Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Roles and Responsibilities
• To take the lead in the implementation of the NRC's alternative education programs at the school level.
• To conduct on-the-job teacher training and mentoring of inexperienced teachers. The teacher should be able to efficiently identify training gaps, complement, and assist the teachers during the lesson.
• Adhere to and promote NRC's Child Safeguarding policy in your interaction with children under your care.
• Conduct teaching in a manner that promotes the social and emotional well-being of learners. Promote the use of NRC’s Better Learning Program (BLP) in the classroom.
• Teach all subjects to primary learners (normally slightly over-age) on alternative education programs (accelerated, catch-up) at the primary level with the aim of returning them to formal school to take the KCPE examination.
• To serve as a model and mentor for inexperienced teacher colleagues.
• To provide on-the-job training, mentor, and supervise new/inexperienced teachers.
• Take the lead in guiding the teaching team on the lesson content while referring to the curricular provided.
• Document the day-to-day progress that is to be used for the improvement of the program.
• Deliver lessons and organize learning activity sessions in the subject of specialization.
• Together with the Education Officer, prepare the scheme of work and required lesson plans.
• Keep records of students' attendance, progress, and assessment.
• Prepare and administer continuous assessment tests and internal examinations to assess learners' progress and knowledge assimilation
• Together the senior AEP teachers submit evaluations, attendance sheets, and monthly reports to the Head Teacher and Education Officer.
• Ensure availability of all the necessary teaching aids and materials in liaison with the Education Officer.
• Remain up to date on pedagogical methods and ensure a child-friendly environment where each child's needs are identified and addressed.
• Monitor and support each learner and inform students of their progress.
• Maintain good communications with parents concerning the progress of their children.
• Maintain positive relationships with UN/NGO partners, community, leaders, parents, and children. Promote the uptake of AEP for eligible learners.
• Any other duties that may be given by the supervisor.

Qualifications
• Be a Kenya citizen
• Have at least five years of teaching experience in Primary School
• Being a registered teacher with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) must attach a copy of a valid registration certificate.
• Hold P1 Certificate/Education or recognized two-year Diploma in two of the following subjects: English, Kiswahili, Somali, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, or Islamic or Christian Religious Education.
• High level of personal integrity, cultural awareness & sensitivity, and empathy for children.
• High standard of English methodology including oral skills and teaching English to speakers of other languages. Knowledge of Ng’aturkan is an added advantage.

Education level
• P1 Certificate, Diploma, College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities
• Experience in Mentoring.
• Having simple individual counseling and conflict resolution skills
• Keen in ensuring accuracy and precision in all his/her works with attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented, with the ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision.
• Ability to work and live in a generally insecure and harsh environment
• Excellent communication skills, flexible, readily adaptable to new challenges and approaches.
• Knowledge and experience of special needs education and practice are a plus factor.
• Clear vision and creativity
• Flexibility, reliability, and team spirit
• Ability to work long hours and in challenging situations


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Norwegian Refugee Council on ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply


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