Trainer Maths

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy seeks an Edtech District Coordinator to oversee teaching and learning initiatives, plan and direct teacher education activities under the supervision of the Training Director.

The role focuses on content and pedagogy for National Curriculum standards, development of training materials, and coordination across partner projects to strengthen educational delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or related subject is required.
• Two to three years of relevant experience in education or development sector.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall teaching and learning supervision for teacher education activities.
• Develop and align curriculum materials and training content with national standards.
• Design and deliver blended and face-to-face trainings; develop tools and resources.
• Conduct needs analyses, field testing, and budget planning for trainings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Decision Making

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Certificate in teacher training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

To ensure implementation of effective teaching and learning by planning, developing and directing all teacher education activities under the supervision of the Training Director.

Key Responsibility

Fulfills an overall responsibility of implementation of content and pedagogy of National Curriculum standards at program level in all directly managed and partner projects.

Material Development

• Review of subject curriculum material for alignment of training content
• Develop tools and support in carrying out a needs analysis for identifying the gaps in teaching skills of the teachers
• Develop relevant course content and resources/tools for supplementing the delivery of the courses (guide books, videos, printable material, etc.) which meets the job performance standards of teachers
• Use knowledge and understanding of relevant issues, ideas and theories for developing and directing trainings and material development (courses, TLMs, Assessment tools)
• Design trainings which meet the need of blended learning and face to face learning modes
• Strengthen the content and the learning tools through field testing
• Design training material for new projects/partners

Implementation

• Develop and ensure execution of trainings using multiple strategies based on different learning styles and ability levels identified in the needs analysis
• Develop annual training Annual Operating Plan and budget
• Use a variety of assessment and follow up methods before, during and after training to measure the progress the learners are making
• Pilot the new modules to identify any gaps
• Ensure training plan is executed as per Annual Operating Plan
• Deliver training for new projects/partners

Monitoring & Support

• Apply principles of performance based assessment to track the progress made by learners.
• Visit project schools to assess quality of teaching and learning and ensure implementation of intervention
• Observe and monitors training and conducts CSVs to check on ground implementation
• Ensure all data is up to date on EMIS and other relevant database and use it to identify training and post training support needs

Communication & Coordination:

• Meet with relevant curriculum teams for periodic review and alignment in guides, manuals and tools and streamline training and guide orientation plans
• Ensure proper dissemination of information between trainers, projects and staff, developing cross-functional coordination, resolving communication issues and encouraging creative problem solving
• Create systems for resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner while making adjustments as needed
• Establish, prioritize and ensure teacher development objectives are met
• Submit quarterly reports on status and progress of planned activities for DIL and partner projects

R & D Work:

• Research new techniques and strategies, keeping up to date on international best practices
• Keep up to date about latest government policies and decisions and aligning material accordingly

Capacity Building:

• Participate in CPD activities and sessions/trainings conducted in house or arranged through external consultants, etc.
• Undertake research projects to enhance analytical skills

Subject Specific Skills:

• Content Knowledge

Strong knowledge of pedagogy, subject matter and well versed with subject specific vocabulary

• National Standards

Familiarity with National Curriculum and ability to present the curriculum in a coherent manner

• Inquiry Based Teaching

Knowledge of student-centered teaching methods

• Assessing Learning

Knowledge of formal and informal methods of assessing learning

Education, qualification, skills and experience:

• Masters Degree from a recognized University in Education and /or specific subject.

Qualification: (Certification, diploma in training etc)

• Certificate in teacher training

(Relevant) Experience:

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in education or development sector

Skills: (Essential and Desirable)

• Communication Skills:

Excellent oral and writing skills in English language

• Strategic Thinking and Orientation:

Ability to apply strong analytical skills in the development of long term and short term plans.

• Decision Making Skills:

Ability to work under minimum supervision. A multitasking spirit to handle tough situations and stringent circumstances.

• Leadership Skills:

Ability to provide leadership and guidance as mentor to peers and trainers in accordance with the developmental needs.

• Interpersonal skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to create a climate of trust and transparency. Fostering team work and performing effectively in a team.

Technical knowledge/ know how

• Competence in assessing needs and developing training plans, material, curriculum, documentation and manuals.
• Experience in budget preparation and management.
• Competence in using MS office; Word, Power Point, Excel
• Ability to use technology to facilitate distance learning

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