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The 1st Steiner-Waldorf Kindergarten opened in 1998... ...in a small house along the Magadi Road on the outskirts of Nairobi. It was led by 3 teachers from Germany (Florian, Vojko and Irmgard). The following year the school moved to Mbagathi extending the kindergarten to a 1st Grade primary class. The Mbagathi Steiner school continues to run successfully...

  • English /Literature Teacher

    JOB SUMMARY

    To teach and educate learners according to the School curriculum and the education needs, abilities, and attainment of the potential of individual students.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to all students in the class.
    • Teach according to individual students' and groups' educational needs, abilities, and achievements.
    • Adopt and work towards the implementation of the school strategic plan.
    • Assess, record, and report students' development, progress, attainment, and behavior to parents and relevant officials.
    • Contribute to oral and written reports and references relating to students.
    • Comply with arrangements within the national framework for the appraisal of student performance.
    • Promote general progress and well-being of students.
    • Provide guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters, further education, and future careers.
    • Review and evaluate their teaching and learning strategies, methodologies, and programs aligned with the school and Waldorf curriculum.
    • Advise and collaborate with other teachers and school officials to prepare and develop courses to study, teaching materials, teaching programs, teaching methods, and assessments.
    • Ensure high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching.
    • Maintain order and discipline among students and continuously safeguard their health and safety during games and swimming.
    • Participate in staff, parent, and student meetings.
    • Ensure the safe custody, use, and periodic maintenance of equipment used during lessons.
    • Monitor attendance of students in class.
    • Attend parents' sessions and provide them with comprehensive reports on their child's progress.

    Academic Qualifications    

    • Degree in Education. (English/Literature).
    • Diploma/ Certificate in Waldorf Education.
    • Diploma in International Baccalaureate (IB) will be an added advantage.

    Professional Qualifications    

    • Teachers' Service Commission registration.

    Length of Experience    

    • 5 years

    Types of Experience    

    • Teaching in an international school.
    • Teaching Experience in a Waldorf School will be an added advantage.

    Finance Assistant

    JOB SUMMARY

    To teach and educate learners according to the School curriculum and the education needs, abilities, and attainment of the potential of individual students.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Assisting with all aspects of the development and effective operation of the finance function within the School.
    • Assisting with operating and monitoring all school accounts and budgets, ensuring the safe receipt and handling of cash and cash equivalent, and the reconciliation of transactions.
    • Completing administrative routines relating to orders, invoices, cheques, income, payroll, and the receipt and distribution of goods and services.
    • Assisting with the establishment and maintenance of an accounting system to detail all assets, liabilities, equities, obligations, expenditures, and current and projected revenues.
    • Processing payments, following required authorization, and ensuring cheques are signed by relevant signatories.
    • Processing orders and ensuring sufficient funds are available beforehand, receiving delivered goods, and processing invoices.
    • Issuing petty cash payments, ensuring required receipts and authorizations are obtained for all purchases.
    • Ensuring the safe receipt, handling, and banking of money and cheques received.
    • Assisting the Finance Manager with all aspects of payroll administration within the relevant deadlines, including preparation of timesheets, submission of variations and new details, entry of sickness data, handling of tax queries and any others.
    • Providing assistance to staff regarding financial issues (e.g., placing and following up orders, advising of best value, providing details of alternative suppliers).
    • Liaising with suppliers, contractors, other schools and organizations, and budget holders and attending to queries as required by the finance manager.
    • Assisting the Finance Manager in organizing the letting of school premises, dealing with initial inquiries, sending out documentation and contracts, and liaising with staff as required.
    • Contributing to the evaluation and development of financial systems and procedures.
    • Aiding in the selection of suppliers and service providers in catering, maintenance, office supplies, furniture, and equipment, first aid materials, and general procurement of goods/services where applicable.

    Academic Qualifications    

    • Degree in Business/Procurement/Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or a related field from a recognized university.

    Professional Qualifications    

    • CPA OR ACCA Part 1.

    Length of Experience    

    • 2 years

    Types of Experience    

    • Proficiency in QuickBooks, Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and accounting systems.
    • Strong background in procurement management systems with an understanding of procurement regulation and processes.
    • Knowledge in accounting.
     

    Method of Application

    If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications, send your application to hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke indicating the Finance Assistant position In the subject line and the current and expected salary. Kindly submit your application by Wednesday, 15th February 2023.

Job Info
Job Category: Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 15 February 2023
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 06-02-2023
No of Jobs: 2
Start Publishing: 06-02-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 06-02-2065
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