Kindergarten Teacher & Administrator

Our client a multi-cultural small nature based UN-School/Kindergarten is looking for an enthusiastic and courageous Kindergarten Teacher& Administrator person to help in running the fast growing kindergarten. The suitable candidate should be someone who loves enjoying the outdoors activities and nature as well as un-schooling methods meaning that the children take responsibility for their own education and choose their own themes and projects as they get older. He/She MUST be creative, warm, patient, flexible, good with children, genuinely caring for children and respecting them and is great at coming up with fun and interesting projects for the children.

Key Responsibilities; 

• Design and follow a complete teaching plan.
• Teach alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills.
• Organize learning material and resources.
• Use a variety of activities & instructional methods (songs, stories, structured games, art etc).
• Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information.
• Assess student’s performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on regular basis.
• Monitor children’s interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing.
• Cooperate with other staff.
• Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications; 

• Bsc. degree in education or relevant licence/certificate.
• Kindergarten teacher experience in teaching numeracy and literacy (Montessori way or Waldorf training).
• Good planning and organization skills /admin skills and is able to plan exciting curriculum.
• Open to nature based free learning and someone who enjoys the outdoors.
• Preferably but not necessarily knowledge of "nature based free learning”
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Creative and flexible.
• Good computer skills, Word, Excel.
• Someone who believes in un-schooling.
• Travelled and exposed to European, Canadian, American or Scandinavian schooling and mentality.
• Experience working with children aged 18 months - 7 years.
• Preferably someone who is already a parent.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 100,000 - 150,000/= (Approx. 1,000 – 1,500 USD) depending on skills and experience

Deadline: 30th March 2017
          
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2l62jSn 

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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Primary School Teacher

Primary School Teacher

We are currently recruiting in Kenya for our client a Multinational company in the outskirts of Nairobi that requires Primary School Teachers  for their primary school.

Primary School Teachers:

This teaching position reports to the Head Teacher

The Company is seeking qualified Primary School Teachers who have acquired a very high level of competence in the noble teaching profession. The job requires the talent,

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Hairdressing & Beauty Instructor (Jobs, kenyan Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya, March 2015)

Mukuru Slums Development Projects: The MSDP Skills Training Centre is located in Lunga Lunga and aims to empower youth of Mukuru community with skills to improve their social economic status and well-being and to offer holistic education that empowers the Mukuru community to become agents of transformation of their own.In line with our training needs we are pleased to invite applications for the following position: Hairdressing & Beauty Instructor

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Early Grade Reading Coach (Jobs, kenyan Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya, March 2015)

Early Grade Reading Coach (EGRC)

Mukuru Slums Development Project

Name of the project: Tusome: an early grade literacy programme

No of positions: 5

Place: Nairobi, Mukuru Informal settlement

Reporting to: Project Manager Education

Reporting date: Immediately

Background: MSDP is a local NGO based in Mukuru Slums working with children, youth and women. MSDP in partnership with concern worldwide is implementing educational programmes in complementary schools in Nairobi slums.

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Graduate Teacher (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

Title: Graduate Teacher
 

Industry: Primary School
 

Location: Athi River
 

Our Client a fast growing Christian Oriented Private Primary School in Athi River area is seeking to recruit Graduate Mathematics and Kiswahili teacher who will assist in the running of the day to day activities of the institution. 

The ideal candidate must be mature and with a heart for mission and a personal Christian faith and active spiritual life which is sustaining and fresh.

The successful candidate would ideally have:

• Broad, solid foundations or knowledge of teaching upper primary school.
• Leadership experience.
• Experience and understanding of the Kenyan National Curriculum.
• An emotional intelligence which allows him/her to appreciate people of many ages and cultures, and to enjoy working with them.
• The insight to immediately grasp and relate to the particular culture, educational principles and true purpose of the School.
• An energy, imagination and vision for how this Christian school should develop and the ability to convey this to a team of colleagues and other stakeholders in the school community.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) from a recognized institution.
• Should be able to teach both Maths and Kiswahili in upper primary.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• The resilience and sense of humor needed to deal with complex issues of types which are beyond any one person’s strengths.

To apply, send your CV ONLY to applications@flexi -personnel.com before Friday 6th March 2015.  Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Teaching Jobs (Several Vacancies) (Jobs in Kenya, February 2015)

Title: Teaching Jobs (Several Vacancies)

St. Christopher’s Schools
 

Kindergarten

• Kindergarten Teacher

Preparatory School

• Key Stage 1 teacher
• Key Stage 2 Teacher
• Teaching Assistant
• Boys Physical Education

Secondary School

• Head of Boys Physical Education
• Head of Swimming
• Music
• Mathematics
• ICT Technician/Support
• Science
• Art
• English
• Mathematics Learning Support - Part time

Required for September 2015

Experience of the British National Curriculum preferred. 

Candidates offering a quality extracurricular activity have a distinct advantage.

Apply to Mr. David M.M.Dunn
The Headmaster with a cover letter and curriculum vitae by Friday 13th March, 2015.

Email: applications2015@scslearning.com and info@scslearning.com. 

