Background

Woodland Star International School has an Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years and High School program, all on one beautiful, green campus. Woodland Star International School’s mantra is "ad astra per aspera,” meaning "through hardships to the stars.”

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Kiswahili, Languages, or a related field
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English
• Strong spoken and written Kiswahili skills
• Passion for language learning and education
• Previous experience working with children is an advantage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with learners and colleagues
• Creativity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working with children
• Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and values
• Current police clearance certificate or willingness to obtain one
• At least one academic or professional reference

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging Kiswahili lessons
• Support individual learners and small groups during classroom activities
• Prepare and organise teaching materials, displays, and learning resources
• Facilitate games, songs, storytelling, and other interactive language-learning activities
• Assist with assessment tasks, record-keeping, and monitoring learner progress
• Support Kiswahili-themed events, assemblies, celebrations, and school projects
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Participate in team meetings, professional learning opportunities, and wider school activities
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, creativity, and respect for language and culture
• Uphold Woodland Star’s mission, values, safeguarding policies, and Behaviour Code

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging Kiswahili lessons
• Support individual learners and small groups during classroom activities
• Prepare and organise teaching materials, displays, and learning resources
• Facilitate games, songs, storytelling, and other interactive language-learning activities
• Assist with assessment tasks, record-keeping, and monitoring learner progress
• Support Kiswahili-themed events, assemblies, celebrations, and school projects
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Participate in team meetings, professional learning opportunities, and wider school activities
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, creativity, and respect for language and culture
• Uphold Woodland Star’s mission, values, safeguarding policies, and Behaviour Code

• Strong spoken and written Kiswahili skills
• Passion for language learning and education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with learners and colleagues
• Creativity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working with children

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Kiswahili, Languages, or a related field
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English
• Current police clearance certificate or willingness to obtain one
• At least one academic or professional reference