Program Scope:
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 a 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
Job 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.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· - 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 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 student’s 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.
Requirements:
· -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.
· - Good communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Commitment to TFL core values, job
ethics, and staff procedures.
· - Basic understanding of US society
and culture.
· - Basic computer skills with Microsoft
Office (Word, PowerPoint), an internet browser (Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, etc.),
and e-mail.
Location: Monira Abou Merhe Bolbol Official High School (Ketermeya)
The package includes a Favorable fee of $10/hour (20 hours/month) and $5 for meeting hours, paid in fresh USD.
Working Hours: 5 hours/ week in the afternoon. Teaching will be virtual, with the possibility to change into in-person later.
Other: Willingness to work some weekends and evenings to facilitate Professional Development training as per program needs.