In
2013, we launched a new venture to build the first pan-African network of
high-quality, affordable university programs, enabling even students from the
most disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed. Nearly 300 students are now enrolled
in Kepler.
2013, we launched a new venture to build the first pan-African network of
high-quality, affordable university programs, enabling even students from the
most disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed. Nearly 300 students are now enrolled
in Kepler.
Africa
has the fastest-growing youth population in the world, but its education systems
are not ready to unleash what could be the transformative generation of talent
that permanently changes the face of the continent. Studies show that more
earning potential is unlocked with each year of higher education than any other
period of study. We aspire to help unleash a generation of African students who
otherwise would lack the opportunity to achieve their potential.
has the fastest-growing youth population in the world, but its education systems
are not ready to unleash what could be the transformative generation of talent
that permanently changes the face of the continent. Studies show that more
earning potential is unlocked with each year of higher education than any other
period of study. We aspire to help unleash a generation of African students who
otherwise would lack the opportunity to achieve their potential.
Lead
Course Facilitator MOTB
Course Facilitator MOTB
Academic
– Kigali, Kigali City
– Kigali, Kigali City
Generation
Rwanda/Kepler
Rwanda/Kepler
Kepler
Lead Course Facilitator-Methods of Thinking for Business
Lead Course Facilitator-Methods of Thinking for Business
About
Generation Rwanda/Kepler
Generation Rwanda/Kepler
Generation
Rwanda began in 2004 and has supported young people in Rwanda in achieving
their higher education goals through scholarships for universities throughout
the country. In 2013, GR expanded its reach when it started Kepler.
Rwanda began in 2004 and has supported young people in Rwanda in achieving
their higher education goals through scholarships for universities throughout
the country. In 2013, GR expanded its reach when it started Kepler.
Kepler
is a nonprofit university program designed to deliver the skills that emerging
economies need. Kepler combines the best of online learning and an American
competency-based degree program with in-person seminars and intensive
education-to-employment support.
is a nonprofit university program designed to deliver the skills that emerging
economies need. Kepler combines the best of online learning and an American
competency-based degree program with in-person seminars and intensive
education-to-employment support.
About
the Position
the Position
The
Lead Course Facilitator position is an academic leadership position that serves
to provide support to new and developing instructors as well as to continue to
support the growth of best academic practices at Kepler. The Lead Course
Facilitator is an exemplary model of Kepler’s core values and works to lead
initiatives that support students and the academic vision as a whole, as well
as serving/leading additional committees outside of the Kepler academic team.
The role includes developing systems of support for developing instructors,
creating curriculum, modeling and coaching the use of data to drive
instructional decisions, supporting students inside and outside of the
classroom, and leading out a separate initiative to help fulfill the
mission/vision of Kepler. This role is specific to the Methods of Thinking for
Business curriculum and team at Kepler.
Lead Course Facilitator position is an academic leadership position that serves
to provide support to new and developing instructors as well as to continue to
support the growth of best academic practices at Kepler. The Lead Course
Facilitator is an exemplary model of Kepler’s core values and works to lead
initiatives that support students and the academic vision as a whole, as well
as serving/leading additional committees outside of the Kepler academic team.
The role includes developing systems of support for developing instructors,
creating curriculum, modeling and coaching the use of data to drive
instructional decisions, supporting students inside and outside of the
classroom, and leading out a separate initiative to help fulfill the
mission/vision of Kepler. This role is specific to the Methods of Thinking for
Business curriculum and team at Kepler.
Job
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Manage
a team of Course Facilitators and Teaching Assistants
a team of Course Facilitators and Teaching Assistants
- Instruct
non-native English speakers to rapidly improve English fluency through a
competency-based, blended learning curriculum - Conduct
class sessions in a variety of content areas with university students - Conduct
study groups in a variety of content areas with university students - Build
courses (curriculum delivery and communication regarding curriculum)
through a Learning Management System online - Grade
competency-based work and provide student feedback in a timely manner
(48hour turnaround max) - Collaborate
with the Director of Academic Partnership to generate Methods of Thinking
for Business scope and sequences, lesson plans and another curriculum that
supports diverse learners to acquire necessary and relevant skills - Modify
curriculum for applicability to the context and to best support students - Engage
in team meetings to collaborate and build quality products for student
consumption and use - Utilize
student data to make informed decisions to guarantee that all students
progress through the curriculum - Support
student success in the Kepler-based curriculum - Administer
benchmark, unit and formative assessments - Provide
feedback on the program, curriculum, and students to various stakeholders
within the organization in a timely manner - Research
MOOCs and other content delivery options to incorporate “flipped classroom
models” - Research
and utilize effective online, in-person and blended learning teaching
techniques - Collaborate
with peers to share best practices and innovations from the classroom - Conduct
optional and mandated office hours through a variety of formats: workshop,
1:1 conference, group supported work time, etc. - Share
and train other educators in the implementation of online education in a
blended learning environment - Facilitate
various meetings for small teams and/or whole academic team - Participate
in the Kim Marshall Observation process as outlined by administration - Work
in collaboration with the academic team to achieve annual academic
goals - Support
Course Facilitators through the Kim Marshall evaluation system as an
observer and coach. - Plan
and facilitate Professional Development for the Academic Team - Lead
out the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Methods of
Thinking for Business curriculum throughout the Kepler Academic Program - Collaborate
with the Kiziba Academics &Careers Manager to adapt the Methods of
Thinking for Business curriculum to the Kiziba model - Serve
as a model instructor for other Course Facilitators as well as visitors to
the Kepler model through an open classroom forum, demo-lessons, or
co-teaching with struggling instructors - Serve
as a lead or contributor to one or more teams outside of academics
Qualifications
- BA
degree or higher - Highly
motivated with a passion for education - 1
year as a full-time Kepler Course Facilitator - Demonstrates
a strong desire to implement education through a process model of
learning, implementing, reflecting, revising and re-implementing - Demonstrates
leadership through participation, initiative and work ethic within the
academic team - Conducts
himself/herself in a fashion that demonstrates service leadership - Demonstrates
growth in teaching practices over time - Applies
learning from personal professional development or Kepler-based
professional development in the classroom - Has
high expectations of him/herself and believes in high expectations for
students - Has
the ability to be creative and innovative in the way that education can be
created and delivered to students - Is
open and willing to give and receive feedback from all stakeholders within
the organization including students, colleagues, and supervisors - Excellent
writing and language skills in English. Preferred fluency in French,
Kinyarwanda and/or Swahili - Displays
the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written
and verbal formats - Exceeds
at building and maintaining relationships, online and off - Possesses
functional knowledge and/or personal experience with technology: Microsoft
Suite, Google Drive, Google Chrome - Thrives
in a dynamic environment and believes that change leads to progress - Comfortable
with not having or providing answers to students through an inquiry-based
model where the facilitator of the class is not the “keeper” of all
knowledge.
Reports
to:
Associate Academic Campus Director
to:
Associate Academic Campus Director
How to Apply
Interested
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