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Job Posting
- Connecting JOBS Among PRIVATE SCHOOLS (Primary, JSS & Secondary) - ALL Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff.
Role title
Class Teacher for Ages 4 to 5
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience 5 - 10 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Education / Teaching / Training
Role purpose
- Lead a purposeful Montessori classroom that develops independence, curiosity, early literacy, numeracy, social confidence and school readiness without replacing meaningful learning with rote instruction.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and manage a Montessori learning environment for children aged 4–5.
- Deliver sequenced presentations in practical life, sensorial learning, language, mathematics, culture, science, art and movement.
- Integrate appropriate CBC competencies through hands-on, child-centred learning experiences.
- Observe, assess and document learner progress and plan differentiated next steps.
- Build early literacy and numeracy foundations while respecting individual development.
- Maintain consistent routines, positive guidance and safeguarding standards.
- Communicate clearly with parents through reports, meetings and timely updates.
- Guide the classroom assistant and maintain learning materials and displays.
- Contribute to curriculum planning, events, professional development and KLC’s founding culture.
Qualifications and experience
- Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Montessori Education or a related field.
- Recognised Montessori qualification or substantial verified Montessori classroom experience.
- TSC registration and a valid certificate of good conduct.
- 5–10 years of experience teaching children aged approximately 4–5.
- Working knowledge of CBC competencies and strong early-literacy and numeracy practice.
- Strong classroom leadership, observation, planning and parent-communication skills.