ECE and BLN Teachers

Job Purpose : 

• The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program targets children aged 3 to 5 years to support their development—cognitive, social, emotional, and physical—through a play-based and child-centered curriculum. The program prepares children for successful transition into formal schooling.
• The BLN program targets out-of-school children aged 8–14 to provide foundational literacy and numeracy skills and help them reintegrate into formal education. The program aligns with MEHE’s non-formal education framework.

Key Responsibilities for ECE & BLN Teachers:

Curriculum Delivery & Lesson Planning

• Deliver age-appropriate and interactive lessons based on the approved curriculum (ECE or BLN).
• Develop and follow weekly lesson plans aligned with learning objectives.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet students’ individual needs and abilities.

Classroom Management & Student Engagement

• Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.
• Promote positive behavior, student participation, and collaboration.

Learning Materials & Preparation

• Prepare and utilize educational materials, games, and visual aids to enhance learning.
• Request and manage necessary supplies through the Education Coordinator.
• Maintain a clean, child-friendly classroom setting.

Student Assessment & Progress Tracking

• Conduct regular assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and follow up on absenteeism.
• Monitor student learning outcomes and report challenges or delays to the ECE & BLN Coordinator.

Child Protection & Well-being

• Ensure adherence to Genius Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Identify and refer protection concerns or at-risk students to the Protection or Social Work team.
• Report any incidents, concerns, or accidents immediately.

Coordination & Capacity Building

• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and workshops.
• Provide feedback on curriculum, materials, and student needs.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent and high-quality education delivery.

Education & Experience

Education:

• TS (Technical Degree) or BA in Education, Early Childhood Education, or any relevant field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1–2 years of teaching experience, preferably in non-formal or formal education settings.
• Experience working with vulnerable or refugee children is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with the Lebanese MEHE curriculum for Non-Formal Education (BLN) and/or Early Childhood Education frameworks is a plus.

Languages:

• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) is required.
• Basic proficiency in English or French is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Good command of basic computer tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to use digital learning platforms is an added advantage.