Career Opportunities at Shining Hope For Communities (SHOFCO) - 2 Positions

Location: Mathare
Reports to: Headmistress
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 4:30am

Key and Responsibilities for the Primary School Teacher Job

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by KSG, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, 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.
• 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.

Primary School Teacher Job Minimum Requirements

• Must have P1 training certificate from a recognized institution
• At least 1 year experience with experience of teaching both lower and upper primary
• Computer Literate
• Patient and understanding
• Good communication skills

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Location:Mathare
Reports to:Headmistress
Hours:Mon- Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Key Responsibilities and Duties for the ECD Teacher Job

• The jobholder is responsible for childcare duties at on-site daycare center accurately, efficiently, and following all guidelines.
• Assists in development and execution of plans for the Daycare; performing routine and non-routine tasks.
• Organize, implement, coordinate, and control services of the childcare program
• Set up and maintain an organized and clutter free environment safe for the children
• Supervising children/infants at all times
• Oversee the assigned daycare attendants
• Responsible for submitting and implementing a weekly themed lesson plan
• Carry out proper child guidance
• Carry out home visits to the respective children’s home to ascertain proper child care and rearing continues within the household
• Cleaning and maintaining a safe environment for children
• Assisting in feeding the children during meals set up
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Coordinate parent partnership plan to ensure effective child care and protection among the caregivers/parents

Personal attributes

• High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Accurate and detail oriented

ECD Teacher Job Requirements

• Diploma in Early Childhood Development
• At least 1 year experience
• Must be able to communicate effectively with parents
• Be respectful
• Child friendly with no previous record of child abuse
• Be flexible
• Team oriented