Apprentice Teacher (Athi River School)

TL;DR

Apprentice Teacher (Athi River School) (Upper Primary and JSS): Delivering inquiry-based, 21st-century learning experiences through lesson planning, student supervision, and developmentally appropriate activities with an accent on child safety, engagement, and progress tracking. Focus on designing experiential learning, managing classroom behaviour, supporting individual development, and collaborating with school leaders and parents.

Location: Onsite at Athi River School in Athi River, Kenya; immediate start required.

Company

hirify.global is a pan-African independent network of schools providing inquiry-based education from pre-primary through secondary school in Kenya and South Africa.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver curriculum-aligned lessons, activities, games, projects, field trips, and other experiential learning experiences.
• Provide a safe, secure, orderly, and supportive environment for students as they learn and play.
• Prepare teaching aids and maintain clean, safe learning and play equipment.
• Observe, assess, and document student progress and development through reports for school leaders and parents.
• Establish behaviour expectations, supervise students, and assist with transport-related duties such as bus loading and unloading.
• Attend professional meetings, conferences, and teacher training workshops to strengthen teaching practice.

Requirements

• TSC certification and a degree in Education or diploma in ECDE required.
• 1–2 years of teaching experience.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to work effectively with uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a willingness to address issues thoroughly.
• Commitment to continuous feedback, personal growth, and the organisation’s collaborative culture.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous personal and professional development with clear career pathways.
• Energetic, entrepreneurial environment that supports creative and innovative ideas.
• Strong focus on adaptability, resilience, collaboration, and positive problem-solving.
• High expectations and a fast-paced environment offering substantial professional growth.

Hiring process

• Phone interview covering skills and experience.
• Written task or practical demonstration; teachers also complete a half-day selection day and deliver a lesson.
• In-person interviews at a school followed by a final interview with the hiring manager.