Homeroom Teacher at Aga Khan Academy

Job Description The Aga Khan Academies are an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The AKDN is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY: To plan curriculum documents in a collaborative manner to reflect the standards and practices of the Academy and the PYP.To engage in effective teaching practice that embraces inquiry teaching and learning methods and differentiate activities to meet the needs of all students.To authentically assess, record and track the progress of all students. Such information is to be communicated sensitively, effectively, and honestly with parents and guardians and be used to inform teaching practice.To communicate necessary programme information to all stakeholders.To resource programme needs effectively and ensure careful maintenance of existing inventory.To actively participate in the life of the Junior School and the Academy as a whole, in and out of normal school hours.To monitor all students’ behavior at all times to ensure the core values, as expressed in the student handbook and discipline policy, are adhered to throughout the school.Actively participate in the Appraisal for Growth process as a member of the AKA, M professional learning community. The requirements A Bachelor’s degree with teaching qualification.At least 2 years of experience teaching PYP LevelRegistered with Kenya Teachers Service Commission (TSC)Demonstrated ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of high expectations for teachers and students.Early Years/Primary) experience/training