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Technology Coordinator (Tech Coordinator)- Athi River

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Technology Coordinator (Tech Coordinator) for our Athi River Primary Campus. The Tech Coordinator is a school-based role and as such will provide dynamic, consistent and motivational servant leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of the vision, ethos and priorities for the subject with a clear focus on outstanding progress for all students and support for the team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Tech Asset Management and Team Professional Development

Managing the check in and out process of all students and staff laptops and maintain an accurate inventory record of the school equipment
Managing and tracking the IT/Tech assets while ensuring safe storage.
Keeping an up to date inventory of the IT/Tech assets.
Conducting teacher PD on tech assets termly.
Ensure all teachers sign the asset management document and ensure safe storage of the paperwork.
Collect classroom tech assets from class teachers at the end of every term.
Attending teacher PD on a regular basis.
Creating and running professional development experiences for teammates on tech.
Run tech capacity building training sessions for different functions at the school (academic and non-academic) at least termly to enhance their job productivity.

Tech Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Ensuring the functionality of student and staff laptops by carrying out regular preventative maintenance, basic repairs and software configuration such as Microsoft Office, OS updates, etc. If the nature of a repair is outside of the tech coordinator’s ability to repair, the tech coordinator will be responsible for liaising with an outside repair service to ensure the device is repaired.
Performing weekly maintenance and set up checks of all centrally used tech resources in the school such as, but not limited to, laptops, extension cables, projectors, computer labs (if applicable), tablets in the RAZ Room (if applicable) and Library (if applicable) to ensure they are in perfect working condition.
Receiving technicians from contract service providers as needed to carry out maintenance or repair tasks.
Ensuring all classrooms are set up with functional classroom projectors, speakers and HDMI cables.
Troubleshooting the classroom projectors, speakers, HDMI failures. Ensuring any such issues are resolved proactively and to constantly keep the affected stakeholders updated on the issues and progress made in resolving them.
Troubleshooting all internet issues. Ensuring any such issues are resolved proactively and to constantly keep the affected stakeholders updated on the issues and progress made in resolving them.
Troubleshooting all printer issues. Ensuring any such issues are resolved proactively and to constantly keep the affected stakeholders updated on the issues and progress made in resolving them.
Troubleshooting all schools support tickets. Ensuring any such issues are resolved proactively and to constantly keep the affected stakeholders updated on the issues and progress made in resolving them.

Supporting Academics and Learning Programs

Supporting teachers in running heavy computer/technology aided lessons.
Running one computer based club or coordinating and liaising with vendors of tech-related clubs (Little Einsteins, Coding & innovation clubs)
Conduct innovative sessions, potential sessions HTML/CSS and game development.
Ensuring proper setup or software and hardware and helping facilitate all schools online testing platforms. Ex: NWEA, MAP
Ensure proper set up of school programs and support teachers in managing learning programs: Example:mRAZ Kids, Exploration Tech, Mathletics, etc.
Working with the Dean Development Lead to lead the schools generation of all learners’ report card pdfs test versions and sharing with concerned teachers to enable them resolve any gaps before they are published to families at the end of each term.
Support academic teams with Tech needs for school events – parent, student and teacher events (Microphone, PA system, etc.)

ABOUT YOU
Skills and Qualifications required:

You have a diploma/degree in an IT related field
You have a minimum of 2 years technical experience, experience in IT support is an added advantage.
Experience working in a school will be an added advantage and highly desirable
You have a passion for a career in technology
You have proficient knowledge in computer networks and can troubleshoot network related issues
You are able to demonstrate competence and comfort with PC/Linux/Mac based computer systems

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October 28, 2024
Bus Assistant

About The Role

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Fully embrace Nova’s values and beliefs and promote them to students, staff, parents and members of the outside community.
Work cohesively in a team, being respectful of each person’s contributions and style.
Maintain Door to Door Policy for pick-up and drop-off of pupils.
Ensure that every pupil is seated and using seat-belt before commencement of every journey.
Attend staff meetings that arise throughout the school year.
Accompany, assist and supervise pupils as they board/alight the bus and hand them to the designated guardian.
Advise the Transport Manager of any improvement involving pick up and drop off of pupils by observing and tracking route timings.
Convey any feedback/comment/enquiry from parents to the Transport Manager.
Deliver medication and convey dosage instructions to the school nurse.
Ensure that all pupils on route are on-board before commencement of journey.
Communicate to Transport Manager and School Dean regarding pupil behaviour.
Ensure all on board are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers.
Maintain order and discipline in the school bus.
Familiarize with all School bus routes and timings.
Perform any other duties as assigned while not on route.

