Education Director Job in Nairobi Kenya August 2017

Education Director Job in Nairobi Kenya – Tinker Education, EMCAST August 2017

Employment Position for Education Director

Education Director Jobs opportunity August 2017

Job Vacancy: Education Director – Tinker Education, EMCAST

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.

Please send your CV and cover letter to neene@tinkeredu.net outlining your interest and suitability for this position.

Deadline: 1st September 2017