Educator

Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Centre; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Centre is seeking a passionate Educator to join their team. This role involves developing educational materials, facilitating training programs, and promoting human rights education. Ideal candidates will have a degree in education or history, with experience in curriculum development and excellent communication skills. You will play a key role in engaging diverse audiences, contributing to the Centre's goal of promoting awareness and understanding of Holocaust history.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years teaching or facilitation experience.
• Knowledge of history teaching methodology at High School level.
• Experience in educator training and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Development of workshop and curriculum support materials.
• Facilitation of High School and Teacher Training Programmes.
• Assist the Centre to establish professional relationships with schools.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Proactive Initiation

Education

Degree or diploma in history or education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Centre, the first Holocaust Centre in Africa, houses a and conducts for schools, educators and diverse adult groups. They are looking for a passionate and dynamic educator to join their team.

Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Centre seeks to appoint an Educator

Closing Date : / / 2

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Development of workshop and curriculum support materials
• Facilitation of High School Programmes
• Facilitation of Teacher Training Programmes
• Diversity Training and Adult Groups
• Public Relations and educational liaison
• Assist the Centre to establish good professional relationships with schools and the Western Cape Department of Education.
• Support with Public Events
• Attend CTHGC public programme
• Assist with the logistics and take responsibility for such programmes as required
• Ad hoc educational support functions as and when required

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

• A degree or diploma in history or education or a related field.
• 2 – 3 years’ teaching or facilitation experience.
• Knowledge and experience of history teaching and methodology at High School Level is a distinct advantage
• Experience in educator training and / or the development of teaching materials and curricula is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate well with a variety of audiences.
• Able to think on their feet and manage difficult situations and personalities in a calm and rational manner.
• A confident team collaborator who can work autonomously while maintaining open channels of communication with a team.
• A systems-oriented person who can multitask and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive self-starter, someone who uses their initiative to ensure that service and performance are always to a high standard.
• Accountable, responsible, and reliable with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A sound knowledge of the South African field of education with an emphasis on the High School curriculum
• A sound knowledge of Holocaust History and education
• Proficiency in more than one South African language would be a distinct advantage.
• A thirst for knowledge and an eagerness to grow.
• A customer-focused person with a calm disposition, able to stay levelheaded in stressful situations and lead under pressure.
• A commitment to human rights and human rights education.