The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya

The position

The Teaching Assistant will be  responsible for supporting teachers and assisting students in Junior School with their educational and social development, both in and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities & Roles:

• To assist with planning of teaching and learning in the assigned classrooms under the mentorship / supervision of the class teacher.
• To observe and develop strategies that embrace student inquiry and assist in the differentiation of activities to meet the needs of all students.
• To assist the class teacher in authentic assessment of students, including the maintenance of records to track student progress. Such information is to be communicated sensitively, effectively and honestly with parents and guardians. Whilst this is the responsibility of the class teacher, interns may be called to participate to provide support.
• To assist the class teacher in the safety and security of each student in the classroom and around school at all times.
• To contribute towards and be an active participant in the extra-curricular part of the AKA, M programme and student life; enrichment, student field-trips, whole school events and initiatives, residential week-end duties.
• To contribute towards building a student culture of self-regulation and self-efficacy adhering to the values of the academy and the student code of conduct.
• To assist the class teacher in the organization of resources for the programme and in the maintenance of existing inventory.

The requirements

• At least a diploma in Education and an Early Childhood Education training from a recognized institution.
• Must be TSC registered.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience in an ECD.
• Early Years/Primary experience would be an added advantage.