Music Teacher- Athi River Day School
About the role:
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
- Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
- Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
- Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal through line manager(s) and other school leaders and parents.
- Monitor and keep record/ reports of the children’s progress and development.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
- Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them and selecting activities of interest to them.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Assist in daily routine activities e.g. naptime, bus loading and off-loading, serving and supervising meals, bathroom breaks, play, parent pick-up/drop-off etc.
- Keep, maintain and regularly update professional records- Records of work covered, progress records , rubrics and students portfolios.
- Chaperone after-school clubs of interest or as assigned.
- Participate in character building and behaviour management.
Role-specific responsibilities for a Music Coach include :
- Administer Music Lessons under the Nova Pioneer Instructional Model in line with CBC requirements
- Oversee and coordinate Music activities and projects in the school programme
- Prepare Schemes of Work and design plans for Music lessons
- Teach individual lessons lasting between 30-45 minutes usually incorporating elements of general musicianship such as ear training and theory as well as instrumental technique and interpretation.
- Liaise with Learning Design & Music Specialists in other NP Primary School campuses for alignment in instruction and learning of Music.
- Set relevant themes for school musical activities and programmes
- Plan individual lessons and overall Schemes of Work for subscribing students
- Arrange lesson schedules and enter students for examinations.
- Develop your knowledge of materials and repertoire for students at different stages of their musical development.
- Communicate with the school and parents about the students’ lessons and progress.
- Prepare students for performances, examinations, auditions and festivals
- Organise Music events in and outside school and the school annual concert
- Maintain and inventory of learning resources for Music
- Coach Teammates who support in Music Lessons.
About You
Skills and Qualifications required:
- TSC certification and relevant Degree in Music.
- 3+ years of teaching experience in music.
- 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.
PE Teacher (Athi River Day School)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Work with the Dean of Students to create a vision for the sports program and invest stakeholders in the vision.
- Execute appropriate activities for the children in every session according to the curriculum, schemes of work, and lesson plans.
- Deliver activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, while applying the appropriate teaching method suited for a given group or individual.
- Assimilate student culture activities and support children and teachers strengthen areas assigned e.g. transition, arrival, dismissal, playtime, serving lunch etc.
- Calendar fixtures and sports training programmes for students and accompany teams as a chaperone or coach on sports-related trips and competitions.
- Scout for opportunities for students to participate and compete in various sporting activities and friendlies by creating new and supporting existing partnerships with schools.
- Plan and execute inter-house/class competitions for sports every term and the annual Sports Day.
- Conduct PD and briefing for teammates for sports-related activities e.g. events or initiatives
- Ensure appropriate preparation and management of all competitions and matches.
- Develop strong school teams to represent the school in competitions.
- Develop training programs for all the training sessions in accordance with the school guidelines.
- Coach and instruct players individually or as a group regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and the techniques of the sport.
- Ensure attendance is taken at the beginning and the end of the training sessions.
- Maintain an inventory of sports equipment and work with the Dean of Students to procure all needed sports equipment.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of sports equipment and facilities in order to prevent injuries and damage.
- Observe, assess and file records/reports in hard and soft copy of the children’s progress and development for the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
- Monitor the academic performance of the players and always ensure high standards are met.
- Providing care and support to students, providing them with a secure environment to learn.
- Ensure simple first aid procedures are done to injured students during sporting activities.
- Affirm positive behaviour and flag negative behaviour to maintain order by documenting concerns and incidences, and ensure follow up is made with support from the line manager.
- Attend meetings and teacher training workshops in order to learn NP model and culture.
- Practise and model NP culture to stakeholders in the school community.
ABOUT YOU
Skills and Qualifications required:
- TSC certification and a relevant degree in Physical Education/ Recreational Science
- 1-3 years experience in a similar position working with young children/ teenagers
- Trained and certified in basic first aid
- You have good working skills with technology such as Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- You are able to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students.
- Must be knowledgeable in a variety of sports and athletic programs
- Preferred- A proven track record of implementing successful sports programs
- Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess adequate knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders
- 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.
- You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth
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