Diamond Junior School
Position Title: Kindergarten Teacher - Montessori
Location: Diamond Junior School (South B Campus & Athi River Campus)
Reports to: Principal
About the School: Founded in 2009, Diamond Junior School is a values-based institution that presently caters for Kindergarten & Primary levels using the CBC curriculum. The School is passionately committed to developing learners to be contributing members of the wider community.
Vision: We strive to equip and inspire children to rise to their full God-given potential.
Mission: To offer excellence in Academics, Sports, Arts, Technology and beyond, cultivating positive character traits and inspiring global citizenship.
Job Summary: The job holder plans, organizes and implements an appropriate educational program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare & follow termly schemes of work to be covered.
- Teach all areas of the curriculum to ensure the syllabus is well covered.
- Plan, prepare and deliver daily lessons to all students in the class.
- Adapt curriculum to fit student needs while maintaining overall class progress.
- Use appropriate learning materials such as visuals/audio to facilitate the learning process.
- Prepare, issue and mark appropriate assignments to facilitate positive student development.
- Create a fun environment in and out of the classroom.
- Supervise and monitor students while performing different activities and duties in and out of the classroom.
- Take daily attendance to identify and record absence.
- Assess and record students’ performance by grading work and giving tests. Identify problem areas and areas which need attention and improvement.
- Monitor the students and ensure the school routine and timetable is followed.
- Build students’ self-worth and confidence through positive teaching methods and encouragement.
- Provide students with basic toilet training when necessary.
- Clean and dress students when they mess up.
- Serve learners and feed those who are not able to feed themselves.
- Dress and undress learners during extra-curricular activities.
- Maintain order and discipline among students while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines.
- Provide development of learners both physically and emotionally.
- Provide guidance and counselling to learners to promote their mental wellbeing.
- Document student progress and communicate with parents to keep them informed.
- Order and receive stationery and Montessori materials and books as per inventory levels.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Certificate in Montessori.
- Proven experience as a teacher – Minimum 3 years.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- High level of patience.
- First Aid skills.
Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or before 10th February 2024.
Correspondence: Detailed CV to be submitted to careers@diamondjunior.com
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process.