Location: Nairobi
Job Category: Education Director
Qualification Level: Master’s Degree
Job Level: Full Time
Tinker Education is a part of Kenya’s innovative education through Teacher Training, STEM curriculum education, e-Learning, Digital Content Creation, and Pilot Project Implementation.
At Tinker Academy, our program teaches students computer science / coding with the integration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) Education.
We aim to demonstrate that the computer is a powerful tool for creativity and invention as we nurture your child to be a future innovator and idea maker.
Details: Tinker Education is seeking a highly motivated, career-orientated Education Director with strong parent communication skills, a collaborative, team-building approach to staff leadership and knowledge of the industry.
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree and have an awareness of STEM Education.
He/ she must be able to relate well to children and adults and feel comfortable in a leadership role.
Honesty is integral to our business practice therefore the applicant must possess a high level of integrity.
As part of a start-up, please note, our work environment is collaborative, flexible, fast-paced, and deadline driven.
Requirements:
- A master’s degree in Education, Education Leadership, or Education Administration
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience and demonstrated strengths as an education director
- Ability to drive, develop and lead education projects and programs
- Previous experience at international schools
- Understanding of STEM education, education technology and experience of E-Learning environments is advantageous
- Passion for education development, teaching and can demonstrate an ability to work well with children
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work across boundaries and cross-culturally
- Effectively interact, communicate, and work well as a team member
- Ability to build rapport and trust with stakeholders
- MS Office experience and OA (office automation) Skills
- Willingness to learn new products/technologies and promote the development of STEM education in Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Executive Director position is at the management level with general responsibilities including, but not limited to:
- Manage education at Tinker Academy
- Engage as a thought-leadership partner with management and directors to deliver high quality STEM education
- Direct and shape the curricula, contents and teaching processes
- Research and design educational materials and instructional methods
- Oversee the instructors:
- Manage their teaching and administration work
- Design and hold teaching workshops/seminars
- Facilitate class reporting that defines the progress (successes and solutions to any challenges) of each student
- Ensure the study of online/offline education materials for effective delivery of teaching
- Ensure the learning development of students
- Build a supportive culture in which you offer direction to instructors
- Effectively communicate with the team (and clients) with respect to content delivery, progress reports and student participation.
- Answer inquiries from internal business partners using your local knowledge of Kenya.
- Promote efficiency, consistency, and professionalism.
- Assist with miscellaneous projects as needed, such as administrative support and training.
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