Education Director Job in Nairobi Kenya – Tinker Education, EMCAST

Aug 12, 2017

Job Vacancy: Education Director – Tinker Education, EMCAST

Location: Nairobi
 

Job Category: Education Director
 

Qualification Level: Master’s Degree
 

Job Level: Full Time

 

Tinker Education is a part of Kenya’s innovative education through Teacher Training, STEM curriculum education, e-Learning, Digital Content Creation, and Pilot Project Implementation.

At Tinker Academy, our program teaches students computer science / coding with the integration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) Education.

We aim to demonstrate that the computer is a powerful tool for creativity and invention as we nurture your child to be a future innovator and idea maker.

Details: Tinker Education is seeking a highly motivated, career-orientated Education Director with strong parent communication skills, a collaborative, team-building approach to staff leadership and knowledge of the industry.
 

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree and have an awareness of STEM Education. 

He/ she must be able to relate well to children and adults and feel comfortable in a leadership role.
Honesty is integral to our business practice therefore the applicant must possess a high level of integrity. 

As part of a start-up, please note, our work environment is collaborative, flexible, fast-paced, and deadline driven.
 

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in Education, Education Leadership, or Education Administration


• Minimum 5 years teaching experience


• Minimum 2 years’ experience and demonstrated strengths as an education director


• Ability to drive, develop and lead education projects and programs


• Previous experience at international schools


• Understanding of STEM education, education technology and experience of E-Learning environments is advantageous


• Passion for education development, teaching and can demonstrate an ability to work well with children


• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills


• Great attention to detail


• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Ability to work across boundaries and cross-culturally


• Effectively interact, communicate, and work well as a team member


• Ability to build rapport and trust with stakeholders


• MS Office experience and OA (office automation) Skills


• Willingness to learn new products/technologies and promote the development of STEM education in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

The Executive Director position is at the management level with general responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Manage education at Tinker Academy


• Engage as a thought-leadership partner with management and directors to deliver high quality STEM education


• Direct and shape the curricula, contents and teaching processes


• Research and design educational materials and instructional methods


• Oversee the instructors:

1. Manage their teaching and administration work


2. Design and hold teaching workshops/seminars


3. Facilitate class reporting that defines the progress (successes and solutions to any challenges) of each student


4. Ensure the study of online/offline education materials for effective delivery of teaching


5. Ensure the learning development of students


6. Build a supportive culture in which you offer direction to instructors

• Effectively communicate with the team (and clients) with respect to content delivery, progress reports and student participation.


• Answer inquiries from internal business partners using your local knowledge of Kenya. 


• Promote efficiency, consistency, and professionalism.


• Assist with miscellaneous projects as needed, such as administrative support and training.

Please send your CV and cover letter to neene@tinkeredu.net outlining your interest and suitability for this position. 

Deadline: 1st September 2017