TSC REGISTERED SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary, but there are several core tasks associated with the role, including:

Teach Lesson Plans

The teacher will prepare the curriculum for classes and individually instruct the student. They will carry out daily lesson plans following the Kenya Education System guidelines. In addition, the teacher is responsible for planning and developing consumable educational content for the student.

Manage Classrooms

Whether teaching one student or an entire group,  teachers will practice classroom management techniques to create a positive and effective classroom environment. The teacher must be able to meet students’ individual needs and assist with differentiated learning. An excellent teacher facilitates routines, rituals, and celebrations, creating a healthy learning atmosphere and boosting student independence.

Conduct Student Testing

The teacher will implement testing according to the guidelines provided by the parent. When needed, they conduct formal or informal assessments of student progress using checklists, rubrics, testing tools, and student work. They document testing results and use them to adjust student learning as needed.

Design Lesson Plans

The teacher will design an individual course of study for each learner. They will research, plan, and organise in collaboration with the student and the parents to decide which curriculum is the most effective for the learner’s educational goals. 

Successful teachers learn multiple teaching strategies to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.

Support Student Events

The teacher will help organise and attend activities that support their students. In addition, they encourage community relations, involve themselves with the families they teach, and create a warm, nurturing atmosphere for positive learning

Teacher Skills and Qualifications

Successful teachers must have a passion for working with children and strong communication skills. Licensing and certificates required for this position vary by state. The employer typically looks for a minimum of one year of teaching experience and the following skills:

• Teaching – a great  teacher is highly engaging and keeps the attention of students during lessons through the use of teaching techniques, which are adapted to their student's learning styles
• Time management – teachers manage various tasks daily, from teaching and attending events to planning lessons and testing. They keep all of these activities organised and handle their responsibilities promptly.
• Curriculum development –  teachers often pull from multiple sources to create a unified curriculum they use to teach their students.
• Physical fitness – a  teacher must be able to see, hear, speak, read, write, walk, sit and stand, and sometimes lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Communication skills –  teachers often communicate with students, parents, and volunteers, clearly expressing their and students’ needs.
• Leadership skills – an effective teacher guides students on the path to success.
• Emotional intelligence – flexibility and sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others are a must for teachers. They must empathise with their students and parents to promote a favourable learning environment.