ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER JOB OPPORTUNITY

UFALME SCHOOLS

LOCATION: VIKAWE , PANGANI WARD, KIBAHA DISTRICT, PWANI REGION

Summary of the Role Elementary teachers are responsible for carrying out the professional duties of a faculty member as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school’s policies, under the direction of the Principal.

Teacher must place student learning as their highest priority. They are responsible for ensuring effective learning in a context in which students feel understood, safe and confident. Teachers use a constructivist approach, and follow the English Medium curriculum programmes. Teachers support a diverse range of learning needs. In short, teachers are responsible for “challenging, inspiring and supporting all our students to fulfil their potential and improve the world.”

Preferred Qualifications and Experience :

(a) Experience: 2+ years’ teaching experience in English Medium Schools.

(b) Must have a Diploma in Education with certificate in Early Child Hood Education or relevant teaching certification.

(c) Ability to teach mathematics well and motivate students to like mathematics.

(d) Fluently speaking and writing English

Competencies:

(a) Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form

(b) Sound decision making, solutions focused,

(c) Knowledge of child protection and health and safety

(d) Willingness and ability to work collaborate effectively with colleagues

(e) Highly effective relationship developer with a variety of stakeholders

(f) Knowledge of English Medium Standards and Practices

Personal Attributes:

(a) Collaborative team player, empathetic listener

(b) Integrity and confidentiality

(c) Strategic thinker, able to convert vision into action

(d) Internationally minded, emotional intelligence

(e) Intercultural awareness, creative, persuasive

(f) Flexible and capable of managing growth and instilling high standards

(g) Adept in multilingual settings, spirited, pioneering, professional and nurturing Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for Teacher at Ufalme Day Care centre will be:

Planning and Organization: Teachers will display developed planning and organizational skills:

(a) Construct written units and lesson plans to guide teaching.

(b) Develop new methods and materials to meet changing curriculum needs

(c) Plan cooperatively with the instructional team on a regular basis.

Instructional Techniques:

Teachers will demonstrate the use of a variety of teaching methods that support and exemplify the values of Ufalme Day Care Center:

(a) Utilize effective assessment techniques to facilitate student growth

(b) Display a thorough understanding of typical developmental characteristics of the taught age group.

(c) Use a variety of instructional methods, and differentiate effectively to facilitate different learning styles for children and abilities.

(d) Actively review, reflect and revise subjects for improvement.

(e) Establish high, but attainable, learning expectations that are clear to all.

Effective Communication:

Teachers will use effective personal and professional communication skills:

(a) Set an example and encourage socially acceptable behaviour eg: correct usage of language and manner.

(b) Maintain a professional and positive tone in both oral and written communication with children, colleagues and parents.

(c) Use appropriate writing for school communications, editing as necessary.

(g) Provide free and easy communication between home and school using diaries, phone call etc.

Classroom Management and Organisation:

Teachers will maintain a positive and stimulating classroom environment through effective classroom management skills:

(a) Actively engage children in learning activities (b) Manage classroom routines consistently and effectively.

(c) Maintain an orderly learning environment.

(d) Maintain a positive social and emotional tone in the classroom.

(e) Establish high, but attainable, behavioural expectations that are clear to all.

(f) Provide engaging, dynamic and student-centred classroom environment.

(g) Assessment and Reporting: Teachers will use a wide variety of appropriate student assessments.

(h) Assess skills and concept understanding frequently and appropriately for different developmental levels and learning styles.

(i) Maintain clear assessment records

Professional Responsibilities:

Teachers will display a professional attitude and ethic.

(a) Consistently meet the Ufalme Day Care centre Norms of Collaboration, centre responsibilities, deadlines and working hours.

(b) Seek professional development opportunities and willingly share professional knowledge with colleagues.

(c) Actively participates in faculty meetings, in-service presentations, assemblies and school events.

(d) Communicates and plans in a positive, collaborative manner.

(e) Dresses in a professional manner.

Contributions to the Wider Life of the School: Teachers will contribute to the wider life of the school:

(a) Supervise students outside of the classroom in an active manner.

(b) Work with the administration to help foster a positive school culture.

(c) Contribute to school initiatives, such as working committees, extra-curricular activities, assemblies, school events

(f) Contrbute to school growth and inspire parents to enroll their Children’s .