Impact Network works with the Ministry of Education in its efforts to achieve universal primary education. Founded in 2009, Impact Network is a Zambia-based non-profit organization that is working to improve the quality of education in Zambian community schools. Impact Network works in Katete, Sinda, Lusangazi and Petauke Districts in Eastern Province. Impact Network is an equal opportunity employer. For more information see: www.impactnetwork.org.
Job Description
The role involves supervising, training, and coaching teachers, conducting regular classroom observations, implementing e-Learning programs, setting improvement goals, collaborating on individual growth, leading training programs and maintaining effective communication and relationships within the organization and with stakeholders.
Responsibilities and expectations include:
- Supervise, manage and provide ongoing training to teachers at assigned schools.
- Visit each school and observe at least 15 teachers for a minimum of one class period each week.
- Train teachers on e-Learning program.
- Develop goals for improvement with each teacher. Through observations, follow-up meetings and weekly evaluation forms, supervisor will target specific methodologies / strategies for improvement and seek out examples of success to discuss with teachers.
- Collaborate with each teacher individually to determine areas for improvement, growth and success through coaching sessions.
- Complete lesson observation reports on a weekly basis and provide these reports to appropriate supervisor.
- Assist in leading the monthly and termly teacher training programs during and between school terms.
- Assist with teacher hiring and school preparation.
- Exhibit knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Impact Network.
- Liaise with the Operations Manager/Coordinators on the affairs of the cluster.
- Monitor daily attendance of teachers and submit reports appropriately.
- Communicate all matters arising with teachers and pupils to the appropriate supervisors.
- Develop and nurture a good relationship between ZINL and other stakeholders.
- Additional tasks based on organization needs
Requirements
- Candidates should have a relevant college diploma in education with 3+ years relevant work experience, particularly field work.
- A degree in education is an added advantage
- Experience teaching primary school, including learner-centered methods and lesson development.
- Experience supervising others and giving feedback.
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal in English and local language.
- Tech skills: Typing, E-mail, Word, Excel, smartphone usage, scanning.
- Integrity, punctuality, reliability and attention to detail.
- The ability to troubleshoot and provide reasonable solutions as problems arise.
- Willing to reside near the Impact Network site office and travel by motorbike.
- Experience working in rural settings with minimal resources a plus.
- Applicants with a class A motor bike license will be highly considered.
- Residents of Eastern Province will be given preference
This position is based in Eastern Province.
Complete the application form with this link: forms.gle/FPKeZzGzsX1JgN2W7
Applications will be accepted until 19 April 2024 and will be considered on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
