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Within Uganda , Kikuube and Kayunga, East Africa
Full-time
Teach For Uganda is a non-profit organization that seeks to address the educational inequities in Uganda by empowering young leaders to teach in under-resourced communities, thereby ensuring that all children have access to quality education. The organization has built a strong reputation for its transformative approach to education, with increasing recognition both locally and internationally for its impact on educational outcomes. Teach For Uganda promotes a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work culture that fosters leadership development, innovation, and personal growth for its employees.
The organization offers a variety of job opportunities within its network, including teaching fellowships, and embraces flexible work arrangements to accommodate diverse needs. Established in 2012, Teach For Uganda has grown significantly, drawing inspiration from the global Teach For All network, and has made substantial strides in expanding its reach across the country, particularly in rural and underserved regions. Its business model centers around recruiting talented individuals who are committed to educational equity and developing local solutions for long-term systemic change.
With a strong network of alumni and an expanding pool of fellows, the organization continues to make a meaningful impact in Uganda’s education sector. Core values such as equity, integrity, leadership, and collaboration drive the organization’s mission and initiatives. Teach For Uganda is also committed to corporate social responsibility, actively supporting initiatives that promote access to education and empower marginalized communities. More information can be found on their website at www.teachforuganda.org.
Program Officers - Kikuube and Kayunga Districts job at Teach For Uganda
Teach For Uganda
Position Overview
The Program Officer (PO) is responsible for training, coaching and managing the Teach For Uganda Fellows both before and during their fellowship to ensure that they grow and develop as effective classroom and community leaders. The POs play a fundamental role in TFU's work, as they are directly in charge of delivering continuous pedagogical and leadership support to Fellows.
Roles and Responsibilities
Fellow Management and Support (40%)
Directly manage and support at least thirty-three (33) Fellows placed in TFU partner schools
Coach Fellows by conducting bi-weekly classroom observations and coaching conversations while providing feedback on instructional techniques, classroom management, and curriculum; modeling learner-centered teaching and sharing best practices and resources.
Support Fellows in setting long-term goals and benchmarks for their leadership development.
Collaborate with the Senior Program Officer (SPO), Program Coordinator and Design and Training team to reflect on progress towards departmental and individual goals, continuous professional development training and fellow performance
Seek out and create opportunities for professional exposure, development and mentorship during the fellowship to prepare Fellows for success as alumni.
Conduct weekly team meetings with fellows to check in on their well-being, progress on goals and set new ones, celebrate successes and share updates and events/activities for the week
Manage issues around performance, grievances, and conflict resolution among Fellows.
Update the fellow tracker every month
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field from a reputable University.
3+ years of full-time teaching experience
Coaching experience in education programs is highly desired.
Computer skills and experience in using Microsoft Word packages and Google Drive is required
The ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a valid riding license is a MUST.
Please email your resume with 3 professional referees and a one-page cover letter to jobs@teachforuganda.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email by 25 January, 2024. Your cover letter should include why you are interested in Teach For Uganda and in this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted