ECDE Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
ECDE Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Role Summary
Providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children to learn
and grow in order to enhance early development of children, fostering a love
for learning and supporting their social and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop
and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities to support the
cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
- Create
a safe and inclusive classroom environment that promotes exploration,
creativity, and independence.
- Provide
a variety of learning experiences, including play-based activities, group
discussions, and individualized instruction, to cater to the diverse needs
and learning styles of children.
- Foster
positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to promote
open communication and collaboration.
- Monitor
and assess each child’s progress and development, maintaining accurate
records and providing feedback to parents on a regular basis.
- Support
children in developing essential skills, such as language and
communication, problem-solving, fine and gross motor skills, and social
interactions.
- Promote
good behavior and discipline through positive reinforcement techniques and
age-appropriate classroom rules and expectations.
- Encourage
the development of independence and self-help skills, such as toileting,
dressing, and eating.
- Plan
and organize field trips, events, and special activities that enhance the
curriculum and provide opportunities for hands-on learning experiences.
- Stay
updated on current early childhood education practices and trends by
attending professional development workshops, conferences, and continuing
education courses.
The requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma
in Early Childhood Development (ECD) from a recognized institution.
- At
least two years’ experience working with young children in a school
setting.
- Strong
communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
- A
caring, patient, and flexible attitude.
- Be
conversant with the new Competency Based Curriculum
School Bursar at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)
Role Summary.
Overseeing the financial operations of the school, ensuring
effective management of funds, compliance with financial regulations and
accurate record-keeping. This role is pivotal in maintaining the financial
health of the institution and supporting its educational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Oversee
day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring proper documentation and
adherence to accounting standards.
- Lead
budget specific discussions during budgeting process, including
forecasting revenues and expenditures.
- Conduct
regular bank reconciliations and managing of petty cash
- Enforce
practices that are in line with company’s finance policies among the
school staff & other stakeholders.
Accounts and Banking
- Manage
accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Banking
duties which include cheque deposits, following up on direct banking and
bank transfers.
Fee Collection and Student Accounts
- Ensure
accurate billing of tuition and other fees, and oversee the collection
process.
- Maintain
up-to-date student financial records, including ledgers and receipts.
- Maintain
monthly revenue report template and National Financial Institute (NFI).
- Maintaining
receipts of payment from other incomes e.g. Use of facilities – hall /
field hire, other disposals etc.
New admissions /Exit
- Confirm
approval of admissions.
- Follow
up on payments
- Ensure
deactivation of students who have left the school.
- Reconciliation
of class registers and SIS to match student numbers.
- Processing
of approved and authorized caution refund upon student clearance.
Procurement and Asset Management
- Coordinate
procurement processes, ensuring value for money and compliance with
procurement policies.
Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure
compliance with statutory financial regulations, including tax fillings
and audits
- Collaborate
with internal and or external auditors during financial audits and
implement recommended improvements.
The requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
- Certified
Public Accountant (CPA) finalist or equivalent.
- At
least 3 years of experience, preferably within an educational institution.
- Proficiency
in accounting software.
- Strong
understanding of Kenyan financial regulations and statutory requirements.