Jobs and Careers

TERM: 

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

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Your Role
If you are an aspiring professional with an innovative approach to teaching English and a passionate pioneer for non-formal quality education for school students, you are welcome to join the Children of Armenia Charitable Fund (COAF) team as an after-school instructor of the English language who will work in non-formal education settings in Armavir, Aragatsotn, or Shirak Marz.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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Your Team
You will be joining the COAF Village Programs team, working 16 hours per week, in coordination and under the direct supervision and leadership of COAF English Programs Manager.

Content Creation & Development (30%)
- Develop the program syllabus, design lesson plans, educational resources and materials for school students in a non-formal education format;
- Incorporate enhancement activities and intensive sessions to emphasize the US culture and the Armenian culture, political and educational systems, as well as lifestyle;
- Adapt and create materials to enhance personal growth, career orientation and professional choices;
- Foster community-led programs, and integrate technologies into the curriculum.

After-School Program implementation (70%)
- Conduct student-centered classes that promote 21st-century skills: critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, culture, etc.;
- Upgrade learner’s communicative skills using authentic tools and materials, as well as innovative methods of teaching;
- Implement relevant materials and guide the students throughout their learning;
- Develop students' language proficiency through discussions, group and pair work, peer instruction, and presentations;
- Continually boost student’s motivation through a variety of activities to improve their learning outcomes;
- Integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSA) as an inseparable part of the curriculum;
- Travel to rural school to teach 12-16-year-old students to enhance their English proficiency level during after-school instruction;
- Monitor students' progress, provide constructive feedback and take part in teacher-parent meetings;
- Adapt and adjust teaching materials based on the students’ needs;
- Build positive rapport with students to ensure a conducive environment for learning and to keep students’ motivation high.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

COAF is expecting your best and requires that:

You Know
- How to teach in a non-formal education format;
- How to lesson plan and design supplementary materials;
- How to conduct program evaluation;
- How to use project-based, competency-based and content-based instruction.

You Can
- Share your knowledge and expertise with your students as well as encourage and inspire them;
- Listen to your students and provide guidance/ advice when asked;
- Guide your students to set goals and explore ways to reach them;
- Observe your students' progress and provide timely constructive feedback based on their performance and/or goals set;
- Present and communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
- Collaborate well with other teachers, the program coordinator and the English programs manager;
- Report to the English programs manager.

You Are
- An empathetic team player;
- An action taker and a fighter;
- A creative and 'out-of-the-box' thinker;
- Analytical and critical thinker;
- Responsible and accountable;
- Media-literate;
- A lifelong learner;
- Ready to travel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

COAF is waiting for You so take your first step and apply here: https://shorturl.at/inqLS until the 07th of January 2024 (EOD).
The organization conducts a day-to-day review of the applications, depending on the results of which, the hiring process and selection of the appropriate candidate can be carried out before the deadline. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

Please note: COAF is a growing nonprofit working within a dynamic system. The COAF team must be agile as COAF grows in scale. COAF is looking for teammates who are resilient and adaptive.

COAF Offers:
- A life-changing work experience;
- A job that you would be passionate about;
- Competitive salary;
- Career development opportunities;
- Positive and creative work environment.