Lead Facilitator

Lead Facilitator Positions at Connecting Dots (Multiple Positions Available)

We're hiring Lead Facilitators for four specialized workshop tracks:

• Option 1: 3D Design & Scratch Coding Workshops
• Option 2: 3D Design & Digital Design Workshops  
• Option 3: Branding & Marketing Workshops
• Option 4: Entrepreneurship Coaching

Position Details

• Location: Nairobi, Kenya  
• Employment Type: Full-time Contractor  
• Duration: 6 weeks (with potential for extension)  
• Reporting to: Operations Coordinator

About These Roles

Are you passionate about transforming how children learn? Do you thrive in hands-on, dynamic environments where every day brings new creative challenges?

We're seeking skilled and enthusiastic Lead Facilitators to deliver high-quality experiential learning workshops that genuinely change students' lives. Depending on your specialization, you'll guide children through:

• 3D Design (TinkerCAD) and Scratch Coding workshops
• 3D Design (TinkerCAD) and Digital Design (Canva) workshops
• Branding, Marketing, Social Media, and Video Editing workshops
• Entrepreneurship, Sales, and Finance Fundamentals coaching

This isn't traditional teaching - you won't be lecturing from the front of the room. Instead, you'll spend just 5 minutes on theory and the rest of the time on the floor with students, working alongside them, meeting them where they are, and bringing learning to life through hands-on creation. Your energy, curiosity, and genuine enthusiasm will set the tone for every session, because children naturally mirror what they see in you.

Workshops take place in partner schools or at our facilities in Westlands. These are six-week contracts with strong potential for extension based on your performance and our program needs.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

1. Facilitation & Student Engagement for All Positions:

• Guide learning journeys: Lead students through specialized workshops where they create real products they're proud of
• Create inclusive environments: Build warm, safe spaces (verbally and physically) where every student feels valued and capable
• Differentiate with purpose: Adapt your approach to meet each student's pace and needs - every child must master the tools by the end and have presentable products
• Get hands-on: Work alongside students at their level - on the floor, at tables, wherever learning is happening
• Embrace active learning: Use learner-centered methods that prioritize discovery over lectures
• Maintain professionalism: Operate in full compliance with our policies and partner school expectations
• Entrepreneurship Coach Specific: Support students throughout the sales process — helping them refine sales pitches and actively enabling them to reach more potential buyers during selling activities

2.Preparation & Program Delivery for All Positions

• Set up for success: Prepare all materials needed for your specialized workshop track so sessions run smoothly
• Ensure technical readiness: Confirm all tools, software, physical resources, and equipment are properly configured and ready before each session
• Uphold excellence: Maintain high standards in classroom delivery and student experience
• Reflect and improve: Conduct debriefs after each session with program leads
• Complete handovers: Provide comprehensive session summaries, student progress updates, and all designed products

3.Progress Tracking & Insights for All Positions

• Observe with purpose: Track student engagement, skill development, and learning progress throughout sessions
• Document accurately: Collect reliable progress information using our provided tools
• Report consistently: Submit weekly reports on student outcomes and class insights
• Identify patterns: Notice learning gaps, standout achievements, and behavioral trends that inform future sessions

What We're Looking For:

For Lead Facilitator 3D Design, Scratch Coding or Digital Design

• Bachelor's degree in Education (required)
• TSC approval (required)
• Proven teaching experience with varied-paced learners who have different needs and abilities
• For Scratch Coding: Strong Scratch coding proficiency (required for coded design projects)
• For Digital Design: Strong digital design proficiency using Canva (required)
• Basic 3D design understanding (using TinkerCAD - we'll provide additional training)
• Tech comfort: Confident with laptops and digital applications, excited about learning new technologies

For Lead Facilitator Branding & Marketing

• Experience in digital marketing, marketing communications, media studies, and graphic design
• Strong social media expertise, content creation, digital storytelling, analytics, video editing, and audience engagement
• Solid branding and visual identity skills, including brand identity development, naming, color psychology, and logo fundamentals
• Skilled facilitator comfortable leading hands-on, creative, and learner-centered workshops

