Overall Role Purpose
Central to meeting the mission, is the curriculum. The IB Educator will form part of the faculty who will themselves aspire for professional proficiency, in order to inspire and motivate the school community to develop lifelong learners. Of particular interest, will be to plan and deliver effective lessons, assess the students’ learning while meeting the needs of each and every child taking into account the overarching principles and values enshrined in both the school’s and the International Baccalaureate’s educational philosophies.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Delivery
To prepare and deliver high quality lessons in line with the IB (International Baccalaureate) and school’s vision and mission.
To collaboratively develop unit and lesson plans for the IB curriculum
To ensure students acquire excellent knowledge and skills so that they make progress, achieve their targets and are prepared for the next stage of their careers
Produce documents such as Unit plans, Records of Work, Course outlines, class analysis etc
Differentiate lessons in order to match learners’ needs
Deliver lessons that incorporate IT, active learning strategies and assessment for, as, and of learning
Set meaningful home learning, mostly using the FLIPPED learning approach
Contribute and participate in intervention programmes
Assessment
Assess work using a range of assessment techniques
Develop assessments in line with IB programme expectations
Provide effective verbal and written feedback to learners in good time
Contribute to setting and moderating formative and summative assessments in line with IB expectations
Analyse learners’ progress to inform future teaching and intervention
Produce academic progress reports
Administer examinations effectively
Classroom management
Manage teaching time through punctual and consistent attendance and observance of school timetable
Manage students’ behaviour in the classroom, on school premises and on trips
Utilize resources efficiently to enable effective outcomes
Use Academy Learning management system such as ManageBac effectively
Develop and maintain a stimulating teaching environment.
Other professional responsibilities
Undertake pastoral duties, including that of a homeroom tutor so students are adequately supported through their school journey
Participate in, organise and guide co-curricular and life skills activities
Support the core of individual IB Programmes such as CAS, SL, SA, PP, EE, RP, TOK, PPS, and LD.
Actively contribute to department engagements and pastoral responsibilities
Take ownership of own professional development and participate in CPD provided by the Academy
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships and relevant liaison and communication with staff and other stakeholders
Attend to duties assigned
To undertake any other additional tasks as may be reasonably required by the Head of Department, Programme Coordinators, Head of IB Programmes and Director of Studies.
Contribute to the development of whole school culture
Set objectives in line with the school’s appraisal system
Maintain a vibrant and rich professional portfolio tracking individual progress
Academic Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or equivalent, Master’s degree in Education is an added advantage.
At least 4 years in similar role at an IB World School
MUST be registered or eligible for registration with Teachers Service Commission
Must have a proven track record of academic excellence in the same role
Must have at least CAT 1 IB professional Development workshop certification in a similar role
Please read the job description before you apply for the position. Only those who meet the criterial set in the job description will be shortlisted for interviews.
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Send your application letter and CV as one document to recruitment@mpesafoundationacademy.ac.ke not later than 17th January, 2022 stating clearly on the email subject line The job title and reference of the position you are applying for. E.g ENGLISH – TR/2022Please note, only soft copy/ email applications to the address provided will be accepted.Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
Apply via :
recruitment@mpesafoundationacademy.ac.ke
