Education Manager - Bekaa

Key Responsibilities:

The Education Manager will oversee and manage the quality and consistency of all educational programs across SSSE centers. The role requires a strong focus on curriculum implementation, staff development, student assessment, and operational leadership.

1. Curriculum Oversight and Academic Quality

• Supervise the implementation of Non-Formal Education (NFE) programs (ECE 1–3, Grades 2–3, BLN 1–3) in alignment with MEHE standards and UNICEF guidelines.
• Ensure the curriculum is context-sensitive, skill-based, child-centered, and adapted to the needs of refugee learners.
• Continuously improve teaching resources, learning materials, and practical classroom activities.

2. Staff Supervision and Professional Development

• Lead subject coordinators, ensuring effective curriculum delivery, classroom observation, and teacher support.
• Conduct regular classroom visits and provide feedback to enhance teaching quality and pedagogical practices.
• Organize and deliver professional development training for teaching staff.
• Evaluate staff performance regularly, preparing reports and improvement plans.

3. Assessment and Reporting

• Oversee formative and summative assessments, ensuring results are tracked and analyzed through the School Information System (SIS).
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the Project Manager covering curriculum progress, student achievement, teacher performance, and operational updates.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Organize and participate in School Council Meetings (SCM) and Parent–Teacher Meetings (PTM) to ensure community involvement in decision-making.
• Maintain communication with students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff to ensure transparency and collaboration.
• Attend Education Sector meetings to represent SSSE and stay updated on sector developments.

5. Extracurricular and Enrichment Activities

• Monitor, organize, and supervise extracurricular programs to support students’ holistic development.
• Integrate creative, cultural, and awareness-based activities that foster teamwork, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills.

6. Recruitment and Staffing

• Coordinate the annual recruitment process, including staff questionnaires, vacancy identification, CV screening, written tests, interviews, and classroom observations.
• Ensure all hires meet SSSE’s educational, ethical, and professional standards.

7. Field Monitoring and Operational Oversight

• Conduct regular field visits to all centers, monitor teaching quality, curriculum implementation, and administrative processes.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and immediate support to teaching and administrative staff.
• Ensure coordination between West Bekaa centers and the Bar Elias center.

8. Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, assessments, and staff performance using SIS.
• Submit timely reports and documentation according to SSSE standards and donor requirements.
• Support strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational improvements for the academic year.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Educational Supervision, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in educational management or teaching supervision, preferably in non-formal or refugee education.
• Strong knowledge of MEHE curriculum standards, child-centered pedagogy, and NFE models.
• Experience in teacher mentoring, professional development, and staff evaluation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SIS, and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Must be located in West Bekaa to apply.