French Teacher At Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (Akesk)

The positionThe Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) is an IB continuum school in Kenya authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Early Years through to Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty.The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi – Senior School has an opening for the position ofFrench Teacher.Role SummaryThe teacher will ensure the students recognize and use of the French Language as a vehicle of thought, reflection, self-expression and learning in other subjects, and as a tool for enhancing literacy. This will allow the students to understand the nature of the language and the process of linguistic integration, cultural and social components. The teacher should focus on effective teamwork and collaboration, use of differentiation to meet the needs of the learners and the teaching and learning should be informed by formative and summative assessments.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaboratively plan units of study designed for maximizing learning for all studentsDeveloping and planning French teaching strategiesCommunicate to students in the French LanguageDeliver effective, differentiated and inquiry-based lessons in a friendly and supportive atmosphereCreate a safe and conducive environment in which the students can learn and thriveUse varied, adequate assessments, including formative and summative assessment in line with the IBO requirementsEngage parents regularly and effectively in the education of their childrenDemonstrate in-depth knowledge of the relevant subject and modern pedagogyAccurately evaluate and comment on both the ability and developmental potential of each studentEffectively communicate with students, colleagues and parents, including through email and the school information systemDemonstrate an experience of high professional values and practicesShow profound commitment to ongoing professional growth and to taking on responsibility for fulfilling the vision and philosophy of the Aga Khan Academy, NairobiThe requirementsQualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree in the respective fieldTSC Certification5 years of IB Middle Years' Programme and/or IB Diploma outstanding teaching experience as well as previous Middle Years' Programme experience