Assistant Teacher

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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

POSITION: AKELIUS TEACHER ASSISTANT

WORK LOCATION: Bihac, Transit Refugee Center Borici

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 Position (50% of engagement)

DEALINE FOR APPLICATIONS: January 31, 2024

PURPOSE OF POSITION

World Vision BiH is responding to the migrant situation in BiH by providing social services and support to children and adult refugees. World Vision BiH also provides Akelius Digital Language Course services within the TRC Borici. Akelius Assistant Teacher will be responsible for overall support to implementation of informal education activities and Akelius Digital Language Course.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of equipment (tablets) for class
• Responsible for organizing the attendees/children for the class
• Documenting the progress of class/project activities (keeping track of the children participated in course, maintaining attendance lists, providing information on status of Language course)
• Maintain daily records, track children’s progress and intervene to help children progress as necessary
• Assistance in conducting English Language course classes for migrant children 5 to 18 accommodated in TRC Borici
• Assisting the teacher in conducting non-formal education workshops
• Assisting teachers and children during vocational training
• Foster a positive and collaborative learning environment where the unique needs of all students are met
• Preparing relevant inputs for project reports
• Taking care of WV equipment
• Regular checkups of equipment
• In case of equipment failure responsible for immediate reporting to the coordinator
• Establishing collaborative relationships with other stakeholders, operating in TRC Borici
• Working collaboratively with WV BiH Emergency Response staff and participate in staff meetings

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION:

• High school diploma with minimum 1 years working with children, preferably adolescents
• BA in relevant field would be considered as an asset
• Previous experience with migration context or projects would be considered as an asset.
• Professional experience in the field of social or educational services or in organizations which deal with immigrants or poverty alleviation is an asset;
• Attuned to Child Protection and Education issues especially in emergencies preferred
• Willingness to work in difficult environment
• Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Fluent English written and spoken preferred

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AS A MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Work experience in CP and Education area, in NGO sector is preferred.
• Ability to compromise, negotiate and work well with others.
• Ability to work and problem-solve in high-stress situations;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to perform well individually and as team member
• Strong flexibility and adaptability
• Openness to others

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrates ability to work in collaboration with colleagues and partners
• Shows genuine care and empathy for others, expressed in appropriate ways for the context
• Take the initiative to quickly respond to critical situations or opportunities
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Computer literacy (office package)
• Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules, code of conduct and WVI core values https://www.wvi.org/our-vision-and-values

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only