Elementary Homeroom Teacher at The International School of Kenya

The International School of Kenya is well-known for its unmistakable culture of quality, exceptional care, and limitless opportunities. We instill a passion for and dedication to rigorous academic and personal exploration in our students. ISK students grow up in a community where every student is known and supported, and has the opportunity to personalize th...

 

Elementary Homeroom Teacher

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching 

Every educator’s primary responsibility is to ensure student learning success and provide for the individual learning needs of each student. Some specific responsibilities for the Elementary School Homeroom Teacher role include:

  • Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment
  • Planning and delivering engaging lessons based on ISK’s curriculum and pedagogical approaches, including inquiry and concept-based learning
  • Regularly assessing and evaluating student progress to inform teaching and learning
  • Recognizing and addressing diverse learning needs, differentiating instruction to accommodate various styles and abilities
  • Maintaining open communication with parents and keeping them informed about their child's progress
  • Providing guidance and support in both academic and personal development, addressing social, emotional, and behavioral concerns
  • Working collaboratively with other teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive learning environment
  • Engaging in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends and exemplary research-based practices
  • Demonstrating cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to the diverse backgrounds and needs of students and their families
  • Engaging in parent-student-teacher conferences
  • Participating in and supervising an intercultural trip (2-4 days).
  • Attending relevant departmental, divisional, and K-12 professional meetings
  • Assisting with accreditation and authorization
  • Implementing the school’s strategic focus areas (SFAs)
  • Sponsoring a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity
  • Performing other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the administration

What you will need

  • Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in a relevant subject(s)
  • Teacher certification from an accredited university/college
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant teaching experience
  • Cultural proficiency and understanding of intercultural learning with teaching experience in a multicultural setting
  • Competent in using educational technology, including Google Suite, and experience integrating technologyFluent English speaker with excellent writing and communication skills

Solid understanding of pedagogy and instructional approaches aligned with ISK’s educational aims:

  • Constructivism, conceptual inquiry, transdisciplinary
  • Understanding by Design and Universal Design for Learning
  • Workshop model (structure and philosophy)
  • Inclusion
  • Responsive Classrooms and Restorative Justice

Method of Application

Interested candidates should complete their application no later than December 8, 2023 for the 2024-25 school year.
Once complete please email to recruitment@isk.ac.ke . (The review of files will begin as soon as applications are received). Candidates should note that, in the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, ISK reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline mentioned above and to bring the search to a close

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