The Liberia Teacher Training Program (LTTP), funded by USAID and implemented by Family Health International (FHI), is a five-year project. The LTTP is designed to work with the Ministry of Education to comprehensively address the needs of the teacher training and support system for basic education. This includes the preparation of faculty for the three Rural Teacher Training Institutes; curriculum development; training for classroom teachers at the primary and junior secondary levels; community and in-service support for teachers in the classrooms including the teaching of reading and math. LTTP will provide support at the central Ministry of Education and three counties (Lofa, Nimba, and Bong Counties for the in service program) to improve the quality of educational services, strengthening teacher training at all levels of the basic education, develop a continuous professional development program to support teachers in the classroom; and strengthening education management including with specific focus on the education managers.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Provide teacher, principal training on how to implement early reading and math curricula in the classroom, how to conduct continuous assessment, and how to create and explain reports of progress in reading and math to Parent Teacher Associations and communities.
• Provide regular monthly support to teachers in targeted schools by visiting classrooms, providing specific feedback on instruction and the use of continuous assessment, and debriefing with teachers and principals.
• Collaborate with communities and schools to create regional reading competitions and radio shows that promote reading as a critical early skill and that inform parents and teachers about the successes of their efforts, as well as tips on how to improve reading in all students in grades 1-3. Coaches will work with PTAs to assist in developing a foundation for community mobilization in supporting teachers and children in learning to read and to learn math with proficiency.
• Report writing and documentation of work experiences
• Provide consultation and support to teachers identified as “master trainers” and prepare them through shadowing and consultation to take on the role of coach when the coach leaves the school.
• Provide assistance to teachers and principals to better integrate reading and mathematics in the school curriculum
• Participate and contribute to school activities that will make learning fun for children
JOB REQUIREMENT:
• Bachelor’s degree in education preferred. Relevant experience with strong recommendations may be considered.
• Excellent computer skills
• Willingness to relocate to serve schools in different Liberian counties
• Excellent organization and management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to speak to groups effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willing to work with children
APPLICATION SHOULD BE ADDRESS TO:
The Human Resource Officer,
Liberia Teacher Training Program (LTTP),
Sekou Toure Avenue, Mamba Point
smiller@fhi360.org
Application Deadline: 27 July 2012