BLN Teacher - Minieh - FOR NATIONAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Background/IRC Summary:  

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an international organization specialized in emergency and humanitarian programming. In January 2014, as part of the Child protection programming the IRC began the implementation of a specialized pilot program for street and working children- activities include the provision of basic numeracy and literacy activities for the UNHCR funded Basic Literacy and Numeracy program in Tripoli.

Job Overview/Summary:

The Basic literacy and numeracy teacher will be working closely with the Education team to provide basic literacy and numeracy classes to out of school children in Tripoli.

Working hours: 35 hours per week divided as follows:

-  5 days a week (Each day, will teach 2 classes of 3.5 hours each)

Position reports to:

• Education  focal points

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide effective teaching in basic literacy and numeracy to out of school children in IRC/UNHCR agreed upon locations.

• Implement child –centered teaching methods, and diverse teaching techniques to engage children. 
• Enhance communication with parents through though proper communication channels with parents through Education Officers.
• Prepare teaching hand outs and activity sheets prior to sessions where appropriate.
• Assess children’s learning progress using assessment tools as provided by the IRC.

Professional Standards

• All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

Job Requirements:    

• BA in Education, teaching diploma or certificate in related fields
• Experience teaching classes to children
• Experience with extremely vulnerable children is a plus
• Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children.
• Able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.