BLN Teacher (17 Positions)

BLN Teacher

Purpose and Objective of the Role:

The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality literacy and numeracy education to refugee and vulnerable host community children. The role also involves collaboration with educators, attending trainings and supporting the success of the educational program.

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Deliver effective teaching and facilitation to refugees and vulnerable host community children by utilizing a variety of teaching methods, including demonstrations, discussions, and lectures
• Facilitate BLN sessions, ensuring appropriate differentiation to cater for different needs of children
• Support students in enhancing their listening, speaking, reading, writing and numeracy skills
• Foster a child-friendly and safe teaching/learning environment, adopting a holistic approach to education that focuses on physical, emotional and intellectual well-being.
• Ensure safe, secure, simulative and inclusive classes to meet the abilities and the needs of the children (including children with disabilities)
• Utilize and protect the educational equipment, such as materials, books, and other learning aids
• Attend and actively participate in all mandatory trainings
• Monitor student attendance, following up with center coordinators on children at risk of dropping out.
•  Identify and refer cases related to child protection and safeguarding
• Collect data on required assessments (Pre/Post Assessments)
• Promote a positive attitude towards learning by encouraging curiosity, discipline and perseverance in students
• Ensure timely submission of all project records, including registration sheets, attendance sheets, evaluation documents etc. are submitted to center coordinator on time
• Design lesson plans for BLN sessions
• Take responsibility for the proper management and upkeep of classroom resources, ensuring all materials are used effectively to enhance learning.
• Create an interactive classroom environment that encourages active student participation, critical thinking and problem solving
• Develop individual Education Plan (IEPs) for students when needed
• Conduct formative assessments during the implementation period to track students’ progress and adjust support to meet individual needs.
• Adhere to all internal policies and procedures, including child safeguarding and code of conduct

Qualifications and requirements:

• University degree in education or related experience in the field; a certification/license in teaching is a plus
• 2 to 5 years of relevant teaching experience, particularly in Basic Literacy and Numeracy – BLN
• Strong understanding of child development principles and teaching methodologies suitable for diverse and vulnerable groups of children
• Excellent classroom management skills, with the ability to maintain discipline and engage students effectively.
• Ability to adapt teaching materials and methods to meet the needs of students, including those with disabilities or varying levels of ability.
• Familiarity with assessment tools and strategies for evaluating student performance.
• Strong ability to work effectively under pressure and in challenging environments
• Fluency in Arabic and French or English Languages, both written and spoken

Code of Conduct and Organizational Policies:

• The teacher is expected to adhere to all organizational policies, including but not limited to non-discrimination, anti0harrasment, confidentiality and compliance with the organization’s code of conduct, ensuring a respectful and professional environment at all times.