Education Assistant

General objective of the job

The Education  Assistant monitors, coordinates, mentors and supports teachers  activities in all center  

Position in the organisation

The Education  Assistant is part of the  MADAD Educational Program and reports to the  Project Manager

S/he does not manage staff.

S/he collaborates with the Education Programs.

Responsibilities

Result areas

1. Supporting teachers and activities  in public schools

•  Ensures and monitors  planned activities that take place in centers  
• Assesses teacher training needs based on center visits and collection of regular data
• Assists in developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for both students’ and teachers’ assessment
• Ensures, promotes and facilitates  the principles of child protection and child participation are integrated into all project activities
• Prepares and submits  reports on teachers and students performance
• Ensures a strict adherence to War Child Holland Child Safety and Protection Policies at all times, including respect for confidentiality and child centered approach, acts in the best interests of the child

Result: Teachers are supported in such a matter that assessments are made and a monitoring and evaluation framework is established.

2.         Coordinating and communicating

• Coordinates trainings and workshops  as requested
• Organizes regular meetings with parents
• Ensures child protection concerns are communicated to the Child Protection working groups
• Coordinates and communicates with  Project Manager, and generally works closely with the WCH Lebanon team

Result: Coordination and communications are conducted in such a way that requests are answered and Child Safety/ Protection concerns are reported.

Knowledge and Experience

Degree in Education or relevant major

At least 3 years of experience working as a teacher in formal primary education

Experience in child-centered approach and other new teaching methodologies

Experience in mentoring teachers and/or teacher training preferable

Good knowledge in the Lebanese Primary educational system and curriculum

Ability to plan educational cycles and structures, lesson plans and progress assessment of students

Ability to monitoring and evaluation quality education including developing tools

Keen to work in unsecure and unstable environment

Skills and Competencies

Strong social and communication skills

Strong computer skills

Strong Writing skills

Fluency in Arabic and English

Flexibility

Team player

Cultural sensitivity