Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is a non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya and New York, NY that combats urban poverty and gender inequity in the slums of Nairobi. Kennedy Odede, who grew up in the Kibera slum, founded SHOFCO in 2004 with a focus on youth and gender empowerment. SHOFCO has four initiative areas: education, health, economic and community empowerment, and water and sanitation. The organization is currently active in the Kibera and Mathare slums of Nairobi.
Summary
Reporting to the Head of Future Education, he/she will be assisting 4 students who are preparing to transition from SHOFCO primary schools to US boarding schools. In order to ensure they are fully prepared for their transition, they will participate in US Academic Prep Classes from mid-January to mid-July. Central to their success is their English writing, reading and comprehension skills, and specifically their ability to read and analyse text and produce high quality analytical writing. The US Academic Prep English consultant will work with the students a maximum of 4 – hours per day/4 days a week on mentioned skills – schedule is still being finalized.
Key Responsibilities/Roles
- Teach English skills: reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension, all to allow students to
analyse text and produce high quality analytical material. * Support students with use of new technology (laptops, Google and Microsoft suite).
- Inform students of US Classroom norms and cultural practices.
Job Competencies
Knowledge, Experience and Attributes/Skills
Bachelor Degree in any related field
Professional Qualifications.
Teaching degree is a bonus but not required.
Other Requirements (unique/job specific)
- Teach English skills: reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension, all to allow students to analyse text and produce high quality analytical material.
- Microsoft & Google Suite.
- Knowledge of US classroom, teaching norms, and classic novels.
Method of Application
Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to [email protected]
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email
Closing Date : 11 December. 2023
