Job Description
Rank: Coordinator
Grade: G5
Section: Essential Services
Department: Girls Leadership & Education
Location / Work station: Mathare
Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 7.30 AM – 4.30PM
Reports to: Head Teacher
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: Mathematics and Science,
- 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 candidates 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.
- Carrying out any other roles assigned by the administration.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)
Academic Qualifications
- Diploma/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
How to apply
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for and the location. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 18th March 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer;
SHOFCO does not charge any fee at recruitment process, as the process is free and fair
SHOFCO has zero tolerance to safeguarding and Protection concerns including protection from Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and from any kind of harm
SHOFCO is committed to upholding Gender Equality, Diversity and Social inclusion.
All people are encouraged to apply
Please note; If one is shortlisted for the interview, upon successful application, they will be required to come with certificate of good conduct, and due diligence will be done before any offer of employment.