STEM Teacher At Shining Hope For Communities

Rank: Coordinator

Grade: G 5

Section: Essential Services

Department: Girls Leadership & Education

Location / Workstation: Kibera and Mathare

Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 7.30 AM – 4.30PM

Reports to: Head Teacher

Direct reports: N/A

Job Purpose

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic STEM Teacher who will handle STEM and Pre-technical classes across the whole school. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a passion for educating young minds, fostering a positive learning environment, and integrating STEM tools and technology into the teaching and learning process.

Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions

  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans in STEM subjects
  • Ensure that lessons cater to the needs of individual students with varying abilities
  • Assess and record students’ progress and provide feedback and advice to students
  • Maintain a well-ordered and stimulating learning environment
  • Integrate technology into teaching practices
  • Organize and participate in STEM-focused school events
  • Stay up-to-date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practices
  • Communicate with parents, administrators, and other stakeholders about students’ progress and behaviour.

Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed.) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with a focus on Mathematics, or relevant teaching qualifications.

Professional Qualifications

  • Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission
  • 3+ years’ teaching experience in STEM.
  • Demonstrated success in teaching STEM-related subjects (Math, Science, or technology)

Other requirements (unique/job specific)

  • Skills in robotics, CEMASTEA and Scratch program.

Functional Skills

  • Articulating information
  • Adopting practical approaches
  • Providing insights
  • Taking action

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

  • Establishing rapport
  • Valuing individuals
  • Inviting feedback
  • Understanding people

How to apply

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for and the location. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 9th February2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.