Teacher

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.

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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

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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

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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

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Continuously develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge

through self-directed learning and FKA professional development

activities

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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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

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Advance the mission of FK by participating in activities and

responsibilities consistent with building, upholding, and promoting

their mission and vision

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

• Someone who can teach across grades 4 to 9.

• Teach other learning areas, including Integrated Science, Science and Technology, Pre-technical Studies and Agriculture.

● 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:

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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.

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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.

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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:

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All Kenya-based positions are based in Njabini, Kenya, and subject to

occasional interruptions in power and/or Internet access.

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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