Music Teacher

Rank: Coordinator Grade: G5 Section: Essential Services Department: Girls Leadership & Education Location / Work station: SHOFCO- Mathare School For Girls Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 7.30 AM – 4.30PM Reports to: Head Teacher Direct reports: N/A 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 music to students and nurture students’ talent by training them to play musical instruments and participation in Music and drama festival competition. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials. Provide individualized 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 and requisition books and instructional aids. Maintain required inventory records. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day. Administer group standardized 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. Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills). Academic Qualifications Diploma or Degree in Education (Music) or P1 certificate with Passion and abitity to teach Music Knowledge in CBE, Creative Arts, will be an added advantage. 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