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World Learning Pakistan announced a position for Hunza

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World Learning Pakistan announced a position for Hunza


Position: School Support Associate
Location: Hunza Nagar, Pakistan

Job Description

Job Summary:
The School Support Associate will be responsible for facilitating and supporting In-Service Professionals and teachers in learning and implementing skills to enhance reading at the school level.

Responsibilities:
The School Support Associate will:

  • Facilitate in-service professional development activities in the UC/Tehsil/District, including TIG meetings, need-based Condense and Face-to-Face Trainings, and monitoring of initiated activities.
  • Support teachers in implementing newly learned concepts and skills through regular follow-up support visits to schools and teacher mentoring in creating print-rich and conducive reading environments for children.
  • Work closely with teachers, head teachers, and concerned department of education officials to ensure the implementation of PRP reading approaches, use of reading time, and effective utilization of provided Reading Learning Material (RLM).
  • Assist the District Program Manager by providing accurate data, field reflections, and evidence of best practices for monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports.
  • Ensure proper record-keeping of quarterly TIG meetings, follow-up visits, teacher observation tools, and reporting to the district office accordingly.
  • Assist the district, provincial, and national offices in undertaking monitoring and data collection tasks.
  • Conduct student progress assessments and timely share assessment data/findings with the District Office and upload them on M&E IS on a regular basis.
  • Ensure the integration of PRP introduced reading improvement strategies and Reading Learning Materials in the teaching of Urdu textbooks for grades 1 and 2.
  • Collect and share success stories, direct beneficiaries’ voices/quotes, and high-quality pictures from the field to highlight the impact of the program.
  • Mobilize local communities, philanthropists, parents, and local organizations (COs, CBOs, SMCs, etc.) to establish productive linkages between schools and the community for reading support initiatives/activities.
  • Plan and conduct reading awareness sessions for parents/storytelling events for children.
  • Liaise with respective communities to identify and dedicate shared community spaces for housing the library/enrich library resources (age-appropriate books, library bookshelves, etc.).
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed. Hons.) or Associate Degree in Education (ADE) with at least one year of relevant teaching experience at the primary/elementary school level OR
  • Master's in Social Sciences in a relevant discipline with at least 3 years of teaching experience at the primary/elementary school level.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience as a teacher trainer, proficiency in MS-Office, candidates from the local area/district, social mobilization experience with education projects or schools, and working knowledge of Android tablets and smartphones.

Demonstrated Skills:

  • Ability to facilitate teacher professional development activities and model best practices in teaching.
  • Good interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills, both verbal and written in Urdu and English.
  • Strong information sharing and report writing skills.
  • Willingness to work in and travel (at least 75%) to remote areas and in a diverse environment.
  • Flexibility, motivation, team player, and fast learner.
  • Fluency in Urdu and dominant local language(s).

Online Apply: World Learning Pakistan - School Support Associate

Job Details

  • Industry: N.G.O./Social Services
  • Functional Area: Operations
  • Total Positions: 1 Post
  • Job Shift: First Shift (Day)
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Department: SSA- Hunza
  • Job Location: Hunza Nagar, Pakistan
  • Gender: No Preference
  • Minimum Education: Bachelors
  • Degree Title: Masters in Social Sciences/B.Ed Hons/ADE
  • Career Level: Experienced Professional
  • Experience: 1 Year - 4 Years
  • Apply Before: Dec 22, 2017
  • Posting Date: Dec 12, 2017

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