Nova Pioneer Education Group – Arts/ IT Coordinator.

Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Arts/IT Coordinator for our Athi River Campus. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that are developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About the role:

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Administer Art and IT Lessons under our model – Exploration Art and Exploration Tech
• Oversee Exploration Science lessons 
• Coordinate Exploration Day/Week activities and projects
• Liaise with Learning Design on Exploration Resources 
• Review Lesson Plans for Exploration 
• Set relevant themes for school decor for learning and admin spaces
• Organize Art and IT events in and outside of school
• Chaperone Art and Tech/Innovation Clubs
• Keep an inventory of learning resources for Art & Tech
• Coach Teammates on who support Exploration, Art & Techlessons

Statutory Responsibilities 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, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• 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.
• Communication to parents’ needs and queries on Comm logs/diaries, WhatsApp channel and e-mail with the approval by the Dean of Students
• Chaperone after-school clubs of interest or as assigned.
• Participate in character building and behaviour management.
• Participate in Open Days as assigned.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and relevant Degree in Education.
• 1 – 2  years of teaching experience
• 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.

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