Safety

Supervise use of seatbelts by all pupils.
Ensure that pupils don’t drink or eat while the bus is in motion to avoid choking.
Ensure that pupils stand only when the bus comes to a complete halt.
Take prompt action in times of distress such as accidents, focusing on students’ safety primarily.
Follow the emergency procedure and work hand in hand with the driver to administer first aid where necessary.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

Possess a diploma certificate. ECD will be an added advantage.
Ability to work, monitor and assist young children while on the bus.
Must Possess a recent (not older than 6 months) Certificate of Good Conduct.
Recommendation from 3 previous employers.
Minimum 2 years’ experience with school bus transportation.
Ability to take care of pupils while on the bus.
Client service and public interaction skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
First aid knowledge.

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October 28, 2024
School Dorm Mother

About The Role

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Playing the role of a ‘parent’ for the students in a professional working relationship.
Being a role model in all actions and behavior to the students.
Defending the rights of the child.
Creating a safe environment for teenagers to develop their emotional and social skills.
Supervising the wellbeing, discipline and behavior of students.
Observing emotional behavior and referring them to the school counselors.
Maintaining cleanness in dorms.
Report to Dean of Residential Life.

Note: This role requires you to live on campus with flexible working hours including working on weekends.

About You

Skills

and Qualifications required:

Certificate/Diploma in social work or any other relevant course in child welfare.
2+ years of experience working with students.
Professional counseling skills with a proven track record will be an advantage.
Knowledge and experience working with teenagers before
You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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October 28, 2024
HighSchool Sports Coach (Tatu Girls Campus) Technology Coordinator (Tech Coordinator)

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Highschool Sports Coach for our Tatu Girls High School.
You will be responsible for delivering an exceptional 21st Century physical education experience for our students and coaching them to succeed in various sports. You oversee the sports program and as such would be leading the vision for the sports program for the school.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Key responsibilities for the role include:

Work with the Dean of Students to create a vision for the sports program and invest stakeholders in the vision.
Oversee the regional athletics relationships and ensure the school is scheduled for all competition and matches.
Create new and support existing partnering by reaching out to schools and other relevant places to seek for friendlies and other joint sporting events.
Ensure appropriate preparation and management of all competitions and matches.
Develop a strong school teams to represent the school in competitions.
Develop a training program for all the training sessions in accordance with the school guidelines.
Coach and instruct players individually or as a group regarding the rules , regulations, equipment and the techniques of the sport.
Work with the Dean of Students to procure all needed sports equipment.
Ensure attendance is taken at the beginning and the end of the training sessions.
Hold coaching sessions with athletes throughout the academic day and residential evening.
Coach multiple sports ( could include sports such as: basketball, football, rugby, tennis or swimming) and help with contributing to the development of enrichment and residential experiences for students.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of sports equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
Observing, assessing and recording students’ performance, giving appropriate feedback and maintaining records of pupils’ progress and development for the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
Monitor the academic performance of the players and always ensure high standards are met.
Providing pastoral care and support to students, providing them with a secure environment to learn.
Ensure simple first aid procedures are done to injured students during sporting activities.
Provide consistent rewards and/ or consequences for student behaviour.
Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly growing organisation

ABOUT YOU
Skills and Qualifications required:

