Teacher

About the Role

The Teacher at Bridge is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of a class in all respects and delivering lessons. The role holder is ultimately responsible for the smooth running of the assigned class and the academic achievement of its pupils. This job requires a strong presence around the academy and the local community. 

What You Will Do

• Instructional delivery – use our latest technology to deliver all Bridge content and lesson notes, which come fully prepared on a tablet.
• Raise pupil achievement – be accountable for the learning needs of all pupils, and do what it takes to help them improve 
• Parent relations – maintain positive relationships and close communication with parents on their child’s progression. You will engages effectively with parents be prepared to speak with parents and the community.
• Customer outreach – conduct various forms of customer outreach ranging from door-to-door canvassing to academy-hosted events in order to attract new pupils to Bridge
• Grow professionally – attend periodic re-trainings for professional development
• Academy collaboration – support other members of your team and Academy Manager, organize co-curricular activities to make Bridge a vibrant and healthy academy in your community.

What You Should Have

• Completed P1 training and have actual KNEC certificate or KNEC result slip, teachers already registered with TSC and have TSC numbers preferred.
• Completed ECD training and have an actual ECD certificate, ECD trained teachers with TSC numbers preferred.
• A K.S.C.E mean grade of C plain and above for P1 trained teachers and D+ and above for ECD trained teachers.
• Passion, love and patience for children – particularly those in the age group you want to teach.
• Proven track record of professionalism, punctuality, discipline and compliance.
• Strong English skills (speaking, reading, writing) and local language skills. 
• Open attitude to try new things and stamina for teaching a full class day and Saturday, and grit to persevere in challenging situations.
• Structure and is open to prepared teacher guides; able to follow detailed and multi-step instructions.
• Strong classroom management and pride in teaching a large class.
• Prior teaching or mentoring experience not necessary but encouraged (we will train you)
• A desire to grow personally and professionally including the ability to learn quickly and follow the policies of a multinational organization; internal promotions are encouraged
• Hobbies to share as co-curricular activities with the larger academy