History / Geography Teacher Job in Kenya – The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust

History / Geography Teacher Job in Kenya – The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust



We welcome more than 300 children on two campuses in Nairobi, Kenya. The Karen campus includes toddler, playgroup, and kindergarten classes as well as primary grades 1 to 8 as a well high school grades (beginning with class 9 in September 2020). The Lavington campus consists of toddler, playgroup, and kindergarten classes in addition to primary grades 1 and 2.

We are connected to the global Waldorf community and are part of the growing Waldorf movement in East Africa. Our school is proud to host mentors and teachers from around the world, offering a diverse experience for our children and community members alike.

We are governed by an elected Board of Trustees comprised of faculty, administration, parents, and respected members of the community. They, in partnership with the school management, develop and establish school policies, oversee financial decisions, and approve faculty and staff appointments.


To teach and educate learners according to the curriculum and the education needs abilities and attainment of potential of individual students.


Responsibilities


  • Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class.
  • Teaching according to education needs, abilities and achievement of individual students and groups of students.
  • Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan.
  • Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of student’s to parents and relevant officials.
  • Contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to students.
  • Complying with arrangements within the national framework for the appraisal of student performance.
  • Promoting general progress and wellbeing of students.
  • Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
  • Communicating, collaborating and consulting with other members of school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
  • Reviewing and evaluating his/her own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and
    programme in line with the school and national curriculum.
  • Advising and collaborating with other teachers and school officials to prepare and develop courses to study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
  • Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching in his/her classroom.
  • Participating in education and training courses as well as continuing professional development.
  • Maintaining order and discipline among students and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.
  • Participating in staff, parent and student meetings.
  • Ensuring the safe custody, use and periodic maintenance of equipment used during lessons.
  • Monitoring attendance of students in class.
  • Any other assigned duties.


    Requirements


  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Education (History and Geography).
  • A Diploma will be considered
  • Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
  • A certificate in Waldorf Education is an added advantage
  • At least 5 years ‘experience in teaching
  • Demonstrated computer skills
  • Clear English writing and communication skills
  • Demonstrated love for the subjects
  • Flexible and open to change.


    How to Apply


    If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications, send your application to hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke indicating the position title History / Geography Teacher on the subject line by Friday the 26th July, 2019.

    The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust (NWST) is an equal opportunity employer.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


    KAREN CAMPUS
    Miotoni Road
    +254 722 823 463
    info@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke


    LAVINGTON CAMPUS
    Mageta Road
    +254 728 617 423
    lavington@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke



    For more information and job application details, see; History / Geography Teacher Job in Kenya – The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust


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