You have 1 – 3 years of experience in a similar position working with teenagers.
You have basic refereeing skills. At least FIBA level 1 and Coaching Certifications.
A relevant degree in Physical Education or Sports/ Recreational Science is desirable
A post graduate diploma in Sports/ Recreational Science can be considered
You possess effective coaching techniques and skills. You possess adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
You are able to communicate fluently- verbally and in writing in English. You are able to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. You are able to verbally respond to common inquiries from students
You are knowledgeable in a variety of sports and athletic programs. A proven track record of implementing successful athletic programs is highly desirable.
You have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to build relationships with stakeholders
You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
You are excited about our organizational culture and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth

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October 28, 2024
Substitute Teachers (Athi River Primary) Substitute Teachers (Tatu HighSchools) Substitute Teachers (Eldoret HighSchools) Substitute Teachers (Tatu Primary)

Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Substitute Teachers to teach in our Athi River Primary Campus. This is a temporary role opening (2- 4 weeks teacher coverage) where applications will be reviewed on a rolling/ continuous basis. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic teachers to play a role in delivering an enquiry-based learning approach and to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
Responsibilities

Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans.
Teach and deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based lessons that align with the Kenya curriculum requirements.
Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited and interested in their academic excellence.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
Monitor and keep records/ reports of the children’s progress and development.
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Assist in bus loading and unloading.

ABOUT YOU
Skills and Qualifications required:

TSC certification and relevant Degree in Education/ P1 Diploma/ Certificate
2+ years of teaching experience.
You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
You are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom
You are able to work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other Resident teachers and Deans.
You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity well.
You are excited about our organizational culture and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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October 28, 2024
Finance Assistant Procurement Assistant Computer Studies Teacher Music Teacher

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Finance Assistant to help manage its Accounting & Reporting function for a short stint of 3 months as a maternity reliever. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for the role include:

Liquidity Management :Ensure that the company has sufficient liquidity to settle all its obligations as they become due. To accomplish this task you will need to be able to forecast spending & receipts 1-3 months in advance, and provide insights to management regarding any gaps or opportunities for wealth maximization that might arise
Supplier Management Weekly processing of payment requests to ensure timely payment of all obligations, Weekly review of AP aging within guidance, and follow up for older balance to come up with resolutions
General Ledger Management: Weekly posting of each week’s transactions
Compliance: Monthly filing of withholding & VAT taxes
Reconciliations: Weekly reconciliation of all cash and cash equivalent accounts, Monthly statement reconciliation with credit suppliers to ensure nil variances, Monthly reconciliation of related party ledger accounts
Reporting: Monthly reporting to the finance & other teams on above responsibilities
Training & Development : Support the development of an AP manual to guide AP processes, Lead team in monthly activity that helps build Nova Pioneer Culture Principles in the team

ABOUT YOU
Skills, Experience & Qualifications required:

A Bachelor’s Degree (in Business preferred)
CPA (K) or Finalist or its equivalent (ACCA, CA etc)
A minimum of 1-2 years of working experience.
Experience in GL management – specifically AP management.
Experience in a startup or in a company that gives you significant autonomy and responsibility is a plus!
Results driven: goal oriented, moves fast and takes ownership of work.
Have strong skills working with data:

Know how to structure data in a compelling way
Analyze data to pull out key insights and trends &
Make data-driven decisions.

Have strong project management skills: able to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines and targets.
Excitement about our organizational culture—and in particular, be fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a fire-hose of feedback.
Ability to treat all confidential information with the utmost professionalism.

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October 28, 2024
Finance Assistant Procurement Assistant Computer Studies Teacher Music Teacher

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Finance Assistant to help manage its Accounting & Reporting function for a short stint of 3 months as a maternity reliever. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Liquidity Management :Ensure that the company has sufficient liquidity to settle all its obligations as they become due. To accomplish this task you will need to be able to forecast spending & receipts 1-3 months in advance, and provide insights to management regarding any gaps or opportunities for wealth maximization that might arise
Supplier Management Weekly processing of payment requests to ensure timely payment of all obligations, Weekly review of AP aging within guidance, and follow up for older balance to come up with resolutions
General Ledger Management: Weekly posting of each week’s transactions
Compliance: Monthly filing of withholding & VAT taxes
Reconciliations: Weekly reconciliation of all cash and cash equivalent accounts, Monthly statement reconciliation with credit suppliers to ensure nil variances, Monthly reconciliation of related party ledger accounts
Reporting: Monthly reporting to the finance & other teams on above responsibilities
Training & Development : Support the development of an AP manual to guide AP processes, Lead team in monthly activity that helps build Nova Pioneer Culture Principles in the team

