World Learning – Dirasa & Makani Programs - Arabic Officer
To apply: Please send your resume to [email protected] with the post title on the subject line along with a cover letter (in English) explaining why you are best qualified for this position. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and qualified candidates should apply as soon as possible.
The UNICEF-funded “Dirasa Program" & “Makani Program”, aims to create for out-of-school children, multiple pathways that are flexible and responsive to each child’s unique learning needs. The program will be implemented in private /semi-private schools and community centers. It is estimated to target out of school children and Retention support for students who are already enrolled in schools.
The Arabic Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and enhancing the Arabic language programs and curriculum. This includes creating educational content, training teachers, and ensuring the integration of social and emotional learning elements within the Arabic curriculum.
This position is for a Lebanese national.
Main Responsibilities
The Arabic Officer should have a focus on primary school education in Arabic, be able to create scope and sequences, lesson plans, and classroom-based assessments, and have knowledge of national curriculum and policies for Arabic in Lebanon.
The Arabic Officer will also work closely with the SEL Specialists to ensure social and emotional learning is embedded in the Arabic curriculum. The specialist will be able to:
• Co-develop scope and sequence for Arabic grades 1 – 6 based on international best practices and adapt scope and sequence to the Lebanese context
• Develop model lessons, using structured pedagogy that fit within the scope and sequence.
• Collaborate on locating Arabic resources and e- resources for primary grades students and teachers
• Embed elements of social and emotional learning into model lesson plans.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Arabic education, with a focus on primary school education
• Excellent spoken and written Arabic
• Minimum 7 years’ experience teaching and designing curricula for grades 1-6 Arabic in Lebanon
• Knowledge of national Arabic curriculum and policies in Arabic
• Knowledge of classroom-based assessment systems
• Fluent in Arabic, knowledge of English is an advantage
• Able to travel in Lebanon for conferences/meetings/training/school visits.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and flexibility with project demands
World Learning is an equal employment opportunity committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
- Lebanon
- Mount Lebanon