Summary
The Future Education department supports Class 8 graduates from the Kibera and Mathare School for girls in their high school and university journey. The Student Advisor will work hand-in-hand with high school students to ensure they are performing academically. He/she will put in place a tracking mechanism to track student progression and ensure issues can be identified, and develop interventions for those found to be struggling – including engaging parents. He/she will guide students on subject selection in high school and course selection for university.
Location: Kibera and Mathare
Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM
Description
- Lead the academic support provided to SHOFCO Primary School Graduates as they attend high schools throughout Kenya
- Evaluate current academic support given to Future Education, and design and implement a new structure moving forward to help increase success of students, including but not limited to:
- Collect and maintain a student database, including academic records, school contact information, etc.
- Monitor, follow up, and intervene with any students struggling academically or adjusting to high school life
- Connect academic issues that are steaming from behavioral issue, and help to put in place interventions and resolutions
- Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine the academic priorities and needs of their children
- Guide and counsel students with subject and course selection based on performance / interest
- Conduct high school visits when necessary – meeting with other teachers and administrators to understand challenges faced by the students
- Identify ways to support students with varying academic resources
- Assist the Future Education team to support the students in various ways
- Delivery of training, community service, and internships during school breaks
- Home visits for students transitioning to secondary and post-secondary school
- Procurement of school supplies and fee payment
- Scholarship applications
- Documentation needed for travel
- Mentorship program
Education
- Degree in Secondary Education
More Details on Experience
- Experience working in a secondary school
- Experience counselling/advising students
- Experience working with parents
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite
- Exposure to both 8-4-4 and CBC curriculum a plus
More Details on Skills
- Adopting practical approaches
- Providing insights
- Managing tasks
- Upholding standards
- Team working
- Convincing people
- Empowering individuals
Terms And Conditions
Interested canddates to submit their applications before 10th April 2023