Nairobi
Waldorf School
Job Title: Teacher of Music
Job Title: Teacher of Music
Reporting
to: Faculty
Chair, Nairobi Waldorf Schools
Deadline
for application: 15th
July 2016
Responsibilities
1.
Meeting the needs of the children
This
includes the following:
- Participate
in the scheduling of dates for mini subject related functions and general
school events.
- Preparing
a year plan
- Preparing
daily lesson plans
- Guiding
age appropriate student activities and providing on-going support.
- Assessing
and responding accordingly to the evolving needs and well-being of the
children in and outside the classroom as well as communicating any
concerns to the class teacher.
- Ensuring
that aesthetics and healthy learning environment are optimized especially
during subject lessons
- Assisting,
when called upon, in the assessment of prospective students and
interviewing of their parents to determine the appropriateness of waldorf
education before admission is concluded.
- Writing
qualitative and comprehensive annual report on the subject for each
student, meeting the expected standards as required by the school.
2.
Meeting the needs of the community
The
Subject teacher is involved and participates in the activities of the school
community in the following ways:
- Helping
to coordinate and participate in all school festivals and events
- Giving
input to the relevant staff for the purpose of developing marketing and
enrolment materials.
- Providing
reports, photos and communication ideas to update the school website and
social media sites when required to
3.
Meeting the needs of the faculty
The
Subject teacher is involved and participates in the management of the affairs
of the school in the following ways:
- Attending
general faculty meetings and primary faculty meetings to address
pedagogical, curriculum and school management issues
- Working
closely with Main Lesson teachers and meeting with them at least twice a
term to address any concerns that may arise as well as ensure consistency
in teaching and classroom management methodology
- Serving
efficiently in faculty management positions when nominated
- Serving
efficiently on school committees when nominated
Qualifications
- Teacher
Training certificate, Diploma, Bachelor in Education majoring in music
- Ability
to play recorder is a MUST
- Ability
to play piano keyboard is desirable
- At
least three years of practical classroom teaching experience or experience
in working with children of primary school age
- Must
be registered with TSC
- Submitting
your application
- Clearly
state your current and expected salary in the cover letter
Job
Title: Upper
Grade Class Teacher
Reporting
to: Faculty
Chair, Nairobi Waldorf Schools
Deadline
for application: 31st
August 2016
Background: The Nairobi Waldorf School was founded in 1992.
Background: The Nairobi Waldorf School was founded in 1992.
What
our school has to offer through Waldorf education is as relevant as ever, with
the increasing demand of modern life and its related social, political and
economic issues, all of which require creative solutions.
Our
school has established a nurturing and growing community, which shares the
simple vision of raising our children holistically in true consciousness and
love, with the goal of enabling them to contribute towards establishing a more
peaceful and sustainable Kenya and Global community.
We are
among Africa’s oldest Waldorf schools and with the support and commitment of
our highly qualified Teachers, the generosity and guidance of our Mentors, the
faith of our Parents, and strength and commitment of present and former Board
of Trustees we have grown steadily in spite of numerous challenges.
We are
offering Kenya a unique opportunity to nurture capable, competent and happy
human beings.
Job
Summary: The
Upper grade teacher will be part of a team of teachers working in the school.
The teacher will teach a group of up to 25 children and is expected to stay
with the class through to grade 8.
The
upper grade teacher takes primary responsibility for teaching the class,
supported where appropriate by specialist subject teachers, and is the first
port of call for pastoral matters in the class.
Roles and responsibilities
1. Meeting the needs of the children
Roles and responsibilities
1. Meeting the needs of the children
The
Main Lesson teacher is responsible for following the Waldorf curriculum, developing
and tailoring it to suit the needs of the students, and presenting it in
accordance with the principles, methodology and philosophy of Waldorf
Education.
This
includes the following:
- Participate
in the scheduling of dates for class meetings, plays, trips, outings and
general school events.
- Preparing
teaching content thoroughly ensuring that it is balanced and that it meets
the needs of the children
- Preparing
a year plan which should reflect leitmotiv of the developmental phase of
that class, the Main Lesson blocks in order of how they will be taught
throughout the coming year, brief synopsis of each block with explanation
on how it meets the child at that phase.
- Preparing
a daily lesson plan which should reflect clear aims and objectives,
coherent structure of the three fold nature of a Main Lesson (willing,
feeling and thinking), clear and effective learning tasks to be given,
appropriate assessment strategies and reflection.
- Guiding
age appropriate student activities and providing on-going support.
- Ensuring
that aesthetics and healthy learning environment are optimized
- Assessing
prospective students and interviewing their parents to determine the
appropriateness of waldorf education before admission is concluded.
- Writing
qualitative and comprehensive annual report for each student, meeting the
expected standards as required by the school.
2.
Meeting the needs of the families
The
Main Lesson teacher is responsible for incorporating the students’ families
into the school life.
This
includes the following:
- Educating
parents about middle childhood development in accordance with Rudolf
Steiner’s philosophy and waldorf principles, with emphasis on specific
phase of any given class.
- Gathering
and making available, articles and study materials that support and
elaborate waldorf principles, Rudolf Steiner’s philosophy, Anthroposophy
and/or middle childhood development.
- Addressing
parents’ questions and enquiries regarding parenting, child development
and behavioral concerns.
- Planning
and conducting at least three parent meetings within the school year,
during when relevant study is presented, important information is shared,
class events are addressed and areas of concern are discussed.
- Maintaining
a healthy classroom community through termly class socials
3.
Meeting the needs of the community
The
Main Lesson teacher is involved and participates in the activities of the
school community in the following ways:
- Coordinating
and participating in all school festivals and events
- Giving
input to the relevant staff for the purpose of developing marketing and
enrolment materials.
- Providing
reports, photos and communication ideas to update the school website and
social media sites
4.
Meeting the needs of the faculty
The
Main Lesson teacher is involved and participates in the management of the
affairs of the school in the following ways:
- Attending
general faculty meetings and primary faculty meetings to address
pedagogical, curriculum and school management issues
- Working
closely with subject teachers and meeting with them at least twice a term
to address any concerns that may arise as well as ensure consistency in
teaching and classroom management methodology
- Serving
efficiently in faculty management positions when nominated
- Serving
efficiently on school committees when nominated
- Contributing
to administrative and management tasks
- Preparing
procurement plans for teaching material, class repair or other
improvements needed
Skills
and Qualifications
- At
least a Diploma in Waldorf/Steiner Teaching (Compulsory)
- Degree
in Education (Desirable)
- Experience
in classroom teaching in a Waldorf/Steiner School
- Ability
to play keyboard/recorder, paint and teach music and art will be an added
advantage.
Submitting
your application
Clearly
state your current and expected salary in the cover letter
All
interested candidates must submit a CV (with references) and cover letter only
to recruitment@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke with the email subject ‘Application
for Class Teacher’ before 31st August 2016.
Website: www.nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke
