Job description
The future of peace and stability in East Africa lies
in the hands of young women who have the leadership skills and wisdom to create
jobs and build businesses that will lift their communities out of poverty. At
Akilah, we bring together the most promising female leaders from Rwanda and
Burundi for an innovative three-year program that prepares
them for professional careers and leadership roles. Ninety-seven percent of our
current students are the first in their family to go to college. One-third of
our current students are the heads of their households. This is particularly
noteworthy because in East Africa, 85% of women work in subsistence
agriculture, living on less than $2 per day. Furthermore, only 1% of the
population enters university, and less than one-third of those students are
female. We believe that educating young women is simply the wisestand most
effectiveinvestment a developing country can make. We also know
in the hands of young women who have the leadership skills and wisdom to create
jobs and build businesses that will lift their communities out of poverty. At
Akilah, we bring together the most promising female leaders from Rwanda and
Burundi for an innovative three-year program that prepares
them for professional careers and leadership roles. Ninety-seven percent of our
current students are the first in their family to go to college. One-third of
our current students are the heads of their households. This is particularly
noteworthy because in East Africa, 85% of women work in subsistence
agriculture, living on less than $2 per day. Furthermore, only 1% of the
population enters university, and less than one-third of those students are
female. We believe that educating young women is simply the wisestand most
effectiveinvestment a developing country can make. We also know
that women will
invest 90%of their income into their families, as opposed to 30-40% for men.
Similarly, educated women are less likely to contract HIV, and will also earn
more money and have fewer and healthier children.
Akilah aims to build future generations of women
leaders and professionals in East Africa through the development of a network
of campuses. Akilah will graduate 1,200 students by the year 2020. By the fall,
Akilah will serve 280 students on campus in Rwanda and 150 students on our new
Burundi by January 2015. Our hands-on and project-based curriculum is developed
in partnership with the local private sector. Students start with a
foundational year of English, math and leadership immersion before choosing a
specialized track in Entrepreneurship, Information Systems (IS), or
Hospitality. Students graduate with the market-relevant skills required for
meaningful employment in the fastest growing sectors of the economy.
leaders and professionals in East Africa through the development of a network
of campuses. Akilah will graduate 1,200 students by the year 2020. By the fall,
Akilah will serve 280 students on campus in Rwanda and 150 students on our new
Burundi by January 2015. Our hands-on and project-based curriculum is developed
in partnership with the local private sector. Students start with a
foundational year of English, math and leadership immersion before choosing a
specialized track in Entrepreneurship, Information Systems (IS), or
Hospitality. Students graduate with the market-relevant skills required for
meaningful employment in the fastest growing sectors of the economy.
92% of our graduates have been placed in jobs since
our inception. Specifically, 35 of Akilah’s graduates are employed by Marriott International. They are being trained to assume leadership
roles at Marriott’s first sub-Saharan African hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. Other
graduates have launched their own entrepreneurial ventures, including a
clothing and handicrafts company.
our inception. Specifically, 35 of Akilah’s graduates are employed by Marriott International. They are being trained to assume leadership
roles at Marriott’s first sub-Saharan African hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. Other
graduates have launched their own entrepreneurial ventures, including a
clothing and handicrafts company.
The Position:
Akilah is searching for an energetic candidate for the
position of Instructional Coach. Reporting to the Chief Academic
Officer, the Instructional Coach will serve as a coach to all Akilah
faculty and help them build their capacity as instructors and educators. She/he
will design, plan, and carry out professional development workshops for
teachers based on observational data and common areas of need. The
Instructional Coach will work closely with the Chief Academic Officer to develop
a vision and a concrete plan for teacher support and development.
position of Instructional Coach. Reporting to the Chief Academic
Officer, the Instructional Coach will serve as a coach to all Akilah
faculty and help them build their capacity as instructors and educators. She/he
will design, plan, and carry out professional development workshops for
teachers based on observational data and common areas of need. The
Instructional Coach will work closely with the Chief Academic Officer to develop
a vision and a concrete plan for teacher support and development.
Qualifications and Skills
- Masters Degree preferred – in relevant field.
- 5 years of teaching experience is highly
preferred. - Demonstrated success leading and directing
strategic educational initiatives that result in measurable student
outcomes and achievements. - Excitement about working in a vibrant and
evolving start-up environment. - Extraordinarily resilient, positive and proactive
character. - Strong organizational and time management skills
with exceptional attention to detail. - Engaging and collaborative leadership style with
mature interpersonal skills and the ability to juggle and manage multiple,
competing priorities and deadlines. - Special capabilities (e.g., ESL management,
supervisory experience, IT, program assessment) also valued. - Experience working in the region highly valued.
Cultural Leadership
- Works in partnership with CAO to create a culture
of openness to learning and professional development amongst instructional
staff.
Assessment and Data coordination
- Works with leadership to produce customized
reports for teachers based on quantitative and qualitative assessment data
surrounding student performance. - Provides ongoing support and training to teachers
on how to use data to drive student achievement. - With the CAO, develops a plan of action for the
year. This may include: needs assessment, goal setting, identification of
major task areas and steps for accomplishing tasks, method of establishing
effective communication, method/calendar for supporting and developing
teachers.
Instructional Leadership, Support & Professional
Development
Development
- At the direction of CAO and other leadership
staff, designs and delivers targeted, high-quality professional
development for new and experienced teachers across the school year for
developmental purposes. - Demonstrates best practices, including modeling
instruction. - Provides guidance in classroom management,
instructional planning, and the gathering of instructional resources in
support of student mastery of coursework. - Establishes performance goals for/with all
instructional staff. - Provides timely and relevant feedback on plans,
practices, and strategies to ensure continuous improvement and ongoing
development of instructional staff. - Conducts observations of instructional staff.
Curriculum Coordination
- Collaborates with Akilah leadership on curriculum
development and implementation. - Monitors curriculum and instruction and ensures
rigor and delivery of all assigned components of the lessons, as
prescribed. - Coordinates and monitors curriculum materials,
ensuring that all instructors have access to necessary materials. - All other duties as assigned.
How to apply
Please apply directly through Akilah website: http://www.akilahinstitute.org/careers/instructional-coach/
