GEMS National Academy Limited
The School
The School
GEMS Africa is seeking to appoint
experienced professional Primary teachers and teaching assistants who are
pioneers at heart, have a passion for children and willing to be part of our
exciting growth journey as we open our first Kenyan based curriculum School in
January 2019.
Set out on a 5-acre plot on Kiambu
Road, our school which has world-class facilities, will focus on academic
rigour as we teach our new national competency based curriculum.
The Posts
Teachers Pre K
2 Positions
To plan, organize and implement a
teach basic skills including letters, numbers, elementary natural and social
science, music, art, reading and behavioral skills to children in the
kindergarten phase to advance their physical, mental, and social development
and maximize their potential in a positive and safe environment.
Education and Experience
·
Ideally a Bachelor’s degree or
diploma in Early Childhood Education or Kenya Headmistress Association (KHA)
qualification
·
First Aid and CPR certifications an
advantage
·
Previous continuous teaching
experience of at least 3 years
·
Knowledge of current educational and
instructional methodologies and techniques
·
Registration with the Teachers’
Service Commission
Key Competencies
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Communication skills
·
Planning and organizing
·
Problem-solving skills
·
Judgment
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Patience and stress tolerance
·
Adaptability and flexibility
·
Creativity
·
Team member
Teachers Pre 1 – UP2
20 Positions
To plan, organize and implement an
appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and
encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Art Teacher (1
positions)
ICT Teacher (1
position)
PE Teacher (2
positions)
Music & Drama Teacher (1
position)
To provide learning activities
appropriate to the age of the students in order to develop an interest in and
ability for creative expression. To develop an understanding and appreciation
of art in each student.
We are looking for individuals who
are willing to personalise learning for students, who believe in the education
of the whole child and are aligned to the GEMS core values of leading through
innovation, pursuing excellence, growing by learning and global citizenship that
characterise our schools.
Experience and Qualifications:
·
At least three (3) years of
continuous teaching experience
·
Education/teaching degree OR first
degree and teaching qualification/license is essential
·
Registration with the Teachers’
Service Commission
Skills:
·
Excellent written and spoken English
·
Flexibility, creativity and
adaptability
·
Strongly established emotional
intelligence
·
Highly developed commitment to
supporting the needs of students, staff and the wider school community
Teaching Assistants
14 Positions
A teaching assistant works alongside
the classroom teacher, providing support and reinforcement through working with
individual students or small groups of students. The objective of this role is
to maximize the functioning of each student under the direction of the lead
teacher.
Education and Experience
·
Appropriate certified TA course or
teaching certificate from an accredited college/university
·
a valid Government certification
·
knowledge of current Government
regulations regarding school proficiency standards
·
solid understanding of child
development
·
experience of working with children
at the primary school level
Key Competencies
·
communication skills – verbal and
written
·
group facilitation skills
·
effective relationship building
skills
·
high energy levels
·
patience
·
adaptability
·
respect for diversity
·
team work skills
·
organizational and planning skills
Application Process
If you meet these criteria, please
email your CV, letter of application to the Principal/Head of HR, at:
zizischoolrecruitment@gemscin.com by 5th October 2018.
Gems Africa is an equal opportunity
employer.
Only Short listed candidates will be
contacted.
