Aga Khan Education Service Jobs in Kenya


The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
 
Vacancies
 
Early childhood and Primary Education full-time positions are available to lead and manage a four-year grant-funded Teacher Professional Development project at the Aga Khan Nursery School and the Aga Khan Primary School in Mombasa.
 
Anticipated start date for all positions is May, 2013.
 

Proficiency in English is essential. 

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
 
Project Manager 

1 Position
 
Provide leadership and management for the professional development of teachers according to the project goals and timelines. 

Oversee all aspects and activities of the project, including management and evaluation, hiring and supervision of literacy coaches, upgrading of learning facilities, development of demonstration classrooms, and collaboration with teacher training programmes to implement teacher practicum assignments in the nursery and primary school. 

The Project Manager will work closely with the School Leadership and the AKES, K Head Office in
Nairobi.

Requirements: Master of Education preferably with a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) component and experience in Early Childhood Education. 

Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position from a reputable organization. 

The Project Manager will be based in Mombasa, Kenya.
 
Literacy Coach

2 Positions
 
Provide support and professional development for all teachers in the areas of literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and skills-based instruction. 

Coaching responsibilities will emphasize developing teacher’s knowledge, skills and effective practices regarding literacy and numeracy development for children in nursery and early primary (Grade 1-3). 

Additional responsibilities will involve establishing classroom environments that support children’s  development and achievement in literacy and numeracy, assist school leadership in developing systems for tracking children’s progress, and participate in informing and involving families in the project activities.

Requirements: Bachelor of Education preferably with an Early Childhood Development (ECD) component.
 
Applicants must have 2 years experience in coaching/training of teachers in literacy and numeracy, from a reputable organization.
 
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV and details of credentials by Tuesday 2nd April 2013 to:
 
Human Resource Manager
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
P.O. Box 41440-00100 
Nairobi, Kenya
 
Email: hr@akesk.org