Introduction
PROTEC is an NPO in the education space with its focus on the STEM careers founded in 1982. PROTEC Learner and Teacher Support programs aim to improve learner performance in Pure Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English Subjects , thereby affording them an opportunity to pursue STEM related careers. The model of support focuses on the three strands of Learner Support , Teacher Support and Teacher development (SSVs – School Support Visits).
The PROTEC Head Office is in Ferndale, Randburg but we have branches and projects in other parts of the country i.e. Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape.
Duties & Responsibilities
The following posts are advertised to fulfill the mandate of the delivery of quality education in schools where PROTEC has its footprints:
- Mathematics (Grade 4 - 12)
- Natural Sciences (Grade 8 & 9)
- Literacy (Grade 4 - 7)
- Physical Sciences (Grade 10 - 12)
Job Summary
- Facilitate Teacher Development Workshops across all the participating districts and schools.
- Conduct School Support Visits – These are classroom support to both the learners and teachers ensuring high quality curriculum delivery using different skills, techniques and methodologies of knowledge and skills transfer.
- Train teachers on the appropriate use of educational resources i.e. science apparatus (Chemistry and Physics), readers, scientific calculators, mathematical sets, Geogebra etc.
- Develop Teacher training materials/manuals (facilitator and training manual ) in mathematics, natural sciences, physical sciences and literacy grades 4 – 12.
- Generating PowerPoint presentations for teacher training workshops.
- Prepare and manage the pre and posttest for both learners and teachers to track and measure impact.
- Generate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
- Align all the training with CAPS/ATP plans.
Requirements
- The incumbent must be available to work during the week; weekends (Saturdays) and during the school holidays.
- They must have knowledge and experience about the DBE educational reforms, material development, assessment techniques, implementation of teacher development programs, online teaching and be registered with SACE.
- The incumbent must be aware or understand the educational challenges i.e. lack of reading for comprehension in grades 4 learners, lack of Library and laboratory facilities impeding the learner’s reading skills, practical skills in Natural and Physical Sciences, and poor Mathematics uptake in the FET.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for teacher development and classroom support.
- Responsible for development/review of learning materials/manuals and training PowerPoint presentations.
- Responsible for administering assessment tasks (pre and post-test).
- Responsible for compiling a report after every activity using recent technology i.e. typed report (both narrative and graphical representation) with pictures.
- Maintain high standards of professional engagement at all times.
- Engage stakeholders ethically and responsibly using different mediums i.e. telephony, social and outlook.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- An accredited teachers’ qualification with a minimum of an honors degree.
- Assessor and Moderator accreditation will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in the relevant subject and at an appropriate grade.
- Must have effective communication skills in English and any other African language.
- Must have basic computer literacy skills and able to use online teaching platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams).
- Advanced ICT skills in Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WhatsApp, Ms Teams etc as platforms and tools to support teaching and learning.
- Relevant Undergraduate Degree or Degree in Project Management.
- 3-5 years experience in the relevant field.
- Excellent skills and knowledge in coordination education and teacher development projects.
- Experience in implementing a coordinating system to track project implementation progress in line with intended outcomes.
- Ability to develop and track realistic performance indicators, ensuring the achievement of the desired impact.
- Must possess a good understanding of project management tools e.g. Gantt Chart, Logical Framework etc., which make tracking progress quick and easier.
- Must have effective communication skills in English and any other African language.
- Must have advanced computer skills necessary for developing project monitoring schedules and project management dashboard.
- 3-5 years working experience in a Science Resource Centre Environment.
- Excellent skills and knowledge in handling of laboratory equipment.
- A sound knowledge of record keeping.
- Experience in implementing an inventory system to track resource availability, utilization and maintenance.
- Must have effective communication skills in English and any other African language.
- Must have basic computer literacy skills in Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WhatsApp, Ms Teams etc.
- A sound understanding of OHS issues, a health and safety certificate will be an added advantage.
Interested?
CLOSING DATE : 17 April 2024
NATURE OF CONTRACT : Fixed Term, the contract will be aligned to the project duration with a minimum of 3 years to a maximum of 10 years’ subject to annual reviews.
NB: Kindly label the post applied for clearly i.e. Subject Specialist/Facilitator – Mathematics; On Site Coordinator – Wadeville; Gauteng etc. Detailed CVs can be dropped at Unit 4 and 5, 364 Pretoria Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg or emailed to for attention Fannie Matumba.
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