World Learning – Dirasa & Makani Programs - Trainer

The UNICEF-funded “Dirasa Program" & “Makani Program”, aims to create for out-of-school children, multiple pathways that are flexible and responsive to each child’s unique learning needs. The program will be implemented in private /semi-private schools, community centers and is estimated to target out of school children and Retention support for students who are already enrolled in schools.
Scope:
The primary goal is to deliver in-depth training sessions aimed at improving the participants' knowledge and skills in the specified subject, ensuring they can effectively implement with fidelity what they have learned.
Main Responsibilities
1) Social and Emotional Learning

The SEL Program Trainer will work closely and report to the World Learning’s Beirut office project manager and closely coordinate with the SEL Specialist in all SEL activities related to Dirasa & Makani Programs. S/he will be able to:
• Commit to understanding out-of-school children’s profiles and keep abreast of the SEL literature and contextually relevant practices for SEL.
• Attend and deliver training and capacity-building sessions for schoolteachers and educational focal points on social and emotional learning (SEL) and the project Holistic Learning Approach (HLA).
• Assist in the development of SEL-related content and resources as needed.
• Work through online platforms to support teachers and meet on a regular basis.
• Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by SEL Specialist/Senior Management.

2) Arabic language Trainer

The Arabic language Trainer will report to World Learning’s Beirut office project manager and coordinate with the Arabic Officer in all literacy activities mainly in Arabic related to Dirasa and Makani Programs. S/he will be able to:

• Acquire a deep understanding of the literacy in-class support program theoretical framework and pedagogy
• Commit to understanding out-of-school children’s profiles and keep abreast of the latest research-based principles of learning that are most convenient for them, especially those who are emergent readers and writers
• Deliver capacity-building sessions (for teachers and other adults) and motivate participants to understand and apply the HLA/BLA approach
• Work with distance learning and web conferencing to support teachers and meet on a regular basis
• Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by the Senior Literacy Technical Director or Senior Management
3) French language Trainer

The French language Trainer will report to World Learning’s Beirut office project manager and coordinate with the French Officer in all literacy activities mainly in French related to Dirasa & Makani Programs. S/he will be able to:
• Acquire a deep understanding of the literacy in-class support program theoretical framework and pedagogy
• Commit to understanding out-of-school children’s profiles and keep abreast of the latest research-based principles of learning that are most convenient for them, especially those who are emergent readers and writers
• Deliver capacity-building sessions (for teachers and other adults) and motivate participants to understand and apply the HLA/BLA approach
• Work with distance learning and web conferencing to support teachers and meet on a regular basis
• Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by the Senior Literacy Technical Director or Senior Management
4) English language Trainer

The English language Trainer will report to World Learning’s Beirut office project manager and coordinate with the English Officer in all literacy activities mainly in English related to Dirasa & Makani Programs. S/he will be able to:
• Acquire a deep understanding of the literacy in-class support program theoretical framework and pedagogy
• Commit to understanding out-of-school children’s profiles and keep abreast of the latest research-based principles of learning that are most convenient for them, especially those who are emergent readers and writers
• Deliver capacity-building sessions (for teachers and other adults) and motivate participants to understand and apply the HLA/BLA approach.
• Work with distance learning and web conferencing to support teachers and meet on a regular basis
• Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by the Senior Literacy Technical Director or Senior Management
5) Math Trainer

The Math Trainer will report to World Learning’s Beirut office project manager and coordinate with the Math Officer in all math activities related to DIRASA Program. S/he will be able to:
• Acquire a deep understanding of the Math in-class support program theoretical framework and pedagogy
• Work with distance learning and web conferencing to support teachers and meet on a regular basis
• Train Educational Quality focal points and semi-private school teachers, before the launching of the SBP & following up with teachers when needed
• Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by Math Specialist or Senior Management.

Required Qualifications

• BS/master’s degree in elementary education with a focus on either Arabic, French, or English language, Math, social work, or psychology.
• A minimum of 5 years of teaching/training in the field at the primary school level
• Excellent spoken and written English, and/or French
• Extensive training experience with diverse audiences; teachers, principals, field specialists and coaches
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse groups of professionals
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and flexibility with project demands
• Adequate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Commitment to work under pressure and to deliver within timelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills

World Learning is an equal employment opportunity committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.