Montessori Kindergarten Teacher

Working in a creative and fast-paced environment, the Montessori Teacher will report to the Head Teacher and have the following responsibilities:

• Carefully and actively monitor the welfare and holistic development of every child in your care, following appropriate policies and procedures to ensure their physical and emotional safety at all times
• Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in various environments including classrooms, online, and student homes.
• Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
• Participate in professional activities designated by the Head Teacher or Head of School, which may include workshops, insets, meetings, assessment, reporting to parents, planning and other professional pursuits.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating learning environment where all children feel safe and valued.
• Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
• Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
• Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.
• Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
• Participating in school activities and accompanying students on field trips.
• Interviewing and assisting with the orientation and training of all new teachers.
• Updating records on the school database and handling various other administrative tasks.

About You

The successful candidate will excel at operating in a creative, diverse and fluid environment. Your qualifications include the following: 

• Bachelor of Education (ECD) or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Teaching, Education, or a related discipline.
• Montessori Diploma or completed training at an accredited Montessori Center.
• TSC registered.
• Good teaching experience
• Additional courses or training in Education would be advantageous. Demonstrable computer proficiency can handle virtual learning.
• Passionate about alternative education.
• An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
• Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.

About Us

Gates and Bridges Academy is a teacher-led, parent-powered school located in the Kilimani/Lavington area of Nairobi, Kenya. The school offers small class sizes for students in kindergarten, with a maximum of 15 students per class. The curriculum includes instruction in Math, Language, Culture, Sensorial, and Practical Life, and each class has a lead teacher providing instruction across these subjects.

The school emphasizes outdoor exploration, physical education, mindfulness, socio-emotional development, and foreign language instruction. Children start each day with a morning circle for devotions and enjoy language instruction, movement opportunities, and activities such as soccer, dance, ballet, swimming, music instruments, and languages (Chinese, French, Kiswahili, Spanish, and some vernaculars). Field trips once a term add to their classwork with experiences such as a day at the zoo or a shamba (farm). The school also offers online immersive experiences when distance learning is required and homeschooling support.

Interested qualified candidates should apply