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
Deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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