Education Officer - Bar Elias

Under the direction and supervision of the Education Coordinator, the Education Officer is responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe environment that meets the approved curriculum and mission of JRS.

Main Responsibilities of the Position:

1. Capacity Building and Training of JRS Staff

• Guide and support tutors on teaching technical skills and classroom management.
• Enhance staff knowledge through training on educational principles and practices.
• Conduct staff training sessions in cooperation with the Education Coordinator on technical aspects of education.
• Foster a supportive work environment for tutors, the Education Assistant, and support staff.

2. Educational Development

• Maintain effective educational programs and promote teaching and learning improvements.
• Manage the education centre’s teaching program and engaging staff.
• Oversee and participate registration process.
•  Ensure high-quality teaching standards.
• Conduct performance appraisals and developmental plans with the Education Coordinator.
• Supervise tutors’ annual plans and co-curricular activities.
• Check lesson plans and tests, attend classes, provide technical support to tutors.
• Participate in training and conferences.
• Collaborate with tutors and support staff to address the needs of students with disabilities. and identify those students through assessments.
• Coordinate with the Inclusion Officer for tailored support, monitoring classroom activities.
• Meet with parents to discuss IEPs, organize inclusion and diversity events.
• Implement coaching plans for tutors struggling with inclusive education strategies.

 3. Centre Management

• Manage disciplinary procedures for staff and students.
• Enforce policies and safety protocols.
• Develop and implement centre improvement plans.
• Supervise daily operations and maintain a safe environment.
• Promote collaboration with social workers and other support staff.
• Conduct performance appraisals, coordinating with HR for new joiner orientation, and closely.
• Supervise the Education Assistant to ensure task completion and provide support.

4. Communication and Availability

• Contribute and complete the monthly activity plan while ensuring transparent communication and accountability,
• Facilitate regular meetings with tutors, social workers, the Inclusion Officer, and parents to discuss student performance and well-being,
• Maintain effective communication with staff to promote positive relations,

• Report concerns to the Education Coordinator, creating a supportive work environment, and promptly executing tasks requested by the Education Coordinator or Project Manager.
• The people who will report to the Education Officer include the Education Assistant, Tutors, and Support Staff.

 Qualifications , Skills , and Attributes:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a field directly related to Education.
• Knowledge of English and Arabic both written and spoken is required.
• Proven managerial experience.
• Background in child protection and communities of Refugees or Displaced people is an asset.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to write and edit reports under deadlines.
• Ability to work in multicultural environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and respecting deadlines.
• Motivated, hardworking, and reliable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and team working skills.
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Core Values and Ethics:

• Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision, and values; ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
• Trustworthy and good listener.
• High sense of discretion in always dealing with confidential matters.
• High integrity and honesty; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations and information.
• Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as core values.