Part-Time Teacher

About Anti-Racism Movement and the Migrant Community Centers

Anti-Racism Movement (ARM)’s mission is to decrease racist discrimination and abuse in Lebanon on the social and institutional levels by advocating for changes in the systems that perpetuate racist exploitative practices, through sensitization, awareness raising, advocacy, and community building for more just social and institutional frameworks in Lebanon. The main focus of our work is on women migrant domestic workers (MDW) and to a lesser extent on all migrant workers.

Building on our philosophy that recognizes the importance of community-building work, ARM created the Migrant Community Centers (MCCs) which grew from one small center in 2011 in Beirut to centers in three major cities by 2016, in addition to a Sunday educational space. The MCCs are free and safe spaces tailored to migrant workers and evolving according to their needs, where they can meet, learn new skills, work together, and access information, resources and assistance. The MCCs’ mission is to make meaningful improvements in the quality of life of migrant workers in Lebanon and their capacity to self-advocate to advance their socio-economic rights, and to contribute to a strong and powerful migrant civil society, with a focus on women as leaders of change. Since their creation, they have been offering free classes and other educational, social, and capacity-building activities, such as language classes, computer classes, health awareness sessions, rights education, advocacy training, cultural exchange events, social gatherings, and various holiday celebrations. The MCCs also serve as a hub where initiatives are launched, a space to have celebrations and get-togethers, and a casual space for migrant workers to spend time with each other. They increase the engagement of volunteers and local activists with MDW issues, and foster more collaboration between MDWs, local activists, and volunteers.

The jobholder responsibilities in this area include but are not limited to the following:

• Teaching beginner English, French, and computer classes
• Implementing and improving existing curricula
• Implementing pre- and post- assessment tests

• Keeping track of students lists, attendance, and scores
• Collecting data and reporting on classes regularly

• Substituting for absent teachers as needed
• Maintaining positive communication with teachers
• Participating in relevant teachers’ training workshops
• Supporting the development of the educational program

• Attending weekly meetings with MCC Jounieh Center Coordinator
• Identifying emerging needs and opportunities and communicating them to ARM/MCC management

• SCHEDULE (20 HOURS/WEEK)

  Wednesdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
  Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
  Fridays 4:00 to 8:00 pm
  Satursdays 2:00 to 8:00 pm
  Sundays 2:00 to 8:00 pm

Communications & Work Relationships

• Regular contact with MCC Jounieh Center Coordinator
• Occasional contact with MCC Operations Manager
• Occasional contact with teachers and volunteers

Framework, Boundaries, and Decision-Making Authority

The jobholder suggests possible solutions to support the above activities to the MCC Jounieh Coordinator for final decision-making and necessary actions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, or related fields
• Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Excellent command of English & French; Good command of Arabic
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills