Family Math Educator & Teacher-Development Facilitator

University of the Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 465,000 - 585,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Medical aid

Housing allowance

Leave and sick leave

Service bonus

Study benefits

Job summary

The University of the Free State invites applications for the role of Officer: Family Math Facilitator (post level 10) at Bloemfontein campus. The appointment supports the Faculty of Education in Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology Education.

The role requires a relevant teaching qualification (NQF 7) and at least two years in teacher education or academic support, with CAPS knowledge and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching qualification at NQF Level 7.
• A minimum of two (2) years' relevant working experience in teacher education, professional development of teachers, educational programme facilitation, curriculum development or academic support.
• Knowledge and understanding of the CAPS curriculum, particularly Mathematics in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases.
• Experience in developing, facilitating and/or assessing teacher-training or educational programmes,
• A valid drivers' license (attach a copy).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate professional-development training for Foundation Phase teachers (and Intermediate Phase occasionally)
• Facilitate and assess the Foundation Phase Short Learning Programme.
• Tutor professional-development training sessions for Foundation and Intermediate Phase teachers.
• Develop and update Family Math non-formal training modules.
• Develop Family Math activity materials.
• Review programme modules in collaboration with the Project Manager and Programme Director.
• Align Family Math training modules and worksheets with the relevant CAPS curriculum.
• Prepare training venues and resources for programme activities.
• Provide school-based mentoring to in-service teachers.
• Align student Family Math modules and activities with relevant Faculty of Education modules.
• Facilitate Family Math training for student educators on the Bloemfontein and QwaQwa campuses.
• Coordinate student service-learning activities and school visits in the local community.
• Assess Foundation and Intermediate Phase student educators during classroom teaching sessions.
• Travel from time to time to fulfil project requirements.

Skills

Foundational/Intermed. Phases teaching

Curriculum development

ICT proficiency

Education

NQF Level 7 teaching qualification

2+ years teaching/teacher education experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of the Free State invites applications for the role of Officer: Family Math Facilitator (post level 10) at Bloemfontein campus. The appointment supports the Faculty of Education in Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology Education.

The role requires a relevant teaching qualification (NQF 7) and at least two years in teacher education or academic support, with CAPS knowledge and a valid driver's license.