Role Summary:
Every child needs to cultivate their skills in a safe and inclusive environment. It is a teacher's responsibility at Flying Kites Academy to ensure they implement "a holistic approach" and that teachers are the trusted adults that students approach for assistance or guidance. Teachers are the pillars of a safe, inclusive, and gender-transformative learning environment for both boys and girls. The teacher is accountable for igniting a genuine enthusiasm for learning while ensuring that every student is empowered to realize their human rights and challenge harmful stereotypes. A teacher at FKA is responsible for:
Curriculum Instructional Excellence: You will deliver high-impact instruction aligned with Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, supporting FKA Mission and Vision.
You are responsible for implementing Gender-Transformative Education (GTE) across your classes. Actively foster a classroom culture that promotes equity for both boys and girls.
Whole Child Approach & Students Safeguarding: Cultivate a culture of physical, social, and emotional well-being of your students. Be a mentor and the first responder to student needs, where every learner is safe and supported.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Child Protection & Safeguarding:Set and uphold behavioural expectations in the classroom, managing student behaviour using positive discipline strategies. Create a culture where students come to you as the trusted adult.
Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment, in line with the FKA Strategy
Design effective lesson plans and projects that meet learning objectives, are aligned to curriculum standards, and follow the FK approach
Deliver engaging instruction using a variety of visual/audio strategies to facilitate learning, accommodating the diverse needs of learners and different learning styles
Develop teaching aids and learning materials to meet the learning styles and interests of learners
Develop, administer, and grade assessments aimed at measuring learning progress
Make appropriate use of assessment data, providing feedback and making adjustments for improvement in teaching and learning
Maintain accurate records of students' attendance, behaviour, performance, and records of critical incidents
Support students to explore career pathways, to discover and nurture their talents, and to learn about learning opportunities
Plan and execute learning in-class and outdoor activities. Support school events and co-curricular activities
Regularly communicate with parents and caregivers through the established FKA communication channels, proactively engaging parental participation in learning
Observe and understand students' behaviour and report noted incidents of violence, neglect, or any form of child abuse.
Collaborate and maintain positive relationships with parents, students, and other school stakeholders
Continuously develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge through self-directed learning and FKA professional development activities
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibility for management and supervision of daily duties, including but not limited to supervision of assemblies, school meals, student arrivals, and student release.
Participate in FKSN school network activities, modelling FK practices, and learning from network schools
Contribute to special projects at Flying Kites and participate in working committees
Collaborate with the social work team in providing individualised support to students
Advance the mission of FK by participating in activities and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding, and promoting their mission and vision
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ Years of experience for a Kenyan organization in a child-centric CBO, NGO, or School environment, teaching:
A holder of a Bachelor's of Education- (Science) Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics (MUST be TSC Registered)
Reliable, excellent work ethic, and time management
Strong classroom management skills
Strong subject expertise in at least three learning areas
Demonstrated knowledge and skills of the CBC delivery approach and other best teaching practices
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in ICT, and integration in teaching and learning
Firm commitment to safeguarding and child protection
Skills and flexibility to work with a variety of students across grades and ability levels
Active listening skills, understanding, and adapting to students' various learning needs
Strong written and spoken communication, and oral presentation skills
Leadership skills: problem-solving, adapting to positive change, commitment to excellence, and best practices
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
An incident-free Children's Check and National Police Check (Certificate of Good Conduct) is a strict condition of employment and must be provided at the time of hire and updated on request, consistent with the organization's risk management procedures.
Consistent with the nature of this position, weekend and after-hours work is expected and required to meet organizational priorities.
Occasional outside normal travel may be required.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support coverage for domestic staff and other colleagues who are absent, on holiday, or on personal leave.
Working Conditions:
All Kenya-based positions are based in Njabini, Kenya, and subject to occasional interruptions in power and/or Internet access.
All of their programs and objectives serve children from preschool through young adults. Their workplace is thus regularly accessed and impacted by children.
Additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary at the discretion of the organizational leaders