Please state subject on email title.

Website: www.scslearning.com

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English and/or French Teacher (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: English and/or French Teacher

Mount Kenуa Academу Senior School is a not-for-profit daу and boarding co-educational school which offers both the Kenуan National Curriculum and IGCSE invite applications from well-qualified applicants for the following position:

English and/or French Teacher

The position is for an eхperienced teacher to join one or both departments and teaching qualification essential.

• Knowledge of IGCSE as well as KCSE would be a great advantage.
• Preference will be given to those who have British Curriculum and middle management eхperience.

Start date could be as earlу as June.

Ηe or She must:

• Possess a BED degree or equivalent or a PGDE
• Ηave a good understanding of both the IGCSE and the KCSE Curriculums

Interested candidates should applу bу e-mail together with a covering letter and detailed., a telephone number and names of three referees bу Fridaу 28th March 2014

The Principal

Mount Kenуa Academу Senior School

P.O. Boх 521-10100,

Nуeri

Tel: 061-2030017, 2031142 / 0723 977666 / 0716 211388

istamp@mtkenуaacademу.co.ke/ info@mtkenуaacademу.co.ke

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Teaching Jobs (Several Vacancies) (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Teaching Jobs (Several Vacancies)

Braeburn Schools Ltd

The Braeburn Group of International Schools has 8 school compounds across Kenya. All Braeburn Schools follow the National Curriculum of England and Wales.

We prepare students for IGCSEs, A Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), and National Diploma.

All candidates must have a relevant teaching degree and experience working in an international school.

We are seeking teachers for the following positions in our cuses across the country:

Nairobi:

• Class Teachers (KSI & KS2)
• Primary SENCOPrimary Teaching Assistants
• ICT (KS3 & 4)
• English (KS3 to A Level and/or IB)
• Physics (KS3 – 5)
• Biology / Chemistry (KS3 – 5)
• Food & Nutrition (KS3 & 4)
• Secondary SENCO
• Secondary Science

Mombasa:

• Class Teachers (KSI & KS2)

Thika:

• SEN Teacher,
• PE Teacher
• Counselor
• Head of Boarding

Kisumu:

• EYFS Teacher
• Year 6 Teacher
• English (KS3 & 4)
• PE & Swimming Teacher (KS2 – 4)

Starting Date for all positions: August 2014

Applications Closing Date: 19 March 2014

All Braeburn employees are expected to commit them selves fully to the curricular and extra-curricular aspects of the schools.

Apply immediately enclosing a letter of application, full CV, a recent passport photograph and the contacts of two referees via email to: vicky.ndiema@braeburn.ac.ke

clearly stating the position you are applying for in the subject line.

See our website for more details: www.braeburn.com

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Head of the Senior Section of the School

Title: Head of the Senior Section of the School

IAPS Co-educational, Weekly Boarding and Day For September 2014. The Banda, a British Curriculum IAPS school (1 – 13 years) with small classes of friendly and motivated pupils, invites applications for the post below. The school has an enviable reputation for academic, cultural and sporting excellence.

Head of the Senior Section of the School

The Banda School comprises three sections: Pegasus Pre-Prep (Nursery – Year 1); the Junior School (Years 2 – 4) and the Senior School (Years 5 – 8).

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and well organised teacher to join the Senior Leadership Team and manage this section of the school (Years 5 – 8).

The position will primarily involve responsibility, in conjunction with the Headmistress, for secondary school liaison and pupil scholarship preparation.

Some teaching is also required in Science and/or Mathematics and an ability to coach the school’s major sports is an advantage.

A job description, person specification and application form are available on the website.

Completed application form, with a covering letter, Curriculum Vitae, photograph, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees should reach the Headmistress by Wednesday 12th March, 2014

Tel: (00254-20) 8891220160 I 3547828

E-mail: office@bandaschool.com

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Teacher (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Teacher

A private School in Nakuru County requires the services of Quality Assurance Assessor who should meet the following conditions.

Requirements:

• English or Kiswahili teacher who have been a national marker.
• Should be a performer with proven track records
• To be in charge of curriculum development.
• A committed Christian and to have done guidance and counseling.
• To be over 40 years and above.

Kindly send your CV’S and Testimonials to

The Advertiser,

P.O. Box 16309-20100

Nakuru

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Upper Primary Literacy & Social Studies Teacher (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Upper Primary Literacy & Social Studies Teacher

Location: Kibera

Reports to: Kibera School for Girls Headmistress

Hours: Monday- Friday, 7am to 5pm

Shining Hope for Communities has developed an innovative, community-driven model to combat inter-generational cycles of poverty and gender inequality in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social services for all. In August 2009, we founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first entirely free school for girls in Kibera. The second step of our model provides the community-at-large with tangible benefits through a community center adjacent to the school.

The unique services we offer include sanitary eco-toilets, a library and cyber café, gender violence support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth center, access to water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs. We also operate the Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and maternal health.

