Posted:Mar 15
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Education Management
Description:
The Aga Khan Academies are an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The AKDN is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender. In 2000, His Highness the Aga Khan initiated the establishment of the Aga Khan Academies, an integrated network of schools to be located in countries across Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. When complete, the network of Academies will form a global learning community of about 18 schools in 14 countries. They will eventually serve approximately 14,000 girls and boys of exceptional calibre, graduating 1,500 students annually. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003, the second in Hyderabad, India in 2011 and the third in Maputo, Mozambique in 2013.
Job Description
Duty & Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a passion for their subject that serves to motivate and encourage students to attain their personal best.
- Design engaging learning and assessment activities that develop deep understanding.
- Support students to be confident thinkers in a safe learning environment.
- Plan collaboratively with colleagues to design the MYP/DP units that effectively deliver the programmes
- Monitor and track student progress.
- Act as a Personal Project and Extended Essay supervisor.
- Act as a form tutor/mentor to guide and support a small group of students
- Contribute to the development of enrichment / co-curricular and experiential activities.
The requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from recognized university
- Must have internationally recognized teaching qualification or a B.Ed/M.Ed
- At least 3 years of experience teaching in the IB MYP/DP
- She/he should demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate students to gain a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
