Teacher Kiswahili

KISWAHILI TEACHER  - MYP IB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF STILL I RISE, NAIROBI

Area: Education

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Direct Supervisor: Head of Teaching & Learning

Contract: 12 months fixed term employment contract, with possibility of renewal (full time)

Compensation: Dependent on experience

We are now seeking an open-minded, thoughtful and creative Kiswahili teacher to join our team. You will inspire and educate children in Kiswahili language classes which follow the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) programme - You join Still I Rise with a clear pathway of growth and promotion. We offer extensive professional development in a wide range of areas as well as full sponsorship of your participation in official IB training workshops! 

We therefore hire proactive educators who demonstrate genuine care for each child, a hunger to offer them the best, and an infectious passion for the curricular and extracurricular activities they lead.  If you are a qualified teacher and this sounds like a challenge which suits you, we warmly invite you to apply!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, deliver and facilitate dynamic, active, and creative Kiswahili language lessons for diverse classes of students aged 10-15. Create enhanced opportunities for real-life applications of concepts using available resources and project based learning.
• Plan and deliver introductory Kiswahili classes on a weekly basis.
• Review and monitor the progress of all students and identify their individual learning needs. Differentiate instruction to meet those needs of the students, providing extra support to those students who are below grade level.
• Sensitively and appropriately provide pastoral care to our students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Handle urgent situations with consummate professionalism and in accordance with our Discipline Policy and Safeguarding Policy, utilising the school’s support network as necessary.
• Conduct regular formative and summative assessments, recording and reporting grades and performance.
• Attend and participate in regular professional development activities.
• Help our school excel with your participation and leadership in community engagement, competitions, school trips and other activities.
• Contribute to the development and leadership of our extracurricular programmes.
• Under the supervision of the Head of Teaching and Learning, provide feedback on quality and wellbeing to ensure programmes are designed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated to maximise positive impact on vulnerable children

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Native or proficient knowledge of the Kiswahili language written and oral;
• Teaching Service Commission (TSC) Number;
• Academic or Professional Certificates;
• Bachelors in Education or equivalent language teaching experience considered;
• At least two years  teaching experience;
• Completion of CRB/Background check;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills;
• Ability to mentor students on a daily basis;
• Commitment and willingness to work in a challenging and changing environment;
• Curiosity, ambition, willingness to create and experiment new teaching techniques;
• Determined team player.
• Tanzanian citizenship is a plus but Kenyan nationals will also be considered. 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA 

• Experience teaching children and teenagers;
• Experience working with refugee populations;
• Experience working with vulnerable people.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are invited to submit their application including their CV, cover letter and TSC Number by emailing: 

hrnairobi@stillirisengo.org and specifying the subject “KISWAHILI TEACHER”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.