Nova Pioneer School Dorm Mother (Eldoret Girls Boarding School) Jobs in Kenya

Nova Pioneer School Dorm Mother (Eldoret Girls Boarding School) Jobs in Kenya

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar School Dorm Father who will be responsible for the pastoral life of our students' boarding experience and is willing and ready to start in January 2023 as we launch our Junior Secondary School Campus at Eldoret Girls Boarding School.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About NOVA Pioneer

Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century.

A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them.

A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content.

At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life.

Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school.

Nova Pioneer uses a unique, inquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”.

It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation and collaboration.

Nova Pioneer currently has 14 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Playing the role of a 'parent' for the students in a professional working relation.

Being a role model in all actions and behavior to the students.

Defending the rights of the child.

Creating a safe environment for teenagers to develop their emotional and social skills.

Supervising the wellbeing, discipline and behavior of students.

Observing emotional behavior and referring them to the school counselor.

Help the students maintain the cleanliness of their dorm rooms.

Report any cases of sickness to the Dean of Residential Life

Implementing the residential schedules for the students.

Supervision of the student’s hygiene and neatness.

Keeping

records and reports of residential issues/occurrences within their assigned spaces.

Executing any other duty that may be assigned to him by the dean of residential life
Communicate regularly with the Dean of Residential
Life regarding student behavior in the dorm area.

To live in and supervise the dormitory.

Note: This role requires you to live on campus with flexible working hours including working on weekends.

About You

Skills and Qualifications

Certificate/Diploma in social work or any other relevant course in child welfare.

You have 2+ years of experience working with students.

Professional counseling skills with a proven track record will be an advantage.

Knowledge and experience working with teenagers before.

You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.

You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.

Should have the ability to set clear expectations and boundaries and hold students accountable.

Should have computer literacy.

She should be caring, understanding, and patient naturally.

Should have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.

Should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.

Have a positive attitude, flexible approach, and a sense of humor.

You have the ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive matters

You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

Closing Date: 25th October 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: Nova Pioneer School Dorm Mother (Eldoret Girls Boarding School) Jobs in Kenya


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