Pangea Educational Development (PED),Lead Teacher Jobs in Uganda

Reports to: Program Director

About US:
Pangea Educational Development (PED) is a US founded non-profit organization
dedicated to empowering schools and unifying communities through sustainable
education. PED believes in the liberating power and opportunities provided by a
quality education. Our model was developed to empower schools to improve their
own educating circumstances: the school environment, livelihoods of teachers,
and access for under resourced students and to do so in a way that is
sustainable.

Job Summary: The Lead Teacher will work alongside teachers from our four
partner schools in Uganda and within their communities. The Lead Teacher will
work at the forefront of our professional development program, working with
teachers at all levels to grow their teaching techniques in new and innovative
ways by creating and implementing professional development sessions as well as
visiting teacher classrooms to observe practices. The Lead teacher will both
administer and develop programming for PED’s Community Center that works
directly with students and community members.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The
  Lead Teacher is in charge of developing and facilitating our teacher
  training program. They will work in collaboration with the US staff to
  define, create and implement strategies, using the most current effective
  educational strategies for the design, implementation and evaluation of
  programs that facilitate professional development and continuous learning
  for all employees. Program focuses include literacy instruction, numeracy
  instruction and assessing students to identify academic interventions.
• Carrying
  out continuous follow ups and observations outside of formal trainings
• Working
  closely with the CEO to develop, administer and analyze student and
  teacher assessments.
• Develop
  and administer literacy and computer literacy programs
• Supporting
  the Program Director with additional program development as needed
• Identifying
  and assisting with the applications for grant opportunities for
  professional development programs

• The
  applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
• At
  least two years teaching experience is mandatory
• Broad
  knowledge in literacy instruction is required
• Prior
  leadership experience in the educational sector is required
• Exceptional
  oral and written communication skills in English
• Prior
  grant writing experience is desired
• Demonstrates
  a passion and incorporation of progressive and innovative teaching
  techniques
• Computer
  fluency and understanding of multiple educational technology platforms

• We are
  seeking an individual whose dedication to the value of an education
  matches our own.
• We are
  seeking an individual who has a heart of empowering our partner schools
  and communities we serve.
• We are
  seeking an individual who is willing to work odd and sometimes long,
  exhaustive hours to do what is right and not just what is easy or will
  suffice.
• We are
  seeking an individual who can laugh as hard as they can work.
• We are
  seeking an individual who is not just looking for a job, but an avenue to
  pursue their passion.