Job Title: Science, Math and Literacy Teacher (Training Opportunities)
Project: Bayelsa Teacher Development Project (NIGERIA)
Employer: Teachers Media International (TMI)
Job description:
TMI is seeking Canadian teachers to provide teacher-training as part of a teacher development project in Bayelsa, Nigeria, for a five-week contract (25 days). Trainers are required to deliver the following courses:
Jan 6 to Feb 7:
• Teaching Strategies in the Secondary Science Classroom
• Teaching Strategies in the Secondary Math Classroom
Feb 10 to March 14:
• Primary 1-3 Literacy Teaching Strategies
• Primary 4-6 Literacy Teaching Strategies
• Junior Secondary Literacy Teaching Strategies
• Senior Secondary Literacy Teaching Strategies
March 17 to April 18: Teaching Strategies in the Junior Secondary Math and Science Classrooms
April 21 to May 23: Teaching Strategies in the Primary Math and Science Classrooms
Responsibilities:
• Deliver four classes of teacher-training course in a period of four weeks
• Follow Trainer's Guide in the delivery of said course
• Ensure sound instructional use of Participant Manual during training
• Model sound teaching strategies, as described in the Trainer's Guide, and ensure said strategies are practiced by participant teachers, in a collaborative setting
• Modify and revise course content as needed, in collaboration with other trainers, in order to best meet the needs of participants
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience
• Strong teaching skills in the respective subject
• Experience in the development of higher order competencies
• International development experience, and/or experience working with educators in development settings
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related subject
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Self-motivation, initiative and productivity
• A results oriented approach with the ability to take responsibility
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of word processing (Word) and web conferencing software
• Experience in adult learning an asset
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