Visual Arts Teacher at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Job Description The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya. Our first formal schools were opened in , and AKESK currently operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, serving close to 5, students with a quality, affordable education.The position The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is the first of a network of 18-planned academies to be established across Africa, Europe, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. The Academies provide a world-class education to exceptional students who possess strong leadership potential, on a merit basis. Pluralism is a core value of the educational programme; the student body reflects marked diversity, and includes both national and international students from all socio-economic backgrounds. AKA Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering an IB curriculum that is locally rooted and globally relevant. Academy graduates consistently earn places and scholarships at the world’s top universities.We are currently recruiting a Visual Arts Teacher for the PYP to join our team of experienced IB educators. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating arts related learning expeditions and partnerships with arts organizations as well as developing each student’s skills, understanding and confidence through practical activities. Duty & Responsibilities Plan curriculum documents in collaborative manner to reflect the standards and practices of the Academy in PYP.Engage in effective teaching practice that embraces inquiry teaching and learning methods and differentiate activities to meet the needs of all studentsAuthentically access, 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 practiceCommunicate necessary programmes information to all stakeholdersMonitor all student’s behavior to ensure the core values, as expressed in the student handbook and discipline policy, are adhered to throughout the schoolContribution to the development of enrichment and residential experiences for studentsCommunicate academic concerns to relevant mentor/Head of yearInspire and motivate students gain a deeper appreciation of Art The requirementsQualifications Bachelor’s degree from recognized universityMust have internationally recognized teaching qualification or a Bed/MedAt least 2 years of experience teaching in the subject areaPrevious IB experience is preferred