Nova Academies Technology Educator Job in Kenya

Oct 15, 2016

Want to Develop 21st Century Youth?
 
Nova
Academies is a pan-African school network that prepares the next
generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching
methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills.

We look for
passionate and creative individuals who are eager  to bring in their
diverse perspectives and experiences to develop innovators and leaders
who will shape the African Century.

Position: Technology Educator
 

As
a Technology Educator you you will play a critical role in delivering
an exceptional 21st Century learning experience using technology to
solve real world problems  for our students using the 8.4.4 curriculum
combined with the best international practices. 

This
is an opportunity to be the technological force behind the creation of a
transformative school model with the future of Africa’s youth at stake

Function: School

Your role will be based at our Nova Ondiri Campus, Kikuyu Township, Kiambu County

Reports To: Principal

Our team culture is designed to reinforce our vision:

• We
  model the growth mindset we want our students to embody; you are
  challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other
  point in your life


• We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly


• We are radically open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities to help us grow


• We bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning

How will your  typical Week at Nova Look Like?

• Helping to design a world class computer studies programme that will be used in Nova schools across the region.


• Infusing joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence .


• You
  will be a founding member of the team that will develop the
  instructional model that we will use in our first school in Kenya in
  January 2016 and then in schools throughout the region.


• Ensure that technology is being used effectively and innovatively throughout the school


• Integrate interactive technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery


• Maintain
  professional competence in instructional techniques and in specialized
  teaching through in-service education activities and self-selected
  professional growth activities

Who you are?

• Energetic and passionate about education.


• You
  have a world-class understanding of technology, programming, hardware,
  and software. You have such a strong understanding that you are able to
  teach others.


• You
  are able to develop new ways of presenting information that are both
  exciting yet still accurate. You are creative in the ways that you
  approach technology.


• You’re
  not scared of change. You thrive in organizations that constantly adapt
  and evolve. enough to deal with the changes of plan and unexpected
  tasks that arise in a founding school.


• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject(s) Engineering, Computer Science etc


• Certificate in teaching or interest in obtaining a certificate in teaching


• You
  have distinctive experience and interest in technology (e.g., coding)
  and have used technology in your teaching or have taught about the
  facets of technology that you already know.


• Knowledge of C programming is an added advantage.

Does working at Nova Academies excite you? 
 

Then apply here: http://novaacademies.applytojob.com/apply/1q5Q0k/Technology-Educator 

If you’re a great fit, we will drop everything and call you immediately 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. 

Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.