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Upper Elementary Homeroom Teacher

International School of Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Start July 2020

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary, Middle School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: A relevant subject

Additional School Requirements:

Student-centered and nurturing personality
Commitment to collaborative planning
Teacher certification from an accredited university/college
Minimum 2 years of relevant teaching experience
Cultural proficiency and understanding of intercultural learning
Proficiency with educational technology, including Google Suite
Fluent English speaker with excellent writing and communication skills
Flexibility and creativity

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Qualities:

Master’s Degree in a relevant subject(s)
Commitment to integrated, experiential, and personalized approaches to instruction
Teaching experience in a multi-cultural setting
Experience with Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop
Experience with the Understanding by Design curriculum model
Experience with inquiry-based learning
Experience with Virtual Learning Environment (e.g., Google Classroom) and electronic grade books
Experience in data analysis and goal setting to improve learning

Job Description:

Scope of Work:

The teacher’s primary responsibility is to ensure the success of each student as detailed in the ISK Mission, Vision and Educational AIMS. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in the four core subjects: Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science, as well as general instruction and management in a homeroom classroom. Additionally, the teacher will be expected to participate in a variety of collaborative teams and committees; fulfill supervision duties as assigned, including some evening and weekend events; and supervise/coach one co-curricular activity in the course of the year.

Specific Responsibilities:

Implement a program of study that adheres to the elementary school curriculum as adopted by the Board of Directors.
Work as a collaborative team member
Collaborate with colleagues in bringing the ISK Educational AIMS to life
Plan for the application of skills and concepts across disciplines and co-curricular activities
Differentiate instruction to address preferred learning styles
Support the philosophy of inclusion and the ongoing development of personalized, student-directed learning
Promote a positive learning environment, including high standards of Habits of Learning
Understand the school’s assessment philosophy and conduct ongoing assessment of student progress, using data obtained to adjust instructional content and techniques accordingly
Be available to assist students outside of class time and differentiate instruction based on student need
Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone, and parent-teacher conferences
Attend relevant departmental, divisional and K-12 professional meetings as necessary
Participate in faculty committees and curriculum development programs as required
Assume responsibility for meaningful professional growth
Maintain professional competence in instructional techniques and in specialized teaching through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities
Participate in and supervising an intercultural trip (2-4 days)
Sponsor a minimum of one extra-curricular student activity
Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Principal

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

The International School of Kenya (ISK) is a private, non-profit PreK-Grade 12 school created in 1976 through a joint partnership between the governments of the United States and Canada. Nestled on 50 acres of a former coffee plantation, ISK serves the educational needs of both expatriate and Kenyan students who seek a challenging, North American curriculum together with the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma program.

All decisions at ISK are guided by three foundation documents. Taken together, these documents define our purpose, the educational beliefs that drive learning, and the specific learning outcomes we are committed to developing in each student. Those three documents are the Mission, Vision, and Educational Aims.

Mission - ISK inspires and nurtures passion, creativity and ambition in pursuit of a better world.

Vision - Empowering students to create solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.

Educational Aims - We strive to develop students of character who learn, create, act and solve in a collaborative and engaging environment.

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