Tinker Education, EMCAST
Job Title: Arduino
Instructor
Location: Nairobi
Qualification Level:Certificate / Diploma / Degree
Description: Our business is involved in solutions for Kenya’s innovative education through Teacher Training, STEM curriculum, e-Learning Platform, Digital Book Platform, Digital Content Creation, and Pilot Project Implementation.
Qualification Level:Certificate / Diploma / Degree
Description: Our business is involved in solutions for Kenya’s innovative education through Teacher Training, STEM curriculum, e-Learning Platform, Digital Book Platform, Digital Content Creation, and Pilot Project Implementation.
We aim to demonstrate that the computer is
a powerful tool for creativity and invention as we nurture children and youth
to be a future innovators and idea makers.
Details: Candidates must have mid-level to expert knowledge in micro-controller boards and an ability to show his/her competency in a technical skills interview.
Details: Candidates must have mid-level to expert knowledge in micro-controller boards and an ability to show his/her competency in a technical skills interview.
Additionally and key to this role, the
candidate chosen should demonstrate an enthusiasm towards educating youth to be
critical thinkers and inventors.
The candidate should have proficiency with advanced skills of micro-controller programming such as Arduino, and knowledge, understanding and work experience of electrical electronics.
Being skilled at various electronic parts
and electronic circuits is also required.
Our instructor will be responsible for
preparing lessons and guiding students through a project-based curriculum to
design and implement electronic objects.
Excellent organizational and planning abilities are needed to study and deliver resource materials in teaching.
The candidate should exhibit strong
customer service coordination with head office and management.
This teacher will collaborate with the
Tinker Education and EMCAST team to and report to the managers as we focus on
delivery of an exceptional IOT program.
As part of a start-up, please note, our
work environment is cooperative, flexible, fast-paced, and deadline driven.
Requirements:
Required skills and experience
·
Advanced
skills of micro-controller programming such as Arduino
·
Experience
with Arduino Uno, Mega and Nano
·
Knowledge,
understanding and work experience of electrical electronics
·
Be
skillful at various electronic parts and electronic circuits
·
Be
able to conduct projects using bluetooth and wiFi
·
Equipped
with teaching skills or experience
·
Excellent
organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
·
Great
attention to detail.
·
Ability
to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
·
Strong
analytical and problem solving skills; ability to work across boundaries.
·
Ability
to build rapport and trust with internal stakeholders. Honesty is integral to
our business practice! Must possess a high level of integrity.
Responsibilities:
·
Prepare
lessons with a focus on circuits, electricity, maintenance and hands-on
activities.
·
Correspond
with management concerning the materials/devices/kits required.
·
Set
up each class and guide students in their assignments and projects.
·
Draft,
demo and execute a lesson with the aid of teaching resources and self-study.
·
Utilize
the Tinker Education Learning Sequence and encourage collaboration amongst
students.
·
Review
and assess students understanding of electricity and circuits
·
Guide
students to maintain equipment and ensure safety
·
Ensure
that all lessons and student report deadlines (internal and external) are met.
·
Facilitate
and actively participate in strategy sessions with the Tinker Education team.
·
Effectively
communicate with the team (and clients) with respect to content delivery,
progress reports and student participation.
·
Answer
inquiries from internal business partners using your local knowledge of
Kenya.
·
Promote
efficiency, consistency, and professionalism.
·
Assist
with miscellaneous projects as needed, such as administrative support and
training.
Job
Title: Early Years STEM Teacher
Location: Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Job
Category: Early Years STEM Teacher
Qualification
Level:Degree
Minimum
Years of Work Experience: 3
years
Job
Level: FULL TIME
Description: Our business is involved in solutions for Kenya’s
innovative education through Teacher Training, STEM curriculum, e-Learning
Platform, Digital Book Platform, Digital Content Creation, and Pilot Project
Implementation.
At
Tinker Academy, our program teaches students computer science / coding with the
integration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
Education.
We
aim to demonstrate that the computer is a powerful tool for creativity and
invention as we nurture your child to be a future innovator and idea maker.
Details: Candidates must hold a degree in Early Childhood Education and previous experience as a Montessori teacher. This position requires a minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the primary level with notable skills in early childhood development.
Details: Candidates must hold a degree in Early Childhood Education and previous experience as a Montessori teacher. This position requires a minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the primary level with notable skills in early childhood development.
Early
years STEM teachers help children to communicate and interact in a classroom
scenario, which is far removed from their experiences to date.
He/she
must demonstrate an ability to help young children to develop basic learning
skills (verbal, written and numeric) through fun lessons and interactive
activities, which encourage creativity, independent thought and expression.
Early
years STEM teachers will be responsible for preparing lessons and guiding
students through their relevant class content.
Teachers
are required to monitor each pupils’ achievements and liaise with parents or
guardians to optimise their children’s learning experiences.
Therefore,
the post holder must deliver efficient and effective reporting that defines the
progress (successes and solutions to any challenges) of each student as this is
a critical period in discovering and identifying learning ability.
Excellent organizational and planning abilities are needed to study and deliver resource materials used in online and offline education.
The
candidate should have strong research skills with ability to self-study and
self-motivate.
The
candidate should exhibit customer service coordination with head office, management,
and parents/guardians.
This
teacher will collaborate with the Tinker Education office team and report to
managers as we focus on delivery of a Learning Management System for STEM
education through computer science.
As
part of a start-up, please note, our work environment is collaborative,
flexible, fast-paced, and deadline driven.
Requirements:
·
Candidates must hold a degree in
Early Childhood Education and 3 years previous experience as a Montessori
teacher.
·
Ability to help young children to develop
basic learning skills (verbal, written and numeric)
·
Ability to learn new technologies as
well as content quickly and proficiently.
·
Enthusiasm and ability to teach young
children.
·
Understanding of STEM education,
education technology and experience of E-Learning environments is not necessary
but advantageous.
·
Excellent organizational,
interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
·
Great attention to detail.
·
Ability to work under pressure and
meet tight deadlines.
·
Strong analytical and problem solving
skills; ability to work across boundaries.
·
Effectively interact, communicate,
and work well as a team member with internal and external partners at all
levels of the organization globally.
·
Ability to build rapport and trust
with internal stakeholders. Honesty is integral to our business practice! Must
possess a high level of integrity.
·
MS Office experience and OA (office
automation) Skills.
·
Willingness to learn new
products/technologies and promote the development of STEM education in Kenya.
Responsibilities:
·
Prepare lessons beforehand and
correspond with management concerning the materials/devices/kits required.
·
Set up each class and guide students
in their assignments and Tinker Education activities.
·
Draft, demo and execute a lesson with
the aid of teaching resources and self-study.
·
Utilize the Tinker Education Learning
Sequence and encourage collaboration amongst students.
·
Ensure that all lessons and student
report deadlines (internal and external) are met.
·
Facilitate and actively participate
in strategy sessions with the Tinker Education team.
·
Effectively communicate with the team
(and clients) with respect to content delivery, progress reports and student
participation.
·
Answer inquiries from internal
business partners using your local knowledge of Kenya.
·
Promote efficiency, consistency, and
professionalism.
·
Assist with miscellaneous projects as
needed, such as administrative support and training.
How
to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to neene@tinkeredu.netoutlining your interest and suitability for this position.
Deadline for applications 11th December 2017.