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Literacy Teacher/Lead at Kisomo Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya

Kisomo Foundation

Literacy Teacher/Lead at Kisomo Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya

Kisomo Foundation

Full time Job

Date Posted: March 11, 2025

Application deadline:

Expired on: March 19, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

We believe every child should have access to a quality education, empowering them to realise their full potential and preparing them to navigate towards a prosperous and gratifying future. Through your support, we create opportunities where there were once obstacles. Join us in shaping brighter futures, one child at a time. Together, we nurture potential,…

About the Role

  • MCEDO School, in partnership with Kisomo Foundation, is seeking a passionate and adaptable Literacy Teacher to inspire and support a diverse group of students in developing their reading and writing skills. We are looking for a dynamic educator who can engage children, assess their individual learning needs, and foster a love for literacy in an ever-changing classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

    • Deliver engaging and interactive literacy lessons tailored to different student levels.
    • Adapt lesson plans based on real-time student needs rather than rigid structures.
    • Maintain a positive and energetic classroom atmosphere, inspiring children to work hard and improve.
    • Assess and track student progress through ongoing observation and data collection.
    • Share student progress data weekly with English teachers to ensure coordinated support.
    • Be flexible in handling schedule changes and student absences at short notice.
    • Provide detailed progress reports to Kisomo Foundation for UK donor updates.

Key Qualities & Skills

  • Energetic & inspiring – able to ‘perform’ lessons to captivate students.
  • Adaptable & responsive – can modify lesson pacing and content based on student engagement.
  • Analytical & observant – capable of quickly assessing student literacy levels.
  • Collaborative – works closely with other teachers and shares insights on student progress.
  • Organized & data-driven – keeps accurate records of student performance and challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

  • A Diploma in Early Childhood Development  Education (ECDE) with at least 2 years of experience OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Education (English/Literature) with prior experience in a literacy program.
  • This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young learners while contributing to a program that values innovation and adaptability in education.

Application deadline:

Expired on: March 19, 2025

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