Business Management & Economics Teacher at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)
Job Description
Business Management & Economics Teacher
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience 3 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Education / Teaching / Training
Role Summary
The Business Management & Economics Teacher will deliver engaging, inquiry-driven instruction within the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and real-world application of business and economic concepts. The role involves guiding students to understand local and global economic systems, organizational practices, and ethical decision-making while developing their research, communication, and evaluation skills. The teacher will contribute to a collaborative teaching environment, integrate interdisciplinary learning, and support the holistic development of students as reflective, responsible global citizens aligned with the Academy’s mission and IB philosophy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in IB MYP Individuals & Societies and DP Business Management and/or Economics.
- Design inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with IB frameworks, including ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills.
- Develop and implement schemes of work, unit plans and assessments in line with IB standards.
- Prepare students for internal and external IB assessments, including coursework and examinations.
- Integrate real-world business and economic contexts into teaching to enhance conceptual understanding.
- Foster critical thinking, data analysis and research skills in students.
- Monitor, assess and provide timely feedback on student progress using IB assessment criteria.
- Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary units and curriculum development.
- Promote academic honesty and uphold IB learner profile attributes.
- Participate in co-curricular activities, student mentorship and school events.
The requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, or a related field with a teaching qualification.
- 3 years’ of IB Middle Years’ Programme and/or IB Diploma teaching experience.
- Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate.
