Shape young minds as a Maths and Science Teacher at SHOFCO, a leading community-based organization! You will create a dynamic learning environment for elementary grade students, and develop strong, ethical, community-centered female leaders. If you have a Diploma/Degree in Education and TSC registration, this entry-level role in Mathare is your chance to make a difference. Ready to empower the next generation? Apply now!
SHOFCO is a leading community-based organization mobilizing the largest network of social groups in Kenya to provide holistic, needs-driven services and redefine the potential of citizen-led change.
Maths and Science Teacher
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
- 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
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
Deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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