Jobs For Teachers in Tanzania

Location
Other Arusha District Arusha

Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REF: TSOSJ/HR/ACDM/01/17
Position: A-Level Mathematics Teacher
Duty Station: USA River, Arusha Region

The School of St Jude is a charity funded NGO that provides a FREE, high-quality education to almost 1,800 primary and secondary children from the poorest communities in Arusha.

We are seeking a competent, knowledgeable and energetic individual to fill the position above based in Arusha, Tanzania at the School of St Jude.

Job Purpose:

• To provide a high level of education to the school’s children and help them learn new ideas and concepts to ensure the students meet the required standards of the Tanzanian education system.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
• To share and support the school’s mission, vision and core values.

Teacher will:

• Teach one or more National Curriculum subjects to students in one or more Year levels
• Plan lessons in line with National Curriculum syllabus documents and in accordance with the school policy
• Provide a learning environment which allows students to learn effectively and in which they are inspired to learn
• Monitor and record the progress of the students and encourage them to develop and fulfil their academic potential
• Keep up to date with developments in the subject area, with new resources, teaching methodologies and national objectives.
• Liaise and collaborate with colleagues
• Fully support the work of the department and fulfil the school’s mission and purpose

Main duties and responsibilities:
Teaching:

• Develop schemes of work (in collaboration with the HoD and other members of the department)
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes
• Prepare and maintain a classroom which inspires the students to learn
• Devise and write new curriculum materials
• Identify, develop, select and use a range of different teaching and learning resources and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support the teaching and learning in the classroom
• Be fully aware of the students’ needs and support them individuall
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities within the lesson

Assessment:

• Mark work, provide appropriate feedback and maintain records of student progress and development
• Prepare homework and class work assignments and assessment tasks in line with school policy
• Provide timely and appropriate feedback to students in a way which will inform their learning
• Recognize that assessment is on-going and should be carried out continuously
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Fully prepare students for all external examinations

Professional Development:

• Research new topics and maintain up-to-date subject knowledge
• Be prepared to learn how to use relevant technology to improve the quality of teaching and learning
• Be prepared to learn from others and be a lifelong learner
• Undergo regular observations and participate in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Participate in ESL lessons and any other activities organized by Teacher Mentors

Student management:

• Manage pupil behavior in the classroom and throughout the school and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehavior
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school and apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Call parents (in collaboration with the HoD) when there is an academic concern

Whole school and departmental responsibilities:

• Provide support to the HoD and other members of the department in all aspects of curriculum delivery
• Take part in peer assessment – observing and providing feedback to colleagues
• Participate in departmental meetings and any whole school events
• Meet twice monthly with the HoD
• Take responsibility for any text books or other teaching resources used within lessons
• Prepare suitable and appropriate cover lessons which can be used when absent and to monitor their user
• Cover for absent colleagues when required
• Maintain a tidy and well organized classroom and report any damage as appropriate
• Attend staff meetings, committee meetings and level meetings
• Carry out duties at break-time
• Participate in and organize extracurricular activities, such as outings, social activities and sporting events.
• To perform any other duties as you may be assigned by your Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills & Competence:

• Bachelor degree of Education.
• 3-4 Years working experience in teaching.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting/environment.

Apply for this job
Interested Candidates for this job are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by a cover letter to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz .

 Applications should be sent by 14th September, 2017. SUBJECT LINE MUST INCLUDE THE REFERENCE NUMBER TSOSJ/HR/ACDM/01/17

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!