Helambu Education and Livelihood Partnership

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Saathi Teacher

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NGO / INGO / Social work

Mid Level

Contract

Vacancy: 1

Sindhupalchowk|

Experience: More than 1 year|

Not Disclosed

Saathi Teachers Programme is an educational initiative under Helambu Education and Livelihood Partnership (HELP) operating under the theme of ‘Primary Must Not Be Secondary. It offers paired and paid placement for individuals seeking to teach Math or English at the primary level in rural communities in order to help transform the educational experience of children. It is a two-years of supervised programme to increase literacy and numeracy skills of students, with an additional focus on fostering and developing 4C (Creativity, Critical thinking, Communication, and Collaboration) skills in students.

We are looking to recruit 30 Saathi teachers for the 6th cohort. Saathi teachers journey offers you a two years paid teaching placement opportunity to work in public school rural communities. Through this programme, you will work within the public education ecosystem and collaborate with the local government. In addition, you will also receive rigorous professional development and networking opportunities, and the chance to grow both as a teacher and a leader.

Working Area: Sindhupalchowk and Tanahun (possibility to expand to other municipalities and districts)
Contract Term: Two years of absolute commitment
Reports to: Teachers Development Coordinator (TDC)

Core Duties and Responsibilities :

Teach English and Mathematics from classes 1 to 5 in the placed schools.
Develop and integrate 21st-century 4Cs skills (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication) into everyday classroom activities.
Use innovative and child-centered teaching approaches and methods to engage students and create a safe and inclusive learning environment in the classroom
Prepare annual, trimester, unit, and daily lesson plans for assigned subjects in line with the national/ local curriculum.
Prepare and utilize various teaching and learning materials to engage the students and make learning fun
Plan and execute in-class and outdoor activities and events to enhance the academic and non-academic skills of the students
Conduct regular classroom assessments of students and track them
Maintain accurate records and portfolios of students' academic performance and report them to school stakeholders and the TDCs
Under direct supervision of the Principal and the SMC, work towards implementing the School Improvement Plan
Communicate, consult, and cooperate with other teachers and staff of the school, and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
Reflect and evaluate one's teaching and learning strategies and methodologies align with the National Education Goals
Prepare and submit trimester reports, reflections, write-ups, and other reports to the TDC.
Work together as a member of the cluster and provide support in cluster initiatives and projects
Participate and contribute to shared learning by attending cluster Tune Up Build Up (TUBU) meetings and quarterly trainings
Conduct a small-scale Community Action Project (CAP) within two years of Saathi's journey to identify and address critical issues within their placed communities
Perform any other duties as assigned by the school principal

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (preferred) but completion of secondary school (10+2) is the minimum requirement
Passionate about teaching children and working in the rural community
Knowledge of primary subjects as per the curriculum
Some knowledge of child psychology, pedagogy, and curriculum
Classroom management and behavior management skills
Assessment design, evaluation ,and presentation skills
Theme-based activity-centric teaching skill
Exceptional organizational skills to keep on top of these tasks and complete their duties on time
Intellectually challenging and encouraging students
Good communication and social skills
Knowledge sharing and a passionate learning attitude
Patience, empath,y and a problem-solving attitude
Ability and adaptability to live in minimum living conditions

Stipend: Saathi teachers will receive a monthy stipend of Rs.25,000/-. They will also receive a festival bonus equivalent to one month of stipend. In addition to this, we will also cover your medical and accidental insurance.

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Apply Before: Jan 28, 2025

About the organization

Helambu Education and Livelihood Partnership

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal

Helambu Education and Livelihood Partnership (HELP) is a local NGO set up in 2009 supported by Mondo Foundation and various other international charities, intending to improve the quality of education in some of the remote village schools in Sindhupalchowk, some 70km northeast of Kathmandu. As a small, grassroots charity, we run five core programmes: Saathi Teachers Programme, International Volunteer Programme, Scholarship Programme, School Reconstruction Programme and School Resources Programme, designed and aimed to strengthen the quality of education.

Background

Saathi Teachers Programme is an educational initiative under Helambu Education and Livelihood Partnership (HELP) operating under the theme of ‘Primary Must Not Be Secondary. It offers paired and paid placement for individuals seeking to teach Math or English at Basic Level in rural communities in order to help transform the educational experience of children. It is two years of supervised programme to increase literacy and numeracy skills of students, with additional focus on fostering and developing 4C (Creativity, Critical thinking, Communication, and Collaboration) skills in students.

Saathi Teachers Programme work in partnership with the local government and the schools to assist the overall growth of the students and the school. We currently work in three Rural Municipalities-Paanchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality and Tripurasundari Rural Municipality in Sindhupalchowk district, and Aanbookhaireni Rural Municipality in Tanahun district. The partner municipalities pay for the large part of the Saathi Teachers’ direct stipend and the programme’s operational part is largely supported by Mondo Foundation, our UK partner organization, with contribution from Inter Hands Foundation to ensure we can sustain the programme in three municipalities.

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