Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is an internationally-recognized grassroots organization that unlocks the potential of urban slum dwellers to lead hopeful and fulfilling lives. SHOFCO disrupts survival mode by providing critical services including health care, clean water, education, and economic empowerment; and linking these efforts to a community-led advocacy platform. SHOFCO currently impacts over 350,000 individuals across 10 urban slums in Kenya, and is the largest employer in Kibera. SHOFCO is a trusted name and service provider in Kibera with a 10-year track record.
Position Overview
To teach Kiswahili,
Science, English, Mathematics, Science and CRE.
Location: Kibera
Key duties and
responsibilities
- Teaches any three of the above subjects to
students, utilizing the course of study adopted by KSG, and other
appropriate learning activities.
- Develop lesson plans, instructional material and
provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the
curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such
as inquiry, group discussion, discovery, etc.
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences
so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student
behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the
classroom.
- Evaluates students’ academic and social growth,
keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
- Communicates with parents through conferences and
other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school
program.
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other
professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health,
attitude, and learning problems.
- Creates an effective environment for learning
through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest
centers.
Job description
- Maintains professional competence through
in-service education activities provided by professional growth
activities.
- Selects and requisitions books and instructional
aids; maintains required inventory records.
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities
during the school day.
- Administers group standardized tests in accordance
with school and national testing program.
- Participates in curriculum development programs as
required.
- Participates in faculty committees and the
sponsorship of student activities.
Qualifications
The candidate should
have;
- Must have P1 training certificate from a
recognized institution
- Experience in preparing grade 8 for KCPE exams and
must have posted impressive results in the two subject combinations
- Computer Literate
- Patient and understanding
- Good communication skills
- MUST be registered with TSC
How to Apply
Interested applicants
should send their applications together with a detailed CV to jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting
their current and expected salaries. The Subject should clearly indicate the
position being applied for. Shortlisting will be done on a roll out basis and
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.