Sociology/Psychology Teacher at SABIS International School

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SABIS is a global education network that has an active presence in 20 countries on five continents. Schools in the SABIS® Network educate over 70, students and implement a proven, proprietary system. SABIS® Network schools provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world. The SABIS® International School – Runda in Kenya will soon open its doors. The school will be located on a campus of 80, m² within the Runda neighborhood. The state-of-the-art campus will include, in its first phase, academic buildings for Kindergarten and the lower school, a mini-gymnasium and pool, playground dedicated for the Kindergarten, and playground for the lower school, a performing arts centre and cafeteria in addition to an administration block and services building. Like other schools in the SABIS® Network, SABIS® International School – Runda will be a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, independent, English medium school serving both the local and international communities. English will be used as the main language of instruction in delivering an international curriculum. Having achieved fluency in English, SABIS® International School – Runda students will be prepared for admission to top universities around the world and will be competitive in the global marketplace.Job Purpose:Ensuring students’ success and helping them reach their full potential by implementing the SABIS® curriculum and philosophy and through the consistent use of the SABIS® teaching methods.Key Responsibilities: Teaching a class using the provided lesson plans (may also be asked to develop such plans based on the provided pacing charts as relevant and needed) for their subject(s) in order to be able to teach using the SABIS® point system.Marking exams related to the taught subject in accordance with the schedule and material provided by the department.Discussing disciplinary and student performance issues with the Academic Quality Controller (AQC) and Head of Department (HOD) as needed.Implementing the SABIS® Point System to ensure an environment conducive to learning in the classroom.Proctoring exams as needed while ensuring an adequate and properly managed test environment.Providing support for the academically low-performing students through guidance and motivation to help them improve and reach their full potential.Developing and/or following up on external exams preparation by going through previous exams as planned in the structured revision schedule (when applicable to specific grade levels).Aiding in duties that may include testing students, substituting for absent teachers, organizing students for lunches and buses, controlling traffic (vehicles and people), and other administrative duties as assigned by the school management.Preparing and participating in activity plans related to student life events such as but not limited to art, open houses, and physical education, in coordination with the Student Life Coordinator (SLC).Attending training sessions when needed and as requested by the school management in order to enhance the understanding of the SABIS® system and improve the overall performance of students.Performing other related tasks or projects as they arise and as delegated by the school management. Ideal Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Sociology/ Psychology with a teaching qualificationEnglish ProficiencyA minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferably in an international schoolTeacher Service Commission Number (TSC#)Professional behavior and ethical conductDelivering resultsContinuous learning and improvementAccountability and taking ownershipExcellent communication skills