High School Kiswahili/C.R.E Resident Teacher (Tatu Boys) at Nova Pioneer in Kiambu, Kenya

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    High School Kiswahili/C.R.E Resident Teacher (Tatu Boys)

    Nova PioneerKiambu, Kenya

    Posted

    17 hours ago

    Apply by

    7 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Education & Training
    Education & Training

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    Job Description

    Nova Pioneer is seeking a High School Kiswahili/C.R.E Resident Teacher for its Tatu Boys campus. The role involves delivering exceptional, enquiry-based lessons aligned with the Kenya curriculum, maintaining positive relationships with students and families, and fostering a conducive learning environment. The teacher will also integrate technology, set ambitious goals, and support school-wide programs.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Teach and deliver exceptional, real world, enquiry-based Kiswahili/ C.R.E lessons that align with the Kenya curriculum requirements.
    • Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues.
    • Develop lessons plans and partner with the Learning Design Team in reviewing and updating lessons when required/ desired.
    • 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 so that students are excited and interested in their academic excellence.
    • Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students both in academic and culture expectations.
    • Be accountable for students' mastery of content and academic standards.
    • Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
    • Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide effective student feedback so they internalize them.
    • Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior and model expected behaviour at all times for students to emulate.
    • Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization.
    • Serve as teacher on duty and/or boarding teacher on duty and support school wide programs aimed at behavior interventions.
    • Timely capture of students data on academic outcomes and articulation of students progress to NP families and other stakeholders when called upon to do so.
    • Support clubs, societies and other core-curricular enrichments at the school aimed at building all rounded students.
    • Serve as a home room teachers when called upon to do so.

    Required Qualifications

    • TSC certification and a relevant Degree in Education in the teaching subjects of Kiswahili/ C.R.E
    • Strictly 3+years teaching experience.
    • 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.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Education & Training

    Minimum Experience

    3 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Education

    Field of Study

    Education

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Nova Pioneer careers portal at novapioneer.applytojob.com.

    Show Your Classroom Impact in the Interview

    Nova Pioneer looks for teachers who can bring the curriculum alive and own student outcomes. Be ready to talk about how you've made Kiswahili or C.R.E engaging and how you track mastery.

    1. Prepare a lesson demo: You'll likely be asked to teach a short sample lesson. Plan an enquiry-based activity that gets students thinking, not just listening. Show how you'd use questions to guide discovery.

    2. Talk data: They want teachers who track student progress. Have examples of how you've used assessments to adjust your teaching and help struggling students.

    3. Show you're a team player: Mention times you've collaborated with other teachers or parents to support a student. They value mutual vulnerability and feedback.

    4. Emphasize your TSC status: Make sure your certification is current and clearly listed on your CV. They require it.

    5. Connect with the school's culture: Research Nova Pioneer's approach to learning and be ready to explain why it excites you. They want people who are fired up about their mission.

    6. Be ready for ambiguity: They mentioned handling complexity and change. Share an example of a time you adapted to a new curriculum or school policy.

    7. Highlight your communication skills: You'll be writing to parents and colleagues. Bring samples of parent updates or lesson plans you've written.

    8. Ask smart questions: Prepare questions about their learning design, support for teachers, or how they measure student growth. It shows you're thinking deeply about the role.

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    Tags

    Kiswahili
    C.R.E
    teaching
    TSC
    curriculum