Kiswahili Resident Teacher job at Nova Pioneer
JOB DETAILS:About The Role2023 High School Kiswahili Resident Teacher
Key responsibilities for the role include:• Teach and deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based Kiswahili lessons that align with the Kenya curriculum requirements.
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues.
• Develop lessons plans and partner with the Learning Design Team in reviewing and updating lessons when required/ desired.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited and interested in their academic excellence.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students both in academic and culture expectations.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of content and academic standards.
• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide effective student feedback so they internalize them.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior and model expected behaviour at all times for students to emulate
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization
• Serve as teacher on duty and/or boarding teacher on duty and support school wide programs aimed at behavior interventions.
• Timely capture of students data on academic outcomes and articulation of students progress to NP families and other stakeholders when called upon to do so.
• Serve as a home room teacher when called upon to do so.
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:• TSC certification and a relevant Degree in Education.
• Strictly 3+years teaching experience in Kiswahili.
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
High School Sports Coach job at Nova PioneerJOB DETAILS:About The Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:• Work with the Dean of Students to create a vision for the sports program and invest stakeholders in the vision.
• Oversee the regional athletics relationships and ensure the school is scheduled for all competition and matches.
• Create new and support existing partnering by reaching out to schools and other relevant places to seek for friendlies and other joint sporting events.
• Ensure appropriate preparation and management of all competitions and matches.
• Develop a strong school teams to represent the school in competitions.
• Develop a training program for all the training sessions in accordance with the school guidelines.
• Coach and instruct players individually or as a group regarding the rules , regulations, equipment and the techniques of the sport.
• Work with the Dean of Students to procure all needed sports equipment.
• Ensure attendance is taken at the beginning and the end of the training sessions.
• Hold coaching sessions with athletes throughout the academic day and residential evening.
• Coach multiple sports ( could include sports such as: basketball, football, rugby, tennis or swimming) and help with contributing to the development of enrichment and residential experiences for students.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of sports equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observing, assessing and recording students’ performance, giving appropriate feedback and maintaining records of pupils’ progress and development for the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
• Monitor the academic performance of the players and always ensure high standards are met.
• Providing pastoral care and support to students, providing them with a secure environment to learn.
• Ensure simple first aid procedures are done to injured students during sporting activities.
• Provide consistent rewards and/ or consequences for student behaviour.
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly growing organisation
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:• You have 1 - 3 years of experience in a similar position working with teenagers.
• You have basic refereeing skills. At least FIBA level 1 and Coaching Certifications.
• A relevant degree in Physical Education or Sports/ Recreational Science is desirable
• A post graduate diploma in Sports/ Recreational Science can be considered
• You possess effective coaching techniques and skills. You possess adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• You are able to communicate fluently- verbally and in writing in English. You are able to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. You are able to verbally respond to common inquiries from students
• You are knowledgeable in a variety of sports and athletic programs. A proven track record of implementing successful athletic programs is highly desirable.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to build relationships with stakeholders
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
• You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth