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School Dorm Mother (Eldoret Girls Boarding School) at Nova Pioneer, Nairobi, Kenya

Nova Pioneer

School Dorm Mother (Eldoret Girls Boarding School) at Nova Pioneer, Nairobi, Kenya

Nova Pioneer

Full time Job

Date Posted: August 13, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: August 16, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

Nova Pioneer Education Group is a Pan-African independent school network offering preschool through secondary education for students from ages 3 through 19. We prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

  • Playing the role of a ‘parent’ for the students in a professional working relation.
  • Being a role model in all actions and behavior to the students.
  • Defending the rights of the child.
  • Creating a safe environment for teenagers to develop their emotional and social skills.
  • Supervising the wellbeing,  discipline and behavior of students.
  • Observing emotional behavior and referring them to the school counselor.
  • Help the students maintain the cleanliness of their dorm rooms.
  • Report any cases of sickness to the Dean of Residential Life
  • Implementing the residential schedules for the students.
  • Supervision of the student’s hygiene and neatness.
  • Keeping records and reports of residential issues/occurrences within their assigned spaces.
  • Executing any other duty that may be assigned to him by the dean of residential life
  • Communicate regularly with the Dean of Residential Life regarding student behavior in the dorm area.
  • To live in and supervise the dormitory.

Note: This role requires you to live on campus with flexible working hours including working on weekends.

Skills and Qualifications required:

  • Certificate/Diploma in social work or any other relevant course in child welfare.
  • You have 2+ years of experience working with students.
  • Professional counseling skills with a proven track record will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge  and experience working with teenagers before.
  • You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
  • You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
  • Should have the ability to set clear expectations and boundaries and hold students accountable.
  • Should have computer literacy.
  • She should be caring, understanding, and patient naturally.
  • Should have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
  • Have a positive attitude, flexible approach, and a sense of humor.
  • You have the ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive matters
  • You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

Application deadline:

Expired on: August 16, 2024

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