Early Childhood Education Teacher

AMURT Lebanon Background

AMURT’s mission is to help improve the quality of life for the poor and disadvantaged people of the world, and those affected by calamity and conflict. It aims to assist individuals and communities to secure life’s necessities and to gain greater social and economic fulfillment, while honoring individuals’ customs, language, and religious beliefs.

AMURT Lebanon registered in 2012 as an independent charitable organization and is affiliated with the AMURT Global Network, headquartered in Washington, USA.

Since 2012, AMURT has been addressing the Syrian crisis and its effects, as well as hardships the Lebanese community is experiencing. Its programs have ranged from disaster relief and emergency response, to psychosocial support, diverse education programs, child protection, social stability, and is currently focusing on the livelihoods sector.

Holistic Preschool Education and Systemic and Psychosocial Support for Children

According to MEHE's Crisis Response Plan 2017-2020, AMURT in collaboration with Orienthelfer is launching a Community-Based Early Childhood Education project funded by BMZ Germany. The project aims to support children outside of school to transition into formal education by preparing them both academically and psychologically. AMURT is therefore opening space for 5 ECE Teachers to be part of the implementing team.

Job Purpose:                                                                                                                 

With the support and supervision of the Head Teacher, the ECE Teacher holds responsibility of developing methods of teaching and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and children’s needs. He/she facilitates learning by establishing an encouraging relationship with students and maintaining an inspiring classroom environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing, adapting, and teaching proposed curriculum in accordance with the needs and abilities of children in the classroom
• Organizing the classroom and learning resources, and offering creative displays to encourage a positive learning environment
• Organizing recreational and social activities for students including art activities and group work
• Motivating students with enthusiastic and imaginative presentation suitable for 5 year old children
• Monitoring the progress of a class including assessing and recording students' development
• Meeting with and providing feedback to the Head Teacher, PSS Team, and M&E Officer
• Following AMURT Lebanon’s Child Protection Policies and always acting in the child’s best interest
• Facilitating bus rides with children on a daily basis
• Attend weekly and monthly meetings with other team members
• Others as required and agreed upon with the Head Teacher and ECE Project Coordinator

Personal Characteristics:

• Enthusiastic and Empathetic
• Creative and energetic
• Highly approachable and empathetic
• Trustworthy and confidential
• Willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions and capacity building activities
• Commitment to equality and social inclusion
• Conscientious, with an excellent sense of judgment
• Oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English
• Typing skills in Arabic and English

Overall Monthly Reporting: Head Teacher

Collaborates with: Other ECE Teachers, PSS Team, and Project Officer

Other Contacts: Outreach Officers, Bus Drivers, Kitchen Team