Programme Coordinator (Sarawak Region)

Fairview International School; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach For Malaysia is seeking a regional program coach to facilitate the delivery of Program Duta Guru. You will coach, mentor and coordinate with district and state stakeholders to build a strong learning culture for STEM educators.

You will report to the Coaching and Support Manager and travel between regional sites as needed, contributing to high-quality program delivery and participant growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, coaching or adult facilitation is an advantage.
• Ability to travel between work sites as required.
• Proactive self-starter capable of managing multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate regional training and development activities with stakeholders.
• Build and sustain collaborative learning cultures among regional participants.
• Monitor participant progress and use data to drive growth opportunities.
• Develop partnerships with schools and education offices to support impact.
• Collaborate with partners and private networks to enhance participant development.
• Ensure administrative and reporting requirements align with guidelines.
• Share insights with the national team to improve regional programs.

Skills

Teaching principles

Classroom leadership

Pupil progression

Project management

Data analysis

Contextual reasoning

Communication

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Team collaboration

Mentoring/Coaching

Learning mindset

Entrepreneurial mindset

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Growth orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree (any field)

2–4 years teaching experience

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Confluence

Salesforce

Zoom

Job description

Employment Type: Full time, 1-Year Contract (Renewable)

Reporting Line: Coaching and Support Manager

Role Purpose

Facilitate the effective, aligned, and responsive delivery of Program Duta Guru at the regional level, ensuring participants receive impactful support and development through collaboration with key educational stakeholders , and the broader Program Duta Guru team — enabling the growth of competent STEM educators and leaders for Malaysian classrooms.

Principal Accountabilities

• Plan and facilitate regional training and development activities, including workshops, and coaching and mentoring sessions, tailored to participants’ evolving needs in collaboration with important local stakeholders such as Duta Guru, SISC+, PSN (Penyelaras STEM Negeri) at district/ state levels.
• Build and sustain a collaborative learning culture among participants in the region, nurturing professional relationships and peer-to-peer support networks.
• Monitor, track, and analyse participant progress and impact, using data to identify growth opportunities and address development needs.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with schools, state and district education offices, and other education stakeholders to ensure participants are supported in driving student and systemic impact.
• Collaborate with local education partners and regional private sector networks to enhance the professional growth of participants and work in collaboration with key stakeholders at district and state level.
• Ensure the smooth execution of administrative and reporting requirements, aligned with the Ministry of Education’s guidelines and TFM’s processes.
• Contribute to a unified and high-quality program experience by working closely with the national Program Duta Guru team, sharing insights and best practices across different regions

Role Requirements

As people join TFM, we expect individuals to be aligned with our core values, have passion and drive to the TFM mission.

• Understanding of teaching and learning principles, classroom leadership, and pupil progression.
• Strong project management, data analysis and contextual reasoning skills to guide strategic support for participants.
• Clear, confident, and engaging communicator — both written and verbal — in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• High adaptability and resilience in navigating fast-paced, evolving, and uncertain environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite platforms; open to learning additional systems such as Confluence, Salesforce, and Zoom.
• Ability to travel independently between work sites, including inter-state or remote areas, as required.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to manage multiple streams of work, and independently prioritise tasks
• Strong desire to learn new things and grow professionally
• Ability to be adaptable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and stakeholders
• Creativity and solution-orientation when addressing challenges in complex regional contexts.
• Commitment to fostering team culture and participant growth in alignment with Program Duta Guru’s goals.
• 2-4 years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience or experience working with in-service teachers
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or adult facilitation is an advantage.
• Exposure to STEM education practices, including higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) and familiarity with national or global STEM trends, is an added advantage.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we apologise that we will not be able to respond to all applicants - only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Teach For Malaysia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that is mobilising a movement of leaders to end education inequity.

• We recruit and develop young Malaysians as teachers and leaders through a 2-year Fellowship programme.
• We train and support our Fellows who teach and collaborate with other teachers and leaders, to be part of the solution to the challenges faced by our communities.
• We work alongside our Alumni who continue to drive systemic impact in education at all levels of society - from the boardroom to the classroom.