Education Assistant - AM Shift

Project Description:

The project “QALAM: Building Bridges to Safe, Inclusive, and Quality Education” aims to contribute to the qualitative improvement and inclusive modernization of the education sector in Lebanon, following the guidelines of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), with a specific focus on the most vulnerable areas of the governorates of Nabatieh and South Lebanon. It aims to enhance school learning environments to ensure safety and inclusiveness for school-aged boys and girls, teachers, parents, and caregivers, improving learning outcomes, school retention, and the socioemotional well-being of students, as well as strengthening the capacities of teachers in the areas of digitalization, inclusive education, first aid, and emergency response.

The project will directly benefit school-aged children and youth enrolled in seven public schools across Nabatieh and South Lebanon governorates. Children and youth (grades1-12) from six schools will engage in structured recreational, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), sports, arts, and robotics activities that promote well-being, inclusion, and school engagement. All children and youth in the seven schools will benefit from academic retention support in Arabic, English, Mathematics, and ICT aimed at improving learning outcomes and reducing dropout risks. Additionally, approximately 918 children (grades 1-6) will participate in social-emotional learning (SEL) and psychosocial support (PSS) activities, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

The project also supports grade 12 students through intensive exam preparation, life skills training, and career counseling, facilitating their successful transition to higher education and future employment. In parallel, teachers and school staff will receive professional development in digital learning, inclusive education, social-emotional learning, and emergency preparedness, strengthening both teaching quality and the overall safety and inclusiveness of the school environment. Parents and caregivers will be involved through reactivated parents’ committees and community initiatives in all targeted schools, contributing to improved school-community collaboration and student retention.

Job Purpose

The Education Assistant will support the implementation of project activities.  The role covers assisting teachers during classroom activities, facilitating extracurricular, life skills, and psychosocial activities, and contributing to a safe, supportive, and student-centered learning environment. She/he will be coordinating with school staff, and performing monitoring and reporting duties. She/he will be based in South Lebanon and/or Nabatieh Governorate.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Task #1: Supervision

• Ensuring the smooth implementation of the project's activities according to the planned timeline of the project and the schedule of activities designed collectively;
• Being in charge of the team’s coordination with daily communication and weekly meetings;
• Taking initiatives for improving practices among the team members with the support of the coordinators and other Amel’s sectors (Child Protection, Mental Health, etc.);
• Providing logistical and operational support to ensure smooth implementation of activities.

Task #2 Outreach activities

• Collaborating with the social worker in the identification of the children eligible for education activities (Retention support and intensive preparatory courses).
• Following up on the participation in the activities in collaboration with the social worker, educators, educational assistants, and school staff.
• Updating the database/attendance sheet on a daily basis with the support of the social worker.
• Sharing the children’s achievements with their caregivers, in order to increase motivation and build trustful relationships with the community members.

Task #3 - Psycho-social counseling

• Coordinating with the PSS animator and social worker to design a monthly plan for psychosocial activities;
• Supporting the social worker in conducting awareness sessions with children and community members, focus group discussions, and forming children and parents’ committees.

Task #4 Coordination

• Coordinating with all team members of the project to ensure that the Child Protection Protocol is followed;
• Coordinating with the education stakeholders on the regional level under the supervision of the coordinators;
• Supporting the social worker in the referral pathway benefitting from the field officer’s network.

Task #5 Monitoring and Evaluation

• Contributing to data collection and monitoring activities in line with project requirements;
• Ensuring weekly reporting on activities, achievements, and challenges;
• Preparing narrative reports, including focus group discussions, community events, and distributions;
• Submitting monthly reports to the coordinators in collaboration with PSS animators and the social worker.

Task #6 – Child Protection and Safeguarding

• Adhering to AMEL's Child Protection and Child Safeguarding Protocols in all activities.
• Ensuring a child-centered approach and act in the best interest of the child at all times.
• Reporting any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.

Task #7 – Quality Standards

• Participating in team meetings and training sessions as required.

Other Responsibilities

The education assistant may support additional tasks and carry out other responsibilities that are not mentioned above, depending on the needs of the education program.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in education and/or child protection, preferably within an NGO setting.
• Experience with public school students and knowledge of the Lebanese national curriculum.
• Strong knowledge of Child Protection principles and safe referral mechanisms.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data management tools.
• Languages: Proficiency in English and Arabic.

Working Hours: Part-timer (including Fridays and Saturdays)

Location: Nabatieh or South Lebanon governorates.