For Lead Facilitator for Entrepreneurship Coaching (Choose One Path)

Path A - Educator with Business Experience (all required):

• Bachelor's degree in Education (Math & Business preferred)
• TSC approval
• Proven teaching/coaching with varied-paced learners who have different needs and abilities
• Entrepreneurial background: You've run a business, launched products, or led real-world business iterations
• Strong understanding of business fundamentals, including pricing, sales, value propositions, product development, and customer discovery

Path B - Entrepreneur with Coaching Experience (all required):

• Entrepreneurial background: You've run a business, launched products, or led real-world business iterations
• Strong understanding of business fundamentals, including pricing, sales, value propositions, product development, and customer discovery
• Proven coaching experience with varied-paced learners who have different needs and abilities

BONUS

FOR ALL ROLES

• Experience teaching tech, STEM, coding, or creative workshops
• Prior experience running extracurricular clubs or innovation programs
• Ability to mentor students in teamwork, creativity, resilience, and practical problem-solving
• IGCSE teaching experience or aspiration

BONUS FOR Branding & Marketing:

• Strong personal or professional presence on social media platforms
• Deep understanding of how branding, digital identity, and online storytelling work
• Prior experience training or coaching others in branding, digital marketing, or content creation
• Experience running creative workshops, youth programs, or community-based learning sessions

BONUS FOR Entrepreneurship COACHING

• Experience coaching youth or adults in entrepreneurship, business development, or financial literacy
• Prior involvement in running entrepreneurship clubs, innovation programs, or business bootcamps
• Experience running your own business, startup, or creative venture with multi-year track record

Professional Qualities You Bring

Classroom Excellence

• Exceptional classroom management and learner engagement abilities
• Highly reliable, organized, and adaptable in school environments
• Genuine passion for modern, hands-on, student-centered teaching

Personal Attributes

• Confident and friendly: You understand you're shaping how children see learning, so you bring warmth and professionalism to every interaction
• Energetically curious: Your enthusiasm is contagious - children mirror your positive energy and genuine curiosity
• Proactive initiative: You don't wait to be told - you meet students where they are and adapt in real-time
• Detail-obsessed: You care deeply about the quality and presentation of student work, and you observe carefully to document learning accurately

Core Competencies

• Tech proficiency: Comfortable with relevant digital tools (varies by position)
• Unwavering reliability: You consistently deliver on commitments and maintain high standards under pressure
• Growth mindset: You welcome feedback, contribute meaningfully to discussions, and embrace continuous learning

About Connecting Dots

We're Africa's experiential learning hub, connecting the dots between traditional education and real-world application. We're not interested in rote memorization or passive learning—we're transforming how children engage with knowledge.

Our Culture

• Innovation Meets Excellence: We combine cutting-edge educational approaches with the highest standards of delivery. Every workshop is designed to challenge, inspire, and produce measurable outcomes.
• Real-World Impact:Everything we do connects to practical applications students can use immediately—whether that's starting a business, creating products, or solving problems in their communities.
• Collaborative Excellence: We work as a unified team where every role contributes to success. From operations to instruction, everyone understands how their work enables transformational learning.
• Professional Fun: We maintain high standards while creating an environment where you and students can be authentic, creative, and enjoy the process. We're serious about results and energetic in our approach.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about transforming education and empowering children to become creators, we want to hear from you. Send your CV to: Email: experience@connectingdots.co.ke | Subject Line: Lead Facilitator [SPECIFIC ROLE] Application

Our Selection Process

1. Initial Screening Interview: We'll assess your overall suitability, communication skills, and facilitation approach. (Submit Portfolio if applying for the Branding & Marketing Role)

2. Skills Task & Practice Session: You'll demonstrate technical skills, facilitation effectiveness, student engagement, and how you receive feedback

3. Real Facilitation with Children: You'll facilitate an actual session where we observe your classroom management, technical delivery, and student connection

We're looking for someone who doesn't just meet requirements on paper - we want to see you in action, connecting with students and bringing learning to life.

Welcome to the movement to transform education in Kenya. We can't wait to meet you!

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