International Rescue Committee IRC is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the Job Vacancy of ‘English Teacher’ at its centers located in Beqaa, Lebanon. Interested candidates can check their eligibility below.
Job Post: English Teacher
Location: Beqaa, Lebanon
Organization: International Rescue Committee IRC
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Job Summary
Early Childhood Education (ECE) educators will be working on the provision of education to children from 3 to 5 years of age in Tripoli, Akkar, and the Bekaa, as part of the IRC’s ECD program. Community-based ECE is a model of Non-Formal Education (NFE) to bring education opportunities to underserved children who do not have access to other schooling options. The IRC works in community learning centers and delivers a curriculum of activities based on MEHE learning standards and objectives. Classes are run for 20-25 students, for 3.5 hours per day, 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate lessons, activities and experiences that target different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills:
- Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities within learning centers
- Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child-centered and child-directed activities, care routines, and transition times
- Organize space, equipment, materials and learning centers before activities
- Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that encourage conversations
- Encourage and assist children to practice self-help daily
- Plan and carry out experiences that foster an understanding of a variety of cultures and value systems
- Provide opportunities for child-directed play experiences
- Plan and carry out lessons and activities that encourage problem solving
- Organize and prepare lessons and activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop talents
- Provide experiences and play materials that actively promote diversity and acceptance in interactions and attitudes
- Participate in short and long term planning and evaluation and staff program reviews
- Learn and use the activities and skills provided to assist children in developing the necessary coping skills for addressing unique life issues
- Observe, assess and evaluate children’s performance and development using available assessment tools.
- Keep records of the students’ attendance, progress, routines, and interests
- Provide constructive feedback on children’s work
- Meet with colleagues and provide staff with ideas and appropriate activities and strategies that meet students’ needs.
Differentiate learning:
- Observe how children use materials and interact with each other and with adults
- Assess students as learners who have unique learning needs and learning styles
- Use observations and assessments to expand play and plan activities that recognize individual differences
- Use multi-sensory strategies to help students learn and apply concepts in various subject areas
- Work with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children and the subject matter
- Use relevant resources and/or technology to support and differentiate instructions
- Initiate referrals or additional services for parents and children
- Provide positive guidelines such as redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement
- Immediately address problem behavior without labelling the child
- Follow behavior guidance and policies established by the IRC that are consistent with accepted practice in the field
- Maintain an updated knowledge and understanding of the services offered by IRC
- Report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the ECD assistant
- Monitor the environment for hazards
- Update children’s records for any allergies and other special conditions
- Report any suspected incident and incidents of child neglect, harassment and/or abuse to the ECD assistant and follow the referral procedures adopted by IRC
- Release children only to authorized persons
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Professional Standards
- Participate in professional development activities: trainings, coaching sessions, learning circles
- Attend regular staff/educators meetings
- Carry out the responsibilities assigned by the ECD assistant
- Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the center’s children, their parents and staff
- Plan and carry out continuous personal and professional development
- Keep up to date with early childhood advocacy developments
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, and take leaves within appropriate timelines as suggested by the ECD assistant
- Giving constructive and objective feedback at all levels
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Work Experience
- University degree in Social Sciences or Education
- Teacher Certificate/Teaching Certification (preferred)
- Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience (either at Primary or ECE/KG level)
- Demonstrates Skills and Competencies:
– Clear understanding of ECE programs, including the role of educators in ECE and play based/exploratory learning for ECE-aged children (3-5 years)
– Ability to understand and discuss with supervisors and parents about children’s learning problems and psychosocial needs
– Strong ability to organize work and plan lessons on a daily basis
– Experience in delivering curriculums in a play-based, exploratory environment
- Motivation to receive and follow professional development/training opportunities
- Ability to work as part of a team to deliver high quality and professional results
Language Skills
Mandatory fluency in Arabic, and fluency in French (1st option) or English (2nd Option)
