Upper Primary School Teacher

Hamomi Upper Primary School Teacher

Reports to: Hamomi Children’s Centre Executive Director

Division: Administration

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Contract: Three month probationary contract, with the possibility of a 1-year contract after.

Hamomi Children’s Centre

Hamomi Children’s Centre improves the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Nairobi, Kenya by allowing them to develop into adults with the skills necessary to improve their own social and economic condition. Hamomi offers comprehensive care by creating a safe and nurturing environment through which it provides the widest array of opportunities possible. Hamomi functions in Kenya as a Community Based Organization, Private School and Trust.

Benefits
Hamomi Children’s Centre offers 22 vacation days a year, 30 sick days per year at full pay and 15 days sick a year at half pay, and compassionate leave.

EEOC Hamomi Children’s Centre does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services.

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for ability in teaching all upper primary classes from Standard 4 through Standard 8. This position is also responsible for participating in a staff that ensures proper communication, policy compliance and transparency.

Supervision

This position reports directly to the Hamomi Children’s Centre Executive Director, currently Joy Nafungo acting as Deputy Manager.

Essential Duties

1. Manage classroom and children to follow syllabus, create schemes of work and plan lessons.
2. Report on time and teach classes as scheduled time.
3. Mark papers and exams in a timely manner, and record exam scores.
4. Attend staff workshops and help to develop, participate and encourage an environment of teamwork and transparency.
5. Ensure classroom is tidy, organized and stocked, help to develop centre where there are limitations on materials through communication with staff and supervisor.
6. Taking initiative to make good use of materials around the centre to create a better teaching environment for students.

Qualifications

Education:

· P1 Required

· Diploma in Education or Degree in Education is added advantage

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent skills working with children and in classroom management
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including in cross-cultural settings.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand, process, and document information.

Abilities:

A Hamomi Children’s Centre Lower Primary Teacher must have the ability to:

• communicate effectively orally, in writing, and visually;
• maintain classroom tidiness, order and schedule;
• maintain discipline and administer punishments for bad behavior without the use of corporal punishment;
• use wide variety of teaching tactics and tools, not simply rote use of chalkboard;
• interpret and apply good HR practice and principles with good judgment;
• work as a member of a team in a multi-cultural environment;
• maintain high performance standard with attention to detail;
• follow instructions from management;
• ask questions when rules, regulation or advisement is unclear;
• conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of the Hamomi.

Working Conditions:** This position requires sitting, standing, walking, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level, using fine finger movements and lifting/carrying light loads. Hamomi Children’s Centre conditions are in the Kangemi slum within a dusty environment and temporary structures.

Communication

Ensure effective exchanges of information with fellow staff, management, students and parents. Examples of skills and behaviors include speaking to others respectfully; speaking in the classroom; expressing ideas in a logical, organized way; sharing information appropriately; and clarity in written communication.

Relationships

Ensure constructive and supportive interactions with others. Examples of skills and behaviors include being positive and supportive when working with others; sharing information and resources freely; resolving conflict constructively; cultivating strong relationships with the Hamomi students; and proactively working to remove obstacles to success for others.

Job Knowledge

Utilize and apply job related knowledge to complete job tasks at a level that meets or exceeds expectations. Examples of skills and behaviors include utilizing job knowledge to solve problems or develop new approaches; and maintaining or enhancing skills through continuing education.

Teamwork

Work effectively and contribute as a member of a team. Examples of skills and behaviors include supporting other team members by sharing information; covering the work of others during absences, vacations etc.; and actively participating in developing ideas for ways to increase team effectiveness.

Problem Solving Analyze information and develop solutions to challenges that arise during the course of performing a job. Examples of skills and behaviors include researching and collecting facts; fully comprehending the letter and spirit of all Hamomi policy; defining the issues and the parties affected; formulating options/solutions for addressing the problem; and engendering support for and implementing the solution.

HOW TO APPLY:

To Apply:

Submit application letter and resume with references via email to joy@hamomi.org.

Application Materials Your application materials should clearly indicate how you meet the requirements of the position. Be sure your resume is in an easy-to-read format. Dates of employment on your resume should be in mm/yy format.