POSITION: MUSIC TEACHER
REPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL
LOCATION: LIGHT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN
ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Light International School, Kindergarten is part of the esteemed
Light Group of Schools, a network of institutions owned and managed by Lightpulse.
Located on Lenana Rd – Nairobi, the Kindergarten is committed to nurturing young minds in
a warm, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment.
Our school provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning by integrating academic
excellence with creativity, character development, and social-emotional growth. At Light
International School, Kindergarten, we believe in holistic education that empowers children
to explore their talents, express themselves confidently, and develop a love for learning from
an early age.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teaching, learning and curriculum
• Preparing schemes of work and lesson plans as per the curriculum.
• Effective planning and delivery of lessons to a range of classes that cater for the
needs and development of the students according to age and ability.
• Keeping abreast with the current curriculum content and evolving trends.
• Develop student’s critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Differentiate teaching methodologies based on student diversity and individual
needs.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Using comprehensive materials, technology and resources to support student
learning.
• Putting up displays in the classroom and other appropriate areas.
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners,
parents, caregivers, other staff, ensuring equality of opportunity for all in the best
interests of students.
2. Student Assessment
• Using summative and formative assessment strategies.
• Correcting and marking work done by learners and providing feedback promptly.
• Giving homework and ensuring that the homework is completed.
• Recording students’ performance, giving appropriate feedback and maintaining
records of pupils’ progress on school management system.
• Analyze and interpret examination data and use the data to guide teaching
approaches.
3. Extra -curricular activities -including clubs and societies
• Participating in school’s non academic meetings and events.
• Participating in school assemblies.
• Encourage learners to engage in extracurricular activities.
4. Student discipline Pastoral care
• Providing pastoral care and support to students, providing them with a secure
environment to learn.
• Undertaking pastoral duties such as taking on the role of mentor/class teacher,
and supporting pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal
difficulties.
• Managing student behavior in the classroom and on school premises, and applying
appropriate and effective measures in case of misbehavior.
• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special
educational needs; gifted and talented; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate
distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them and also refer for
support from the School Counselor.
• Keeping student’s attendance records with utmost accuracy.
• Being present in duty stations at all times during the assigned periods (teacher on
duty) and ensure complete supervision.
5. Public relations and Communication
• Communicates with and responds to parents/guardians queries regarding
curriculum instruction, student progress or concerns in a timely and confidential
manner.
• Ensuring the student’s planners are signed on a daily basis.
6. Self-Professional development
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and
learning.
• Participating in peer review.
• Ensuring that classroom lesson observations are done by the Academic
Coordinator/principal/deputy principal and feedback discussed accordingly.
• Adopting and working collaboratively towards the implementation of the school
academic planner.
• Reviewing and evaluating one’s own teaching and learning strategies,
methodologies and programme(s).
KEY QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & QUALITIES REQUIRED
• Diploma in Music Education or Early Childhood Education with a music
speciality.
• Must be registered by the Teachers Service Commission.
• Must possess at least two years of experience in a similar teaching role.
• Excellent interpersonal and strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• High level of professional integrity and personal resilience.
• Strong musical proficiency, including vocal and instrumental skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs
of pupils.
Send your CV to hr@lis.sc.ke by 2 July 2025