Kiswahili Teacher Job September 2015 – Shining Hope for Communities

Position: Kiswahili Teacher

1 Position

Location: Mathare
Reports to: MSG ECD Coordinator
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 4:30am

Key and Responsibilities

• Should be able to teach Kiswahili well to all students
• 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.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements
The candidate should have;

• Must have P1 training certificate from a recognized institution, Diploma or B.e.d will be an added advantage. Priority will be given to those who have concentration in Kiswahili
• At least 2 years’ experience teaching upper primary, particularly Class 7&8
• Should be willing to give in extra hours at no extra pay
• Good communication skills
• Male teachers are particularly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates can apply to jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org by C.O.B 2nd October 2015.