Kiswahili, CRE - Njabini - Career Directions Limited (CDL)

Description

Job Title: Kiswahili, CRE & Social Studies Teacher

LOCATION: Njabini, Kenya




OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

POSITION STATUS: Teacher - Exempt from OT

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Head of School

Our client, Flying Kites,partners with teachers in rural Kenya to transform schools so that girls can thrive.

By piloting programs and resources in their academy, they are supporting girls to realize their human rights by making informed decisions about their bodies, their education, and their future.

Driven by a vision for all girls to live healthy, self-determined futures,Flying Kites, Theory of Change is underpinned by a set of inputs delivered at their Academy and across their growing Network of co-ed public primary schools in South Kinangop.

Role Summary: Every child needs to cultivate their skills in a safe and inclusive environment. It is a teacher's responsibility at to ensure we implement "a holistic approach" and that teachers are the trusted adults that students approach for assistance or guidance. Teachers are the pillars of a safe, inclusive, and gender-transformative learning environment for both boys and girls. The teacher is accountable for igniting a genuine enthusiasm for learning while ensuring that every student is empowered to realize their human rights and challenge harmful stereotypes.

A teacher is responsible for:

• Curriculum Instructional Excellence: You will deliver high-impact instruction aligned with Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, supporting our client Mission and Vision.
• You are responsible for implementing Gender-Transformative Education (GTE) across your classes. Actively foster a classroom culture that promotes equity for both boys and girls.
• Whole Child Approach &

Students Safeguarding:
Cultivate a culture of physical, social, and emotional well-being of your students. Be a mentor and the first responder to student needs, where every learner is safe and supported.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Child Protection & Safeguarding: Set and uphold behavioral expectations in the classroom, managing student behavior using positive discipline strategies. Create a culture where students come to you as the trusted adult.
• Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment, in line with the our client Strategy
• Design effective lesson plans and projects that meet learning objectives, are aligned to curriculum standards, and follow our clients approach
• Deliver engaging instruction using a variety of visual/audio strategies to facilitate learning, accommodating the diverse needs of learners and different learning styles
• Develop teaching aids and learning materials to meet the learning styles and interests of learners
• Develop, administer, and grade assessments aimed at measuring learning progress
• Make appropriate use of assessment data, providing feedback and making adjustments for improvement in teaching and learning
• Maintain accurate records of students' attendance, behavior, performance, and records of critical incidents
• Support students to explore career pathways, to discover and nurture their talents, and to learn about learning opportunities
• Plan and execute learning in-class and outdoor activities. Support school events and co-curricular activities
• Regularly communicate with parents and caregivers through the established communication channels, proactively engaging parental participation in learning
• Observe and understand students' behavior and report noted incidents of violence, neglect, or any form of child abuse.
• Collaborate and maintain positive relationships with parents, students, and other school stakeholders
• Continuously develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge through self-directed learning and our professional development activities

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibility for management and supervision of daily duties, including but not limited to supervision of assemblies, school meals, student arrivals, and student release.
• Participate in our client school network activities, modeling our client practices practices, and learning from network schools
• Contribute to special projects at and participate in working committees
• Collaborate with the social work team in providing individualised support to students
• Advance the mission of our client by participating in activities and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding, and promoting our mission and vision

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 5+ Years of experience for a Kenyan organization in a child-centric CBO, NGO, or School environment, teaching:

● A holder of a Bachelor's of Education- Kiswahili, History / CRE
● (MUST be TSC Registered)

•  A strong, well-rounded classroom teacher with proven experience handling an examination class (formerly Class 8 or the current Grade 9).

• Reliable, excellent work ethic, and time management
• Strong classroom management skills
• Strong subject expertise in at least three learning areas
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of the CBC delivery approach and other best teaching practices
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in ICT, and integration in teaching and learning
• Firm commitment to safeguarding and child protection
• Skills and flexibility to work with a variety of students across grades and ability levels
• Active listening skills, understanding, and adapting to students' various learning needs
• Strong written and spoken communication, and oral presentation skills
• Leadership skills: problem-solving, adapting to positive change, commitment to excellence, and best practices

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• An incident-free Children's Check and National Police Check (Certificate of Good Conduct) is a strict condition of employment and must be provided at the time of hire and updated on request, consistent with the organization's risk management procedures.
• Consistent with the nature of this position, weekend and after-hours work is expected and required to meet organizational priorities.
• Occasional outside normal travel may be required.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support coverage for domestic staff and other colleagues who are absent, on holiday, or on personal leave.

Working Conditions:

• All Kenya-based positions are based in Njabini, Kenya, and subject to occasional interruptions in power and/or Internet access.
• All of our programs and objectives serve children from preschool through young adults. Our workplace is thus regularly accessed and impacted by children. The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary at the discretion of the organizational leaders