The position
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan.
The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status.
We are looking for a passionate Teacher of Kiswahili to join an experienced team of IB educators at the Academy. The Teacher will be responsible for effective delivery of lessons and raising the standards of students achievements, monitoring and supporting students progress as well as supervising Internal Assessment, Personal Project and Extended Essay.
Duty & Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a passion for their subject that serves to motivate and encourage students to attain their personal best.
- Design engaging learning and assessment activities that develop deep understanding.
- Support students to be confident thinkers in a safe learning environment.
- Plan collaboratively with colleagues to design the MYP/DP units that effectively deliver the programmes
- Monitor and track student progress.
- Act as a Personal Project and Extended Essay supervisor.
- Act as a form tutor/mentor to guide and support a small group of students
- Contribute to the development of enrichment / co-curricular and experiential activities.
The requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from recognized university
- Must have internationally recognized teaching qualification or a B.Ed/M.Ed
- At least 3 years of experience teaching in the IB MYP/DP
- She/he should demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate students to gain a deeper appreciation for the subject.
About The Agency
The Aga Khan Academies is an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay. The Aga Khan Academies’ foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with beautiful facilities, the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma Programme and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003. This was followed by an Academy in Hyderabad, India in 2011, Maputo, Mozambique in 2013 and Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2022. More information…
Region
Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
15-Apr-2025
