Creative Arts-Social Studies Junior School Teacher at Shining Hope For Communities (SHOFCO)

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: 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.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic 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

Functional Skills:

• Articulating information
• Adopting practical approaches
• Providing insights
• Taking action

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Establishing rapport
• Valuing individuals
• Inviting feedback
• Understanding people