Master Teacher Trainer (Afghan National Only)

Train teachers and improve community-based education.

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Overview

Train teachers and improve community-based education.

You have:

At least grade 14 education from a TTC; Bachelor degree in the field of education will be desirable.
Two years’ experience in development and implementation of educational programs or teacher training.
Strong training skills, preferably for CBE teachers.
Knowledge of the value of education in Islam, major features of each stage of the child development and the current trends of education in Afghanistan.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Pashto and Dari.
Ability to frequently travel to the program communities in the districts.

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Job Description

- Using the project teacher training package and approaches, build the professional skills of community teachers in subject knowledge, teaching methods and techniques for successful delivery of the community-based education. He/she will spend 80% of his/her work time in the field. - Monitor and evaluate students’ learning achievements; assist in the administration of the student learning achievement tests. - Deliver the training programs and preparing training materials for teachers according to the program needs. - Provide regular in-classroom support to teachers to support them in practicing the learning gained from the trainings, create a friendly learning environment for students and overall teaching quality improvement. - Work with community members in identifying non-formal education needs, assuring the community cooperation with the program and their participation in the School Shuras/ Reintegration Committees. - Conduct campaigns and trainings with close collaboration with Community Mobilizer for raising awareness about gender, especially for improvement of female education and their further participation in education. - Conduct Extra-Curricular activities for students together with the related hub schools’ students. - Prepare and maintain the teacher supervision, class monitoring and teacher in-classroom support files; prepare the work plan in consultation with the team and the provincial manager; report on activities on monthly bases. - Distribute textbooks and other learning and classroom documentation materials in coordination with Community Mobilizer to the classes. - Establish and maintain productive work relationship and coordinate activities with the MoE provincial/district/hub school officials and staff of other education sector organizations. - Contribute to the development of quality educational programs and trainings with other IRC education staff.

Qualifications

- At least grade 14 education from a TTC; Bachelor degree in the field of education will be desirable. - Two years’ experience in development and implementation of educational programs or teacher training. - Strong training skills, preferably for CBE teachers. - Knowledge of the value of education in Islam, major features of each stage of the child development and the current trends of education in Afghanistan. - Knowledge of the local community structure, dynamics and development. - Excellent oral and written communication skills in Pashto and Dari. - Ability to frequently travel to the program communities in the districts. This position requires travelling to the field on a daily basis. - Females are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully trained teachers in a new method?	This question assesses your practical experience and skills in teacher training.	Provide a specific example, details on the method, and the outcomes of your training.
How do you measure the success of an educational program?	The interviewer wants to understand your evaluation methods and criteria.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to engage community members in education initiatives?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you tell us about a challenge you faced in your previous role and how you overcame it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your philosophy on education, particularly in community settings?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.