Education Mentor – (Required three vacancies in 3 camps- EHC/NBC/Beddaweh)

Description: 

National Institution for Social Care and Vocational Training NISCVT has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behavior against sexual exploitation and abuse and misconduct and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process. All individuals affiliated with NISCVT will be required to always comply with the PSEA Policy and Code of Conduct.

National Institution for Social Care and Vocational Training (NISCVT Beit Atfal Assumoud) is a humanitarian NGO working with the Palestinian communities in Lebanon since 1976 in development and emergency response. NISCVT’s mission is to contribute to the development of the Palestinian community in Lebanon through various projects and services addressing the needs of the whole family focusing on education, community, economic development and VTCs, health and relief including psychosocial support.

Background of the project:

The Enhancing Quality Inclusive Education (EQIE) Project aims to improve access to safe, inclusive, and quality education opportunities for vulnerable children in Palestinian camps and gatherings. The project focuses on strengthening teaching and learning through teacher training, mentoring, and inclusive educational support. EQIE also promotes children’s well-being by integrating psychosocial support (PSS), play-based learning, and protective approaches within learning environments.

The project seeks to enhance teaching quality, improve students’ learning outcomes, and foster supportive and inclusive classroom environments that respond to children’s academic and psychosocial needs.

Teachers play a key role in enhancing teaching quality and improving learning outcomes across the EQIE project for school-aged children in Grades 1 to 4 who have difficulty with Arabic and English. Through classroom observation, coaching, and capacity building, the teachers ensure that instruction is learner-centered, inclusive, and aligned with program goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support & Capacity Building:

• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
• Support teachers in applying learner-centered, inclusive, and participatory teaching methodologies.
• Coach teachers on effective lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement techniques.
• Support teachers in identifying and responding to students’ learning and behavioral needs.
• Model effective teaching practices when needed
• Identify teachers’ strengths, challenges, and professional development needs.
• Facilitate on-the-job coaching and follow-up support after training.
• Contribute to the delivery of teacher training sessions, workshops, and reflection meetings when requested.
• Encourage peer learning and experience sharing among teachers.

Coordination and Reporting

• Education Mentors will be assigned to each BAS center to oversee all the EQIE teachers 
• Coordination will take place with the Education & PSS coordinator, PSS mentors, and teachers to follow up on actions.
• Monitor and report any risks related to child protection, safeguarding, inclusion, or safety in partner centers and during activities with the PSS Mentor.
• Participating in technical review meetings with BAS education team and COP sessions with teachers
• Monitor teachers’ progress and document observations, achievements, and challenges.
• Support the collection of relevant project data and learning evidence.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Languages (Arabic/English), or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in Arabic and/or English, from Grade 1 to 4.
• Demonstrated experience in teacher coaching, mentoring, or training.
• Strong understanding of child-centered and active learning methodologies.
• Excellent observation, analytical, and feedback skills.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Arabic (required); English is an asset.
• Strong organizational, reporting, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in Palestinian camps collaboratively and adapt to diverse learning contexts.

Core Competencies 

Coaching and mentoring teachers through constructive feedback and continuous support.

Strong knowledge of learner-centered, inclusive, and participatory teaching methodologies.

Ability to conduct classroom observations and assess teachers’ strengths and development needs.

Skills in facilitating trainings, workshops, and reflective learning sessions.

Strong communication and collaboration skills to promote peer learning and teamwork.

 apply through the following link:  https://forms.gle/E546taP4hY9cFHVM7