US Non-profit Careers - Instructional Coach at Pangea Educational Development (PED) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Pangea

Educational Development (PED)

Duty

Station:  Wakiso,

Uganda

Pangea Educational Development

(PED) is a US founded non-profit organization dedicated to empowering schools

and unifying communities through sustainable education. PED believes in the

liberating power and opportunities provided by a quality education. Our model

was developed to empower schools to improve their own educating circumstances:

the school environment, livelihoods of teachers, and access for under resourced

students and to do so in a way that is sustainable.

Job Summary:  The Instructional Coach will work at the

forefront of our professional development program, working with teachers at all

levels to grow their teaching techniques in new and innovative ways by creating

and implementing professional development sessions as well as visiting teacher

classrooms to observe practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

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The Instructional Coach is in charge of developing

and facilitating our teacher training program. They will define, create and

implement strategies, using the most current effective educational strategies

for the design, implementation and evaluation of programs that facilitate

professional development and continuous learning for all employees. Program

focuses include literacy instruction, mathematics instruction and assessing

students to identify academic interventions.

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In charge of carrying out continuous follow ups and

observations outside of formal trainings

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Works in liaison with the International Operations

team to develop, administer and analyze student and teacher assessments.

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Responsible for designing state of the art,

innovative curriculum that mirrors the most current best international

practices in education to prepare their students for the 21st century and beyond.

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Supporting the Program Director with additional

program development as needed

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In charge of identifying and assisting with the

applications for grant opportunities for professional development programs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

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The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s

Degree in Education

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Prior leadership experience in the educational

sector is also mandatory

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A minimum of two years’ teaching experience

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Excellent oral and written communication skills in

English

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Prior grant writing experience will be an added

advantage

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Demonstrates a passion and incorporation of progressive

and innovative teaching techniques

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Computer fluency and understanding of multiple

educational technology platforms

All suitably qualified and

interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications including and

updated CV and cover letter to: drew.edwards@pangeaeducation.org

Deadline:  10^th

August, 2015