0 Lead Teacher jobs in Kenya

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons to primary school students.
• Assess, monitor, and record student progress, providing constructive feedback and tailored support.
• Develop and implement creative teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively, promoting respect and discipline among students.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to develop and refine curriculum materials and educational programs.
• Mentor and guide junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing support.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents regarding their child's academic and social development.
• Organize and supervise educational field trips and classroom activities.
• Participate in school meetings, professional development sessions, and other school events.

• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education, Bachelor of Education).
• Proven experience teaching at the primary school level, with a strong understanding of the national curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to inspire and motivate young learners.
• Experience in mentoring other teachers is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in using educational technology is a plus.
• Must possess a valid teaching license/certification.

Emerging Leaders Foundation-Africa (ELF-Africa) exists to mentor, support, and accompany young women and men to achieve meaningful, dignified, and impactful participation in governance, economy, and public affairs at all levels of society, anchored on our foundational values-based approach to leadership as service. ELF-Africa's vision is pursued through three programmatic pillars namely, Governance & Civic Engagement, Economic Empowerment, and our signature Leadership Development Program.

Purpose of Consultancy

ELF-Africa, in partnership with the John Templeton Foundation is implementing VirtueLead, a new project that aims to immerse young leaders in a rigorous exploration of targeted character virtues, such as love, hope, integrity, humility and courage; while emphasizing critical leadership practices and mindsets such as Ubuntu, African Dignity, Healing and Forgiveness, Listening and Centering Self.

The Fellows, ages 25–35, competitively selected from across Kenya, are active citizens demonstrating commitment to drive bold change in their communities and organizations evidenced through their involvement in community initiatives, professional roles, entrepreneurial ventures, or other leadership experiences.

The VirtueLead program intends to employ a multifaceted approach to learning which will include:

1. Rigorous character training through workshops, seminars, and interactive exercises;
2. Immersive experiences such as community projects and outdoor expeditions to deepen their understanding and integrate these virtues into their lives
3. Real-world leadership challenges where participants will have the opportunity to apply their learning by implementing community-based initiatives, mentoring younger leaders, advocating for social and environmental justice and leading teams or organizations; and
4. Capstone projects where Fellows, as individuals or groups develop and implement projects that seek to resolve social or societal challenges.

The expected outcome of VirtueLead is that these young leaders will demonstrate a deeper understanding and embodiment of the targeted character virtues, mindsets, and practices. By observing and analyzing the impact of these experiences on the leaders' personal and professional development, we will gain a deeper understanding of how character development can be effectively integrated into leadership.

To realize VirtueLead's objectives, ELF-Africa seeks a specialist to develop a comprehensive, high-quality training curriculum that is rooted in African contexts and adaptable across Kenya's diverse socio-economic and cultural landscape.

Goals and Objectives of Consultancy

The goal of this assignment is to develop a detailed training curriculum on training topics/themes completed with learning outcomes and course content, schedule and timelines, facilitators' guide and a workbook. This training curriculum will serve as the standard VirtueLead training manual for all future Fellows and will be reviewed regularly. The curriculum should:

·   Be developed based on an identification of leadership and mentorship needs, and the involvement and collaboration of stakeholders identified by ELF-Africa as guided by the consultant. (Stakeholders may include ELF Alumni, partners, staff and other relevant stakeholders)

·   Be tailored based on the African context with a focus to improve leadership outcomes for fellows, the communities and organizations they serve based on the virtues, practices and mindsets mentioned above.

·   Incorporate innovative approaches and existing content based on ELF-Africa's flagship leadership program ILEAD and other relevant leadership assessment recommendations.

·   Champion ethical leadership with strong integration of Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion.

·   Respond effectively to the current and future needs of leadership in Africa.

·   Ensure adaptability and relevance across Kenya's diverse ethnic and socio-economic landscape.

·   Be adaptable for both in-person and online delivery, ensuring accessibility for diverse learning environments and participant needs, and enabling hybrid approaches when required.

·   Integrate ELF-Africa's Mentorship Model and Alumni Engagement Model, linking Fellows with seasoned mentors for ongoing guidance and ensuring curriculum activities and follow-up mechanisms leverage the experience, networks, and peer-learning opportunities offered by the ELF alumni community.

Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The Curriculum Development Specialist will work closely with the ELF-Africa team in completing the following tasks:

·   Conduct thorough training needs assessment to define the current landscape of leadership in Kenya especially as it relates to the role of virtues like love, hope, integrity, courage and humility; as well as mindsets and practices of requirements of Ubuntu, African Dignity, Healing and Forgiveness, Listening and Centering Self.

·   Develop a curriculum and training materials which respond to the individual and general needs of communities, organizations and public institutions with detailed modules and training materials.

·   Develop a Capstone Projects Guide, a tool that will be used by fellows and mentors as Fellows do their capstone projects in their communities and/or organizations.

·   Develop the following instruments for self-learning within the curriculum: reflective practice exercises, self-assessments, and peer review assessments.

·   Make recommendations about how best to deliver the curricula, including recommendations about the most effective training strategies and methodologies for in-person, online, or blended learning formats, including maximizing digital learning opportunities.

·   Review, analyze and incorporate best practices, lessons and modules learned through the ILEAD Fellowship primarily, and our other projects such as the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF), The Good Politician, My Sisters Keeper, Tunaweza among other interventions as well as ELF's structured Mentorship Model and Alumni Engagement Model to ensure continuity, peer support, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.

·   Conduct training of trainers on the curricula, and curriculum validation with select stakeholders.

Deliverables

·   Completed VirtueLead Curriculum which includes the entire Course content, a
Facilitator's Guide, Capstone Project Guide and Fellow's Workbook.

·   Training of Trainers on the developed curriculum; and curriculum validation with select
stakeholders.

Duration

It is expected the assignment will take a maximum of one month with the consultancy closed out by
1
st
October 2025.

Submission of Interest & Qualification

To confirm your interest in this assignment, kindly submit the following documents to by
Sunday 31st August 2025
, at 11:59pm. Application should include:

a.   A brief professional bio highlighting experience in related work

b.   A proposal, workplan and budget

Qualifications

·   Master's Degree in either Education (Curriculum Development and Instruction); Development studies, Leadership and Management or any related field.

·   Proven experience in curriculum development, particularly in community, non-profit, public service, private sector or related fields; and experience in use of Action Research and Learning methods such as cooperative inquiries, appreciative inquiries, human centred design or/and, Asset Based Community Development which would be useful for capstone projects.

·   Strong experience in youth leadership programming.

·   Strong understanding of leadership needs and challenges in Africa across all political, social and economic sectors.

·   Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and contexts.

·   Excellent project management and communication skills.

·   Familiarity with reflective practice in learning, including incorporation of immersion, community service and capstone projects as part of curriculum.

• Design, develop, and revise educational curricula and learning materials for various courses.
• Create engaging and interactive content, including lesson plans, study guides, presentations, and assessments.
• Integrate modern instructional design principles and learning technologies into curriculum development.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and pedagogical soundness.
• Develop and implement strategies for evaluating the effectiveness of curricula and learning outcomes.
• Ensure all curriculum materials align with relevant educational standards and accreditation requirements.
• Adapt and update existing curriculum to reflect new research, trends, and learner feedback.
• Manage curriculum development projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials.
• Provide guidance and support to instructors on curriculum implementation.
• Stay current with best practices in education, instructional design, and educational technology.

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
• Proven experience in creating engaging and effective learning materials for online or blended learning environments.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and pedagogical approaches.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams in a remote setting.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with assessment design and data analysis to inform curriculum improvement.
• A passion for education and a commitment to learner success.

• Designing and developing comprehensive curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, and learning materials.
• Conducting needs assessments to identify learning gaps and curriculum requirements.
• Researching and incorporating best practices in pedagogy and instructional design.
• Aligning curriculum content with national and international educational standards.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Developing engaging and interactive learning activities and assessments.
• Reviewing and revising existing curriculum to improve effectiveness and incorporate feedback.
• Ensuring curriculum is accessible and inclusive for diverse learners.
• Creating multimedia resources and digital learning objects to support curriculum delivery.
• Managing curriculum development projects, adhering to timelines and quality standards.
• Staying updated on educational trends, technologies, and research.
• Providing guidance and support to educators on curriculum implementation.

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational program management.
• Strong understanding of learning theories, pedagogical approaches, and curriculum design models.
• Proven ability to develop engaging and effective learning materials for various age groups and subjects.
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and educational technology tools.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with remote team members.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in developing online or blended learning curricula is highly desirable.