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 teach at Deddeh Public High 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.