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Teacher of Economics, Business and Humanities

Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) · Nairobi, KE

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Key Responsibilities

Teaching, Curriculum and Pedagogy

  • Collaboratively plan units of study across Economics, Business and Humanities that maximise learning and align with IB Diploma and Middle Years Programme standards
  • Design clear, achievable lesson objectives and deliver well-organised lessons in line with unit plans
  • Deliver engaging lessons in the spirit of inquiry, using IT and other resources to enhance instruction
  • Differentiate learning so every student can grasp economic, business and humanities concepts
  • Foster conceptual understanding and connect learning to real-world economic, business and societal contexts
  • Create a safe, positive classroom environment and make full use of instructional time

Assessment and Reporting

  • Apply a thorough understanding of IB criterion-based assessment practices across all subjects taught
  • Use varied, well-documented formative and summative assessments to evidence student learning
  • Produce accurate, criteria-based results that reflect what students can do
  • Write clear, constructive report cards that identify pathways for improvement
  • Participate actively in Parent-Teacher Conferences, supporting parents in understanding their child's progress

Professional Growth and School Support

  • Reflect on and continuously improve teaching practice, learning from evidence and colleagues
  • Take ownership of personal professional development and pursue growth opportunities
  • Serve as a Homeroom Tutor, offering academic and pastoral support to students
  • Mentor students in Service as Action (SA) / CAS projects, connecting learning to community engagement
  • Contribute actively to a co-curricular club and support school trips as required

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education, or a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business, or a Humanities discipline, with a teaching qualification
  • IB Diploma Programme certification in Economics, Business Management, or a Humanities subject is highly desirable
  • Registration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
  • A minimum of 5 years' teaching experience across Economics, Business and/or Humanities subjects, preferably within an IB World School or equivalent international education system
  • Demonstrated experience designing, delivering and assessing curriculum using criterion-based methods (e.g. IB rubrics)
  • Experience integrating technology and differentiated instruction into the classroom
  • Ability to teach flexibly across multiple subject areas within Economics, Business and Humanities is an advantage

What We're Looking For

  • Strong subject expertise and instructional competence across Economics, Business and Humanities
  • A collaborative team player who communicates effectively with students, colleagues and parents
  • Adaptability and a genuine interest in innovative, inquiry-based teaching methods
  • Strong organisational skills in managing lesson planning, classroom time and assessment records across multiple subjects
  • A commitment to the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism, and to safeguarding the welfare of children

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Nairobi
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