ABOUT YOU

Skills, Experience & Qualifications required:

A Bachelor’s Degree (in Business preferred)
CPA (K) or Finalist or its equivalent (ACCA, CA etc)
A minimum of 1-2 years of working experience.
Experience in GL management – specifically AP management.
Experience in a startup or in a company that gives you significant autonomy and responsibility is a plus!
Results driven: goal oriented, moves fast and takes ownership of work.
Have strong skills working with data:

Know how to structure data in a compelling way
Analyze data to pull out key insights and trends &
Make data-driven decisions.

Have strong project management skills: able to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines and targets.
Excitement about our organizational culture—and in particular, be fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a fire-hose of feedback.
Ability to treat all confidential information with the utmost professionalism.

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October 28, 2024
2021 Chemistry Teacher

About the role:

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based Chemistry lessons that align with the Kenya curriculum requirements.
Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families, and colleagues.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students, and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons and so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence.
Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.
Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize them.
Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behaviour.
Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

TSC certification and relevant Bachelors of Education Degree in Teaching.
Strictly 3+ years of teaching experience.
You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication to the leadership team
You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
You are excited about our organizational culture and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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October 28, 2024
2021 Brand & Admission Coordinators

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Brand & Admission Coordinators.This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.This position is part of the Nova Pioneer Central Team under the Marketing Function in Nairobi but will require travel between schools from time to time

About the role:

Communications: You will be responsible for any written, verbal (phone, in person), and electronic (email, SMS) communications to prospective parents of Nova Pioneer students, this includes copy editing, proofreading, and revising communications across a variety of channels, and escalating it up the chain where necessary or prudent. Your communication is expected to be well composed and timely, within the protocol set by your manager and the organization.
Admissions: You will be responsible for facilitating and tracking each applicant through the admissions funnel. You will also be responsible for monitoring the data to regularly provide updates to your manager and the team on the progress.
Data & Reporting: Giving the organization visibility into our progress will be a key responsibility in this role. Filling and maintaining the Admissions dashboard in a timely manner, preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual reports on activities mapped out will be key to measure our progress against your team’s key objectives.
Customer Engagement / Events: As an Admissions & Brand Coordinator, you will be expected to organize and execute events such as open days, that both creatively encourage increased engagement with prospective parents, and which drives new student admissions. You will be responsible for the collection and analysis of data to determine the effectiveness of the admissions events, and for making recommendations on potential improvements.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

You have at least a Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, commerce or any related field.
1-year experience building and managing important relationships in marketing, communications and/or business development positions.
You are a great communicator: You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
You are results driven: You are goal oriented, move fast and take ownership of work.
You are entrepreneurial and empathetic. You are able to understand the various Nova Pioneers’ stakeholders and think creatively about how to effectively communicate to them.
You are passionate about providing excellent education at an affordable price even if you haven’t worked in education before.
You possess great computer skills- proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint
You have very strong organization, time management, and follow‐up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently
You have the ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment
You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback

To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.Please note: You are encouraged to attach your resume in PDF format to protect formatting.There are a series of stages in the Nova Pioneer interview process and candidates will be moved forward in the process depending on their success in the previous stage. The process is as follows:

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October 28, 2024
Music Teacher

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Music Teacher for our Tatu Campus. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that are developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About the role:

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games.
Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
Monitor and keep records/ reports of the children’s progress and development.
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Assist in bus loading and unloading.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

TSC certification and relevant Degree in Education.
3+ years of teaching experience in music.
You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

Apply via :

novaacademies.applytojob.com

October 28, 2024