upon
• 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, other school leaders and parents.
• Monitor and keep record/ reports of the children’s progress and development ranging from records of work covered, progress records, students' rubrics, and portfolios
• 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, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Create opportunities for students to learn and appreciate the language through projects and interactions - virtual or physical
• Assist in bus loading and unloading

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and Degree in Education/ P1 Diploma
• You have 3+ years of distinctive experience in teaching Kiswahili
• You have a strong, demonstrated passion for education and young children
• You have strong classroom management skills
• You have an understanding of and passion for inquiry-based, student-centered learning.
• You have a team player mentality – enjoy working in teams and group problem-solving.
• You care deeply about personal growth and also about developing others
• You have experience teaching early learners and exposure to Montessori learning
• You have good working skills with technology such as Zoom, Google Suites (Gmail, Google Slides), 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:

• 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 that meet the social, physical and emotional needs of the children.
• Developing, reviewing and updating schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the school curriculum in partnership with the Learning Design team.
• Setting assessments for subject areas/topics when requested or called upon
• 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, other school leaders and parents.
• Monitor and keep record/ reports of the children’s progress and development ranging from records of work covered, progress records, students' rubrics, and portfolios
• 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, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Create opportunities for students to learn and appreciate the language through projects and interactions - virtual or physical
• Assist in bus loading and unloading

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and Degree in Education/ P1 Diploma
• You have 3+ years of distinctive experience in teaching Social Studies.
• You have a strong, demonstrated passion for education and young children
• You have strong classroom management skills
• You have an understanding of and passion for inquiry-based, student-centered learning.
• You have a team player mentality – enjoy working in teams and group problem-solving.
• You care deeply about personal growth and also about developing others
• You have experience teaching early learners and exposure to Montessori learning
• You have good working skills with technology such as Zoom, Google Suites (Gmail, Google Slides), 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:

• 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