Music, Art and Design Teacher (Creative Arts)
Job Summary
- The
overall purpose of this job is to provide students with a safe and
inclusive learning environment by designing and implementing appropriate
learning instructions and activities that align with the curriculum and
manage overall student discipline.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible
for the preparation of schemes of work and lesson plans for the section;
- Ensure
smooth/seamless change-over from one activity/lesson to the next during
class time;
- Develop
and carry our assessment of the learners based on the content – both
summative and formative in line with the term syllabus;
- Set
exams, ensure they have been reviewed by the section lead, administer the
same, mark and upload results into the system;
- Responsible
for safeguarding the well-being of the learners both physically and
emotionally;
- Escalate
matters that are contrary to the expected learner behavior to the relevant
office;
- Counsel
and guide the learners as and when needed and escalate when higher
interventions are required;
- Provide
spiritual guidance to the learners according to the various faiths; ensure
the learners attend their various religious classes as per the timetable
- Conduct
remedial classes for those learners that have learning gaps or lagging
behind in some areas;
- Help
to identify learners who have special needs and recommend interventions
for specialized support;
- Teach
life skills to the learners on issues to do with relationships,
environmental preservation, global citizenship;
- Organize,
and coordinate class activities, sports days and excursions for the class
and attend the same;
- Develop
activity and school budgets for approval by the Head of School at the
beginning of the term;
- Participate
in rotational school duties as and when required;
- Ensure
the mission and vision of the school are communicated and explained
clearly to the learners;
- Collaborate
with the quality assurance department and implement
feedback/recommendations provided afterward;
- Prepare
teaching aides and presentations, learning materials for the learners in a
timely manner;
- Prepare
monthly reports on performance, class activities, trips and any updates
relevant to the class; and
- Any
other responsibilities assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from
time to time
Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Education, Major in Music, Art and design or related field
- Must
be registered with the Teacher Service Commission (TSC)
- Minimum
of 3 years of teaching experience
Desired Competencies and Attributes
- Must
have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals
- Must
demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and
work under strict deadlines.
- Must
have strong written and verbal communication skills to work with students,
parents, fellow teachers and administrators
- Must
demonstrate ability to create and teach effective lesson plans related to
the subject
- Must
demonstrate subject matter expertise to teach the topics effectively
- Must
have knowledge of behavior management strategies to keep students engaged
and learning
- Must
demonstrate Strong organizational and time management skills
- Must
be Creative and with engaging presentation skills
- Must
be confident in using technology to enhance student learning
- Must
be resourceful and be able to teach effectively given the available
resources and student skill levels
- Must
be results-oriented with the ability to deliver the desired outcome
How to Apply
Are you qualified for this position and are interested in
working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send your cover letter
and CV in PDF format quoting the job title on the email subject to hrm@kisc.sc.ke not
later than 10th June, 2025. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis