Education Development Trust Instructional Coach (Wasichana Wetu Wafaulu Project) NGO Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 20, 2017

Education Development Trust
 

Job Vacancy: Instructional Coach - Wasichana Wetu Wafaulu Project

Job Ref: 01344
 

Job Type: Fixed-term contract

Salary circa: Gross of 65,000

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

 

Education Development Trust, formerly CfBT Education Trust, is a not-for-for profit international education services company with over 40 years’ experience, working in more than 80 countries. 

Our vision is to provide outstanding, sustainable education solutions that transform and improve the school education and life chances of children and young people worldwide. 

We have specialist experience in strengthening education systems and supporting school improvement in post-conflict, transition and early-recovery fragile states.
 

Education Development Trust is looking for a qualified and suitable person support the Wasichana Wetu Wafaulu (WWW) project work Instructional Coach based in Nairobi region.
 

Job Purpose: The Instructional Coach is a field based position supporting the delivery of learning outcomes under the Girls Education Challenge Transition (GEC T) Kenya –Wasichana Wetu Wafaulu (WWW project). 

The post holder will provide leadership, coaching and mentoring support to classroom based teacher education activities and will have primary responsibility for building the capacity of designated teachers to enhance learning outcomes for primary school pupils. 

The position will also contribute to addressing key challenges and issues impeding achievement of improved learning outcomes.
 

Job Objectives:

• Actively provide model and mentorship sessions with teacher coaches focusing on enhancement of learning outcomes for the early grader learners;


• To provide leadership in teacher coaching education activities and provide termly trainings for teachers on how to improve instructional approaches in literacy and numeracy;


• Train teachers on the preparation of effective teaching and learning aids for use in literacy and numeracy lessons, specifically related to the lesson plans and student books;


• To actively provide model lessons for teachers, which adhere to the lesson plans and which enhance pupil learning and ensures that teachers operate with fidelity to the lesson plans;


• Check on and assist teachers in areas of proper and effective use of schemes of work, lesson plans, effective and specific teaching aids, supplementary materials and student books;


• To carry out a minimum of two visits per school per month for purposes of giving on the spot subject intervention assistance;


• Work and support teachers of all levels of skills to improve instruction as measured by learning outcomes;


• To organize and facilitate termly professional development sessions for all Standard 4 to 8 teachers and head teachers in assigned schools, 5 days in duration;


• To organize regular reflection meetings for all Standard 4 to 8 teachers and head teachers in assigned project schools, and to produce and keep a detailed file of the challenges faced by teachers from these meetings;


• To develop and maintain termly strategic WWW activity projection plans in tandem with the overall programme work plan;


• To actively involve the head teachers’ of WWW schools in the programmes’ planning, implementation, monitoring- evaluation and reporting origination processes;


• To continuously liaise with the head teacher and Standard 4 to 8 staff, school management committee and community in general of the successful implementation of the programme;


• To develop and implement actionable guidelines to operationalize the Coaches JD;


• Engage in other monitoring and evaluation activities as requested by WWW project;


• Compile and submit to the Senior Coach/Regional Coordinator (WWW), timely statistical and narrative- weekly, monthly, termly and annual programme reports.

Person Specification:
 

Knowledge
 

Essential:

• Minimum of two-year college certificate in Education or equivalent with P1 qualifications. Diploma / Degree is an added advantage


• Minimum of eight years of teaching in lower primary school, with demonstrated skill in teaching early grade literacy and mathematics.

Experience
 

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience in working in informal settlements; 


• Open minded, good listener with the ability to work well with others, providing


• Encouragement and constructive feedback as teachers learn new skills;

Skills
 

Essential

• Basic IT skills such as email, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel;


• Skilled in supportive observation of teachers and students;


• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili;


• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility


• Ability to tolerate cultural, ethnic, educational and religious diversity.


• Enthusiastic and committed to improving education outcomes in non-formal settlements.


• Willingness to work overtime and ensure that children’s reading and numeracy outcomes are improved

How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
 

If you experience any issues with the application process please email: ssarecruitment@educationdevelopmenttrust.com
 

Closing date: 25/08/2017
 

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and police clearance checks.