SHOFCO Teachers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

SHOFCO Teachers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya


Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) combats extreme poverty and gender inequity in Kenya by linking tuition-free schools for girls to a set of high-value, holistic community services for the urban poor.

In our model, a girls’ school becomes a portal for large-scale social change.

Through a demand-driven approach in grassroots development, our model extends beyond the schools for girls, broadening outreach by providing communities with integrated basic services through three other initiatives: health, community empowerment, and clean water and sanitation.

Overview

We are seeking three individuals that will be responsible for creating a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.

This aimed at ultimately developing a generation of strong, ethical, community-centered female leaders of tomorrow.

The available teaching roles include:

  • Music Teacher: Kibera,
  • English Teachers (1 in Mathare and 1 in Kibera)

    Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions

  • 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 a variety of instructional 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 and 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.

    Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Education with music Major or P1 with strong music teaching experience
  • P1 qualification with more than 3 yrs English teaching experience in upper classes including handling KCPE class

    Professional Qualifications

  • Any music professional experience e.g ABRSM only for music teachers

    Other requirements (unique/job specific)

  • At least three years of music or English teaching experience
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers
  • Should have composed and presented music items up to the National level only for music teachers

    Functional Skills:

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

    Behavioral Competencies / Attributes:

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

    Hours, Start Date and Duration:

  • Monday – Friday | 7.30 AM – 4.30PM

    Location / Workstation:

  • Kibera and Mathare ( State your preferred location)

    How to Apply

  • Interested applicants should send their applications together with a cover letter and CV to jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org or drop their hard copies at our Head Office in Kibera, Gatwekera.
  • Please state your current and Expected Gross salary in the Cover Letter.
  • Applications without this information will not be considered. DO NOT ATTACH TESTIMONIALS at this point.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Applications should reach us no later than 16th November 2018.

    Find jobs in Kenya. Jobs - Kenya jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Kenyan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Kenya.

    Jobs in Kenya - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Kenya.

    Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Kenya posted and updated daily - click here!

  • Click here to post comments

    Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Jobs Kenya.