Job Description

Aga Khan Foundation

The position

The Diploma Teacher will support the delivery of diploma-level teacher education at the Madrasa Teacher Training College. Responsible for preparing student teachers to apply the Competency-Based Curriculum through child-centred, play-based, inclusive Education and gender-responsive teaching approaches.

It Includes teaching, assessment, curriculum and learning material development, student mentoring, supervision of teaching practice and participation in academic quality assurance.

The position will contribute to MECP-Z's efforts to strengthen the preparation of new diploma level ECD and Inclusive Education educators and develop teachers who can effectively support diverse learners, including children with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned diploma-level courses;
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching materials;
• Use competency-based, learner-centered and participatory teaching approaches;
• Assess and provide feedback to student teachers;
• Supervise teaching practice and practical placements;
• Mentor and coach student teachers;
• Contribute to curriculum review and development;
• Integrate gender-responsive and inclusive pedagogy;
• Develop contextualized and low-cost learning materials;
• Participate in academic meetings, quality assurance and institutional development; and
• Support research, innovation and professional learning.

The requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Inclusive Education, Special Needs Education, Special Education, Education or a related field;
• relevant teaching and/or teacher-training experience;
• knowledge of inclusive education and disability inclusion;
• understanding of differentiated instruction and inclusive pedagogical approaches; and
• strong communication, facilitation and mentoring skills.
• Postgraduate degree in Inclusive Education/Special Education will be an added advantage.
• Experience in ECD, CBC, gender-responsive pedagogy, safeguarding, disability inclusion, Universal Design for Learning, teacher education or curriculum development will be an added advantage.
• Diversity, Inclusion, and safeguarding: Ensure MECP’s pluralistic values are demonstrated internally, and externally, and all programming is respectful and inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, and disability.
• Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries of the organisation.

Core Competencies

• Strong teaching and facilitation skills;
• Commitment to inclusive and equitable education;
• Understanding of CBC;
• Ability to develop contextualized learning materials;
• Good assessment and academic writing skills;
• Mentoring and coaching skills;
• Digital literacy;
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills; and
• Commitment to child safeguarding and professional ethics.

MECPZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment”)

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including contacts of three references

Region

Eastern Africa