Music Teacher

Shape young minds and inspire future leaders through music! SHOFCO seeks a passionate Music Teacher to develop engaging programs, nurture talent, and create a positive learning environment for our students. If you have a Diploma/Degree in Music Education and a passion for empowering young women, this entry-level role is your chance to make a real impact. Apply now and strike a chord!

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.

Music 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
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

• 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

Academic Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Education (Music) or P1 certificate with Passion and abitity to teach Music
• Knowledge in CBC Music Learning areas will be an added advantage.

Other requirements 

• 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