Title: Kiziba Teaching Assistant

Reports to: Kepler Kiziba Academic Manager

Start Date: Mid-September 2024

Location: Kiziba

Application Deadline: 25th August 2024

About the Role

The Kepler Kiziba Teaching Assistant is a new and unique position, which is ideal for recent graduates who are passionate about pursuing a career in education and/or the Humanitarian field. The position is designed as a first/entry-level position for someone who wishes to practice and grow their skills as a budding educator and gain valuable experience in a humanitarian setting. The role includes facilitating lessons using a structured lesson plan, adapting curriculum to best meet student needs, analyzing and utilizing data to support diverse learners, and collaborating with colleagues to holistically develop and support all students at Kepler’s Kiziba campus.

This role is a full-time position located in Karongi District.

Responsibilities: 

• Instruct non-native English speakers to rapidly improve English fluency through a competency-based, blended learning curriculum
• Conduct large and small group classes in a variety of content areas with Kepler students
• Create or modify lesson plans as needed in the specified format provided
• Engage in team meetings to collaborate and build quality support materials for student consumption and use
• Provide individualized support and advice in the form of one-to-one coaching sessions
• Grade competency-based work and provide student feedback in a timely manner (48 hour turnaround max)
• Conduct optional and mandatory office hours through a variety of formats
• Utilize online, in-person, and blended learning teaching techniques to support program innovation
• Collaborate with peers to share best practices and innovations from the classroom
• Utilize student data to make informed decisions to guarantee all student’s progress through the curriculum
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student performance as assigned, including attendance
• Participate in the Kepler Teaching Essential Observation process as outlined by the administration
• Participate in Professional Development sessions
• Suggest and support the implementation of innovative solutions to problems found within the refugee camp that interfere with student learning
• Lead assigned/chosen projects and initiatives
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications & Eligibility

• Bachelor Degree
• Excellent writing and language skills in English, including the ability to effectively communicate information
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
• Highly motivated with a passion for education
• Experience in teaching would be an added value
• Has high expectations of him/herself and believes in high expectations for students
• Is open and willing to give and receive feedback