Job Title: P1 Teacher (Upper Classes)

Grade: G5

Section: Essential Services

Department: Girls Leadership & Education

Location / Work station: Kibera or Mathare (Indicate preferred station)

Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 7.30 AM  4.30 PM

Reports to: Head Teacher

Direct reports: N/A

To be responsible for creating a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; this is aimed at ultimately developing strong, ethical, community-centered female leaders of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions

• Teach: Literacy, social studies, mathematics, science,Kiswahili and CRE to students.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Create and use variety of instruction strategies,
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth.
• Prepare progress reports and keep records.
• Communicate with parents on students’ progress.
• Interpret the school program.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids.
• Maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with school and national testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

• This is an entry-level position
• Should have at least 2 years experience in teaching middle or upper-grade classes
• Experience teaching CRE in upper-grade classes will be an added advantage

Functional Skills

• Articulating information
• Adopting practical approaches
• Providing insights
• Taking action

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

• Establishing rapport
• Valuing individuals
• Inviting feedback
• Understanding people

All applications to [email protected] with the subject as APPLICATION FOR P1 TEACHER POSITION. Ensure you also indicate your preferred station between Kibera and Mathare