Music Teacher - Shining Hope For Communities, Nairobi

A top employer is now accepting applications for this role. Job Purpose To be responsible for creating a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favourable to learning and personal growth; this is aimed at ultimately developing strong, ethical, community centred female leaders of tomorrow. Key Responsibilities: and Job Dimensions

• Teach music to students and nurture students’ talent by training them to play musical instruments and participation in Music and drama festival competition.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.

• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

• Create and use variety of instruction strategies,

• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences.

• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth.

• Prepare progress reports and keep records.

• Communicate with parents on students’ progress.

• Interpret the school program.

• Coordinate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

• Create an effective environment for learning.

• Select and requisition books and instructional aids.

• Maintain required inventory records.

• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.

• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with school and national testing program.

• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.

• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Academic Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Education (Music) or P1 certificate with Passion and abitity to teach Music

• Knowledge in CBC Music Learning areas will be an added advantage.

Other requirements (unique/job specific)

• This is an Entry level position.

Functional Skills

• Articulating information

• Adopting practical approaches

• Providing insights

• Taking action

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

• Establishing rapport

• Valuing individuals

• Inviting feedback

• Understanding people