Kenya: TEACHER

Organization: Heshima Kenya

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 08 Apr 2016

Position Overview

Heshima Kenya is a nonprofit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya dedicated to identifying, protecting and empowering unaccompanied refugee minors, especially adolescent girls, through our specialized shelter, education and advocacy programs. The Girl’s Empowerment Project is comprised of a diverse group of participants from different countries of origin with varying educational, language, and literacy levels. Using the Government of Kenya’s adult education curriculum, combined with a student centered teaching approach, it is expected that the Teacher position will carry out program goals and objectives related to the classroom and GEP participants under the supervision of the GEP Program Manager.

Tasks and Outputs:

1. Lead in developing post primary education curriculum tailored to suit adult education learners ?


2. Develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the education curriculum objectives and keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum


3. Facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with learners and by organization of learning resources and the classroom learning environment including creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment.


4. Develop and foster appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of learners, according to their ability and aptitude.


5. Assess and record progress and prepare learners for examination. Link leaners knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further, and challenge and inspire learners to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.


6. Maintain discipline in class. If and when a learner fails to attend class without notification, take necessary action and report to the GEP Coordinator for immediate follow up


7. Provide feedback to the GEP Coordinator, the Senior Program Manager, and Country Director on learners progress during meetings


8. Work closely with volunteers, selected and screened by the GEP Program Manager to facilitate one on one tutoring with GEP participants after having identified areas in need of additional work, and provide materials and support to volunteers as necessary.


9. Identify and develop working relationships with external adult education programs and testing centers for HK participants who may pursue Kenya Secondary Certification. Coordinate and monitor participants’ progress and attendance in said programs


10. Complete enrollment and individual assessments for each GEP participant. Maintain standardized and unit testing and evaluation schedule in classroom providing updated scores and evaluations to the GEP Coordinator on monthly basis.


11. Assist in compiling and writing weekly and monthly notes on each participant enrolled addressing their progress and evaluations of participant’s participation


12. Effectively meet post-primary targets while maintaining the highest of standards expected.


13. Communicate immediately to the GEP Coordinator any challenges that affect the quality of teaching in the classroom, or hinder meeting project goals and outcomes in order that solutions are created and implemented in a timely manner.


14. Strive to develop individual relationships with each participant and ensure that they have access to one on one communication when needed.


15. Maintain strict confidentiality with regard to each participant served in any and all Heshima Kenya’s Programs


16. Attend weekly staff meetings when requested and contribute feedback and ideas on how to strengthen programs.


17. Organize and take part in GEP events, afternoon projects, field trip and any other activities that take place in the GEP.


18. Support the GEP team with any other support if and when requested.

Qualifications:

1. 
   

   Applicants must have a minimum of first degree in Education or Higher Diploma in specialized Adult education.

   
   


2. 
   

   Fluent in English and Swahili.

   
   


3. 
   

   Experience on teaching and knowledge on adult education curriculum

   
   


4. 
   

   Basic skills in guidance and counseling of refugee related issues in Kenya

   
   


5. 
   

   Superb data collection, organizational, time management skills

   
   


6. 
   

   Proficient in Microsoft Office software and using internet as a resource

   
   


7. 
   

   Candidate must be flexible and able to work beyond class room times when necessary

   
   


8. 
   

   Excellent interpersonal skills; can work independently and with teams

   
   


9. 
   

   Must be highly organized, creative, detail oriented and work effectively under pressure with competing priorities

   
   

How to apply:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should send an application letter indicating current & expected salary and a detailed CV with daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned on or before Friday 8^th April 2016.

The Country Director, Heshima Kenya. P.O Box 63192-00619. Nairobi/ Email: hr2015@heshimakenya.org with a cc to info@heshimakenya.org. Clearly state the subject of the email as Level 4 Teacher

Applicants should be ready to begin immediately

Note: HK is any equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.