Creative Arts- Social Studies JS Teacher NGO Job SHOFCO

Location / Work station: SHOFCO-Kibera School for Girls

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

• Teach: Creative Arts, Social Studies and by extension Physical Health Education or any other Learning Area to both Upper Primary and Junior School students.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Provide individualised 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 or requisition books and instructional aids.
• Maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise and support students in and out-of-classroom activities.
• Set and administer quality 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.
• Attend remedial classes as advised by the school administration.
• Receive learners from home and see them off after school.
• Offering pastoral care to students when called upon to do so.
• Step in for a colleague in case of absence.
• Participate in school’s policy-making processes.
• Adequately support new teachers to settle in when asked to do so.
• To guide learners with learning differences and behavioural challenges.
• Ensure the safety and security of all children
• Carrying out any other roles assigned by the administration.

Qualifications

• P1 or Diploma or Degree in Education or any related field

Professional Qualifications

• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission

Other requirements (unique/job specific)

• This is an Entry level position

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for and the location. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 14th April 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.