Saathi Teacher

Job Description/ ToR

POSITION: Saathi Teacher

Context

HELP is a local NGO established in 2009 with the goal of improving the quality of education in some of the remote village schools in Sindupalchowk. Its education programmes have supported around 90 schools, benefitting over 10,000 children in many of the outlying villages in Helambu Valley and the adjacent valleys in the past. Currently, it runs programmes like Saathi Teachers Programme, School in a Bag (SIAB), Scholarship Programmes, and CU Volunteer programmes, designed and aimed to strengthen the quality of education.

Saathi Teachers Programme is an educational initiative under Helambu Education and Livelihood Partnership (HELP) operating under the theme of ‘Primary Must Not Be Secondary. It offers paired and paid placement for individuals seeking to teach Math or English at the primary level in rural communities in order to help transform the educational experience of children. It is a two-years of supervised programme to increase literacy and numeracy skills of students, with an additional focus on fostering and developing 4C (Creativity, Critical thinking, Communication, and Collaboration) skills in students.

We are looking to recruit 30 Saathi teachers for the 6th cohort. Saathi teachers journey offers you a two years paid teaching placement opportunity to work in public school rural communities. Through this programme, you will work within the public education ecosystem and collaborate with the local government. In addition, you will also receive rigorous professional development and networking opportunities, and the chance to grow both as a teacher and a leader.

I. Working Area: Sindhupalchowk and Tanahun (possibility to expand to other municipality and districts)

II. Contract Term: Two years of absolute commitment

III. Reports to: Teachers Development Coordinator (TDC)

IV. Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach English and Mathematics from class 1 to 5 in the placed schools.
• Develop and integrate 21st-century 4Cs skills (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication) into everyday classroom activities.
• Use innovative and child-centered teaching approaches and methods to engage students and create a safe and inclusive learning environment in the classroom
• Prepare annual, trimester, unit and daily lesson plans for assigned subjects in line with the national/ local curriculum.
• Prepare and utilize various teaching and learning materials to engage the students and make learning fun
• Plan and execute in-class and outdoor activities and events to enhance the academic and non-academic skills of the students
• Conduct regular classroom assessment of students and track them
• Maintain accurate records and portfolio of students' academic performance and report them to school stakeholders and the TDCs
• Under direct supervision of the Principal and the SMC, work towards implementing the School Improvement Plan
• Communicate, consult and cooperate with other teachers and staff of the school, parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
• Reflect and evaluate one's teaching and learning strategies and methodologies align with the National Education Goals
• Prepare and submit trimester reports, reflections, write ups and other reports to the TDC.
• Work together as a member of cluster and provide support in cluster initiatives and projects
• Participate and contribute to shared learning by attending cluster Tune Up Build Up (TUBU) meetings and quarterly trainings
• Conduct a small scale Community Action Project (CAP) within two years of Saathi journey to identify and address critical issues within their placed communities
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the school principal

V. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (preferred) but completion of secondary school (10+2) is the minimum requirement
• Passionate about teaching children and working in the rural community
• Knowledge of primary subjects as per the curriculum
• Some knowledge of child psychology, pedagogy and curriculum
• Classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Assessment design, evaluation and presentation skills
• Theme-based activity-centric teaching skill
• Exceptional organizational skills to keep on top of these tasks and complete their duties on time
• Intellectually challenging and encouraging students
• Good communication and social skills
• Knowledge sharing and a passionate learning attitude
• Patience, empathy and problem-solving attitude
• Ability and adaptability to live in minimum living conditions

Deadline: Magha 15 , 2081

To apply: If you are passionate about working in primary education and growing as a teacher and leader, please click here to know more and apply.

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