Integrated Science Teacher ( Njabini - Nyandarua County)

Integrated Science Teacher ( Njabini - Nyandarua County)

Flying Kites Leadership Academy - FKLA

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Job summary

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.

Min Qualification

Bachelors

Experience Level

Mid level

Experience Length

5 years

Language Requirement

English

Work Type

Full Time

Working Hours

8 to 5

Applicant Location

Kenya

Job descriptions & requirements

LOCATIONFlying Kites Academy – Njabini, Kenya

DEPARTMENTFlying Kites Academy

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

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPReports to the Head of School

About Flying Kites: At Flying Kites, we partner with teachers in rural Kenya to transform schools so that girls can thrive. By piloting programs and resources in our academy, we 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, our Theory of Change is underpinned by a set of inputs delivered at our Academy and across our 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 Flying Kites Academy 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 at FKA is responsible for:

● Curriculum Instructional Excellence: You will deliver high-impact instruction aligned with Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, supporting FKA Mission and Vision.

● You are responsible for implementing Gender-Transformative Education (GTE) across your classes by actively fostering a classroom culture that promotes equity for both boys and girls.

● Whole Child Approach & Student 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: “Essential duties” are those that an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation or additional staffing support.

● Child Protection & Safeguarding: Set and uphold behavioural expectations in the classroom, managing student behaviour 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 FKA Strategy ● Design effective lesson plans and projects that meet learning objectives, are aligned to curriculum standards, and follow the FK 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, behaviour, performance, and records of critical incidents

● Support students to explore career pathways, to discover and nurture their talents, and to learn about learning opportunities