Teacher Training Coordinator at Project Zawadi

Teacher Training Coordinator at Project Zawadi

Teacher Training Coordinator at Project Zawadi  

Project Zawadi (PZ)

Musoma

OVERVIEW

Project Zawadi’s mission is to ensure Tanzanian children and youth have access to a quality education. Project Zawadi (PZ) is a small non-profit organization that provides support via three programs: Student Support, School Support (Model Schools), and Professional Teacher Training (Tenda Teachers).

The Tenda Teachers program promotes active competence based teaching and learning techniques. We offer intensive teacher training workshops locally for teachers to learn and practice these active competence-based skills. We provide additional support through school visits, observations, and model lessons to support teachers in the use of these skills. Tenda Teachers Training Coordinators are responsible for supporting the Tenda Teacher Program Manager and the Tenda Teachers Program work in schools.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the development of teacher training resources
Organize, coordinate, and facilitate teacher training workshops
Work in a range of schools, and with colleagues, to assist with the implementation of the Tenda Teachers Professional Development Program
Conduct teacher’s observations and record what is truly observed
Provide support and encouragement to teachers.
Keep records to monitor the program’s implementation
Liaise with Head Teachers and provide them with support and encouragement
Prepare and conduct modal lessons and guided lesson plans
Prepare all activity reports
Perform all duties in a timely and accurate manner
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications for the Job: A Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field or minimum of five years comparable work experience. Preference given to candidates with experience in: educational pedagogy, teacher training and professional development, workshop facilitation, curriculum development, public speaking, programmatic evaluation, and the curriculum and structure of the Tanzanian education system. Work is done primarily in Chamriho Division, Bunda District, Mara Region but may require substantial travel in Tanzania.

Key Competencies:

Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Swahili
Ability to engage in clear and empathic communication
Professional behavior with integrity and flexibility as job changes and grows
Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage priorities for multiple projects
Ability to work independently
Coaching and mentoring skills
Excellent computer skills on MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong problem solving skills.
Experience and interest in working collaboratively with community members.
An understanding of the benefits of participatory work.

Compensation:

Salary range is 800,000 to 1,200,000 tsh per month depending on education & experience.

Project Zawadi (PZ) is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion and ethnic origin, age, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status or any other legally protected status.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply email a copy of your CV and cover letter (in one attachment) to: [email protected] with TEACHER TRAINING COORDINATOR in the subject line. The deadline for all applications is 31 March 2024.