About Teach for Lebanon
Teach For Lebanon (TFL) is
an NGO working to ensure that all children in Lebanon, regardless of
socioeconomic background, have access to quality education. The model of Teach
For Lebanon is an education innovation that focuses on youth capacity building to
provide quality intervention and systemic support for students. TFL employs and
trains Lebanon’s most promising graduates, “TFL Fellows”, and places them in
schools serving underprivileged refugee and Lebanese children. These Fellows
receive on-going training and support to address educational disadvantages by
providing transformational teaching that places their students on a path of
academic success. Along the way, they become leaders and advocates for a better
Lebanon.
Learn More: www.teachforlebanon.org
About Program
English Access
Microscholaship Program (Access) is a two-year global scholarship program
supported by the U.S. Department of State that provides a foundation of English
language skills to bright, economically disadvantaged students, primarily aged
13 to 20 through After-School classes with Enhancement Activities, and
Intensive Sessions. The goal of the Access Program is to prepare students who
have minimal knowledge of English, with effective communication and critical
thinking skills through meaningful interaction, cooperative learning
strategies, and real-life contexts. The English Access Microscholarship Program
in Lebanon will be implemented by Teach For Lebanon and will offer 500
teenagers', (25 classes of 20 public high school students each across 5 regions
in Lebanon), the opportunity to increase their English language proficiency by
receiving 360 hours of English as a Second Language, enhancement and leadership
activities. The English Access Microscholarship Program will also include
capacity building and mentoring for 100 teachers across 5 regions in Lebanon
Role Summary
The Teacher will be developing and
implementing lesson plans for students that meet the purposes of the Access
program. They will hold classes on a regular basis and be responsible for
assessing and guiding students to ensure their progression into the program.
Main Accountabilities
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
·
Design and implement an English curriculum
framework that meets the Access program objectives.
·
Facilitate learning by creating a positive
environment in the classroom and organizing the learning resources.
·
Guide and assist students in their Access
journey to guarantee an optimum level of learning and development.
·
Hold classes and organize activities for
students based on the approved curriculum and schedule.
·
Introduce assessment measures and materials to
properly evaluate students’ progress based on the program’s set guidelines and
benchmarks.
·
Conduct student assessments regularly to
measure progress.
·
Develop and submit student progress and
attendance reports based on the set timeline.
·
Encourage tolerance in the classroom, on the
basis of racial, social, economic, religious, and gender equality.
·
Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the
students during planned classes and activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
-A
Bachelor in English language, Education, or related major - a Master’s degree
is a plus.
-At least 3 years of experience working with
students.
-Proficiency in English and Arabic.
-Strong command of Microsoft Office applications.
-Basic understanding of US society and culture.
Working
Conditions
Location: The chosen candidate will work in the relevant school
Package: Favorable fee of $15/hour (20 hours/month) and $5 for meeting
hours, paid in fresh USD.
Duration: 5 hours/ week in the afternoon.
Other: Willingness to
work some weekends and evenings to facilitate Professional Development training
as per program needs.