PYP Homeroom Teacher, Nairobi
| Location | NAIROBI, Kenya |
| Date Posted | July 4, 2025 |
| Category |
Communication
Education / Teaching Engineering IT / Information Technology |
| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | KES |
Description
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.
The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) is an IB continuum school in Kenya authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Early Years through to Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty.The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi - Junior School welcomes applications from dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for the following position: PYP Homeroom Teacher.Role SummaryA PYP Homeroom Teacher is an informed, reflective practitioner who uses inquiry-based learning and teaching strategies to create a positive learning environment that motivates and challenges all learners to develop attributes of the IB Learner Profile to become independent, life-long learners and leaders. The teacher will ensure student success and provide for the individual learning needs of each learner. S/he will be responsible for creating an inquiry-based classroom and teaching within the IB's Primary Years Programme (PYP) philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Education/Bachelor’s degree with PGCE.
- 5 years of teaching experience in an international school.
- PYP-focused professional development.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural collaborative team and environment.
- Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate.
- Certificate of good conduct.
In addition to the above, experience with any of the following will be an added advantage:
- Sports Science.
- Performance and Visual Arts.
- Technology integration.
- Modern European languages.
- Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEAM).
- Experience in Special Education Needs will be an added advantage.
The closing date for applications is July 16, 2025.For more details on the position and the application process, please visit www.the.akdn/careersAfter submission, you’ll receive a confirmation email from @brassring.com. All future application updates will come from @akesk.org emails only. We never send unsolicited job offers or request personal/financial information. If you receive suspicious communication, please verify by contacting us at +254 734 647457 / +254 701 647457 or emailing admin@akesk.org . The organization is not responsible for any actions taken in response to fraudulent messages. By applying, you accept responsibility for verifying the authenticity of any communication.
Sector
Social Development
About the Agency
The Aga Khan Education Services ( AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country's national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information...
Region: Eastern Africa
Location: Kenya
Salary:
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PYP Homeroom Teacher
Aga Khan Education Services
The position
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.
The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) is an IB continuum school in Kenya authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Early Years through to Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty.
The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi - Junior School welcomes applications from dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for the following position: PYP Homeroom Teacher.
Role Summary
A PYP Homeroom Teacher is an informed, reflective practitioner who uses inquiry-based learning and teaching strategies to create a positive learning environment that motivates and challenges all learners to develop attributes of the IB Learner Profile to become independent, life-long learners and leaders. The teacher will ensure student success and provide for the individual learning needs of each learner. S/he will be responsible for creating an inquiry-based classroom and teaching within the IB's Primary Years Programme (PYP) philosophy.
The requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education/Bachelor’s degree with PGCE.
- 5 years of teaching experience in an international school.
- PYP-focused professional development.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural collaborative team and environment.
- Be conversant with the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool.
- Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate.
- Certificate of good conduct.
In addition to the above, experience with any of the following will be an added advantage:
- Sports Science.
- Performance and Visual Arts.
- Technology integration.
- Modern European languages.
- Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEAM).
- Experience in Special Education Needs will be an added advantage.
The closing date for applications is July 16, 2025.
For more details on the position and the application process, please visit www.the.akdn/careers
After submission, you’ll receive a confirmation email from @brassring.com. All future application updates will come from @akesk.org emails only. We never send unsolicited job offers or request personal/financial information. If you receive suspicious communication, please verify by contacting us at +254 734 647457 / +254 701 647457 or emailing admin@akesk.org. The organization is not responsible for any actions taken in response to fraudulent messages. By applying, you accept responsibility for verifying the authenticity of any communication.
Sector
Social Development
About the Agency
The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country's national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information...
Region
Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
16-Jul-2025