Our client, ​iRead Africa, is an emerging edtech firm providing hundreds of children in Kenya with access to structured, stimulating and academically rigorous Primary and Secondary classes that support homeschooling parents in the CBC, 8-4-4 and IGCSE curricula. iRead’s School Management System (iSMS) is Enhancing collaborative relationships between schools, students and parents.

We are searching for a supportive, enthusiastic online teacher to fulfill our students' educational requirements. The online teacher's duties include formulating and delivering lessons that are conducted virtually. You will also be required to allot homework, grade assignments and quizzes, and report on students' progress.

To be successful as an online teacher, you should create a safe, nurturing environment that is sensitive to students' learning styles. An outstanding online teacher will demonstrate an awareness of the environmental factors that influence students' progress in the course.

• Creating and presenting lessons that are congruent with students' educational needs (class size 16-24 students).
• Encouraging participation within the classroom to promote the consolidation of learning content.
• Mediating conflict between students.
• Establishing relationships with students to ensure that they disclose cognitive and psychosocial difficulties that may impede their academic progress.
• Grading homework, projects, and quizzes in a timely manner.
• Monitoring and reporting on students' progress.
• Reporting recurrent technical difficulties and other notable incidents to the appropriate member of staff.
• Attending staff meetings, as required.
• Respecting cultural differences among students and staff.
• Ensuring that all requisite equipment remains in excellent condition.

• Bachelor's degree in education with relevant specialization.
• Registered with the Teachers Service Commission.
• Proven teaching experience, ideally in a similar setting.
• Personal computer with a built-in or separate webcam and a headset fitted with a microphone, or a good smartphone.
• Quick and steady internet connection.
• Computer literate.
• A well-lit, distraction-free environment from which to conduct your lessons.
• Well-groomed appearance.
• Outstanding verbal, non-verbal, and written skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

Submit your application together with the relevant certificates and a 5 minute video of you introducing and teaching a topic in the subject you are qualified for. 

Candidates will be shortlisted on a rolling basis.