Classroom Observers - Education Program (7)

Project Overview – Dirasa

The Dirasa project supports out-of-school children in Lebanon who face severe barriers to accessing quality education due to economic hardship, displacement, and prolonged learning interruptions. Targeting 2,625 children aged 8–14, the project provides structured, level-appropriate learning opportunities in Arabic, Mathematics, and Sciences, embedded within 15 semi-private and private-free schools that have limited external support. Dirasa integrates psychosocial support (PSS), social-emotional learning (SEL), individualized learning plans, and regular follow-up to help children close academic gaps, rebuild confidence, and stay engaged in education. By strengthening schools, caregivers, teachers, and support staff, the project enhances community-based education systems and contributes to safer, more inclusive learning environments for more than 12,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries across Lebanon.

Position Purpose

The Classroom Observer will support the quality assurance of teaching practices within Dirasa schools in BML by conducting regular classroom visits, completing observation assessments, and reporting on teaching modalities and classroom management. The role contributes to continuous improvement in instructional delivery and supports teacher development through feedback and coordination with the education team.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions on classroom observation, data entry, and reporting provided by World Learning and Amel.
• Conduct regular classroom visits as per the observation plan, monitoring teaching practices and classroom dynamics.
• Follow-up and revise the lesson planning of the teachers.
• Complete standardized observation forms for each teacher, documenting performance and instructional methods.
• Identify and report any training or coaching needs for teachers to the Project Coordinator and the Learning Development Coordinator.
• Participate in weekly planning and reporting meetings to ensure alignment with project standards.
• Coordinate closely with the School Focal Point, World Learning Focal Point, and other stakeholders to support smooth implementation.
• Report challenges, complaints, or concerns encountered during observations.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in handling observation data.
• Enter observation data accurately into designated platforms or databases.
• Follow Amel’s safeguarding and security protocols at all times.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Education team in support of project goals.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:

• University degree in education, pedagogy, or a related field.
• Teaching diploma is a plus.
• Experience in survey completion, data entry, and classroom observation.
• Familiarity with humanitarian principles and the local context in BML.
• Experience working with refugee and marginalized communities in Lebanon.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build respectful relationships with educators and families.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to Amel’s values of neutrality, inclusion, and human dignity.
• Ability to work in Beirut and Mount Lebanon (Bchamoun, Shaileh, Jbeil, and Dahye area).
• Flexibility, reliability, and strong work ethic.