Upper Grade Teacher at Shining Hope for Communities (3 Positions)

Position Overview

To teach Kiswahili, Social Studies, and CRE.

Location: Kibera

Key duties and responsibilities

• Teaches any three of the above subjects to students, utilizing the course of study adopted by KSG, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

Job description

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with school and national testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Minimum Requirements

The candidate should have;

• Must have P1 training certificate from a recognized institution
• Experience in preparing grade 8 for KCPE exams and must have posted impressive results in the two subject combinations
• Computer Literate
• Patient and understanding
• Good communication skills
• MUST be registered with TSC