By investing in health and economic success through a school for girls, we demonstrate that benefitting women benefits the whole community, cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society. Shining Hope for Communities invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the following vacant position:-

Primary Purpose:

To create a flexible upper primary Literacy & Social Studies program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members

About Kibera School for Girls:

The Kibera School for Girls is the first free primary school for girls in the Kibera slum.

The school strives to empower the young women of Kibera to imagine and then enact their own solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems by providing a superior education.

The Kibera School for Girls creates lifelong learners who take with them the skills to change their own lives and feel a responsibility to give back to others.

School Mission:

• The Kibera School for Girls provides an education rooted in principles of tolerance, creativity, and self-directed learning. The school provides a supportive environment for young women to realize their full potentials through a strong arts program, a focus on literacy, a science and math program, and opportunities for students to find and learn about their own passions.
• The Kibera School for Girls was founded based on recognition of a need for educational reform in Kenya and a desperate need for empowering educational spaces for women. By providing all female role models, employing talented and passionate female teachers and staff from Kibera, and serving the neediest students the school is a beacon of hope.
• We believe in teaching children that anything is possible with hard work and education, in classrooms where children learn at their own pace, and in creating an environment that is challenging, engaging, and creative.
• Through principles of creativity, non-discrimination, free education, and communal and parental engagement The Kibera School for Girls will bring social and systemic change to pass.

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teaches upper primary literacy and social studies using KSG’s curriculum.
• Works with elementary school teachers to further develop and improve their literacy and social studies knowledge and lessons.
• 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.
• Assesses students’ literacy skills and social studies knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• 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.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelors of Education. With a concentration in Language and Humanities preferred.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used to teach literacy and social studies instruction for grades 4-8.
• At least three years of experience teaching middle-school literacy.
• Desire to be held accountable for student academic growth and academic results.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers.
• Analytical problem-solver and solutions-oriented strategic thinker who overcomes difficult challenges.
• Technological proficiency.
• Professional demeanor, strong work-ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills.
• Ambitious nature interested in growing as an educator and reaching high standards professionally.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Manager, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org

So as to reach us no later than 28th February 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Kindergarten Teacher (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Kindergarten Teacher 

Our client is an upcoming private accredited kindergarten center catering to young children one (1) to seven (7) years of age.

Our Client is looking for a young, energetic and passionate individual to fill the position of Kindergarten Teacher

Job Purpose

The Job holder will Provide an educational program for kindergarten students in an environment favourable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with children to promote positive attitudes ofself-worth; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each child’s ability; establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members

Key responsibilities

• Teaches elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to children from 4 to 6 years old, to promote their physical, mental, and social development:
• Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in facility, such as preschool or day care centre.
• Plans individual and group activities for children, such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Supervises activities, such as field visits, group discussions, and dramatic play acting, to stimulate students’ interest in and broaden understanding of their physical and social environment.
• Fosters cooperative social behavior through games and group projects to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults.
• Encourages students in singing, dancing, rhythmic activities, and in use of art materials, to promote self-expression and appreciation of esthetic experience.
• Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care.
• Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid overstimulation and fatigue.
• Observes children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance, and to evaluate progress.
• Demonstrates activity.
• Structures play activities to instil concepts of respect and concern for others.
• Monitors individual and/or group activities to prevent accidents and promote social skills.
• Reads books to entire class or to small groups.
• Confers with parents to explain preschool and kindergarten program and to discuss ways they can develop their child’s interest.
• Discusses students’ problems and progress with parents.
• Plans instructional activities for teacher aide.
• Administers tests to determine each child’s level of development according to design of test.
• Attends staff meetings.

Minimum Requirements

• A Certificate/Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor s Degree an added advantage
• A minimum of 1 year of professional early childhood education teaching experience required
• Montessori curriculum experience an added advantage

Knowledge and attributes

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum practice for 4 and 5 year old children
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and openness to new ideas in education practices, particularly related to Kindergarten Prep curriculum and materials
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to create partnerships with families
• Proven strength in verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Passionate, energetic, motivated, driven and fun

Salary: Kshs. (12,000 –

How to Apply 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

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TEACHERS (2 POSITIONS) (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title:Teachers (Two Positions)

Moi High School – Kabarak is a private Christian Co-educational institution offering 8.4.4 curriculum. The school is located in Rongai District, Nakuru County, about 20km from Nakuru along Nakuru – Eldama Ravine Road.

School Vision – To be a Christian School of Choice.

The school would like to fill the following vacancy;

Teachers (Two)

One (1) teacher of Mathematics and Physics

One (1) teacher of Kiswahili.

Qualifications

• Holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Education and above.
• Must be registered with the Teachers’ Service Commission.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience with exemplary KCSE Results.
• Trained KNEC examiners will have an added advantage.

Interested candidates should send their applications, curriculum vitae, accompanying copies of certificates and testimonials to the following address;

The Chief Principal

Moi High School – Kabarak

P.O Box 10 – 20157,

Kabarak

Application should include telephone number(s) and details of current and past remuneration. Applications should reach us on or before or before Friday 24th January 2014. “Remember God Your Creator in the days of your youth…”(Ecc 12:1)

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