How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply online through the Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) portal at krb-xjobs.brassring.com.
Show Your IB Design Classroom in Action
This role is about more than teaching software — it's about shaping how students think, create, and solve problems. The hiring team will be looking for evidence that you can plan inquiry-driven lessons, assess with IB rubrics, and bring out the best in every learner.
1. Lead with your IB experience: Highlight your MYP and/or DP Design teaching experience prominently. If you have IB certification, put it near the top of your CV. Mention specific units you've taught and how you aligned them with IB standards.
2. Show your assessment toolkit: Be ready to discuss how you use formative and summative assessments. Bring examples of rubrics you've designed and how you've used them to give feedback that helps students improve.
3. Prove your tech integration: Digital Design is hands-on. Talk about the software, tools, and platforms you've used in the classroom — from graphic design tools to coding environments. Show how you've used technology to enhance learning, not just for its own sake.
4. Differentiate with confidence: Expect questions about how you support students at different levels. Share concrete strategies you've used to break down complex concepts and help struggling learners while challenging advanced ones.
5. Connect design to the real world: IB learning emphasizes real-world context. Prepare examples of projects where students solved authentic problems or engaged with their community through design. This shows you understand the IB philosophy.
6. Communicate your pastoral side: The role includes homeroom tutoring and mentoring SA/CAS projects. Highlight any experience you have in pastoral care, student mentoring, or leading co-curricular activities. Show you care about the whole student.
7. Prepare for the interview: You may be asked to teach a demo lesson or present a portfolio. If so, choose a topic that showcases your inquiry-based approach and your ability to engage students. Practice explaining your lesson design and assessment plan.
8. Know the school's context: Research the Aga Khan Education Service and its IB schools. Understand their values and how they approach education. Tailor your answers to show you're a good fit for their community.