PYP Homeroom Teacher
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
Mombasa
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 August 2024
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2024
Job overview
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.
Exciting career opportunities await those who wish to make a difference. For further information please visit our website https://www.agakhanacademies.org/mombasa
The PYP Homeroom Teacher will deliver high-quality interactive lessons that enable each student to reach their potential. The successful candidate will create a safe and exciting learning environment with high expectations and lead learning and teaching practices. He/she will develop formative and summative assessments to accurately report on the progress of students in line with the IB PYP curriculum as well as collaboratively plan units of study designed for maximizing learning for all students.
The successful candidate should have minimum a Bachelor’s degree and must have an internationally recognized teaching qualification or a BEd /MEd and at least 3 years teaching Early years / Grade One and 5 years + as a PYP teacher. He/she must have experience in implementing play based approaches to teaching and learning and facilitating smooth transitions from early years to elementary school . He/She Must have knowledge of child development theories and best practices
In addition to the above qualifications , He/She must be highly collaborative, creative, adaptable, empathetic, reflective and posses strong communication skill
The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students in its care. As an employer, the school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
The closing date for applications: 30 April 2024
Start date: 1 August 2024
Early applications will be considered
Interested candidates should attach a letter of interest outlining their suitability for the job
Being an intentionally diverse community, we welcome applications from qualified candidates from all cultural and educational backgrounds. Please note that only candidates who are shortlisted will be notified.
For further information and to apply, please visit www.akdn.org/careers
About The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
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Opened in 2003, the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is a day and residential school located in Mombasa, Kenya, offering world-class education to exceptional students who possess strong leadership potential. The Academy, a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network, 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 Aga Khan Academy Mombasa features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body and an experienced team of educators and staff. Admission to the Academy is based on merit, and financial aid is available to ensure access for students with demonstrated need.
At the Academy, students are encouraged to create a balance between academics, sports, cultural activities and community life. Students are challenged to be intellectually inquisitive and socially conscious, while also being respectful and appreciative of other people's cultures, social structures, values and beliefs. In line with the Academy's mission and vision to create global leaders of tomorrow, Academy graduates consistently earn places and scholarships at the world's top universities.
For further information on the Academy, visit: http://www.agakhanacademies.org/mombasa
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