Numeric |
To create these high-impact afterschool programmes, Numeric recruits coaches - typically B.Ed students - from surrounding universities and trains them using a cool, online learning platform called Khan Academy. Numeric then pairs them with groups of kids at their partner schools, and works with them throughout the year to build these kids into maths superstars.
Numeric seeks to appoint a Programme Manager, based in Johannesburg.
Numeric is expanding its after-school maths programmes in Soweto and is looking for passionate, smart and dedicated individuals to join our team. The successful candidate should enjoy working with kids, be comfortable using technology, and be team-oriented.
Start date: January 2015
This is a 12-month, fixed-term contract position (subject to renewal).
Each programme manager on the team is responsible for five schools, 10 coaches and 200 kids. The goal of the programme manager is to create the maximum improvement possible in their kids' maths; to mentor and train their coaches; and to manage and build good relationships with our partner schools.
Responsibilities:
- Manage relationships with partner schools (principals, maths H.O.Ds);
- Handle logistics involved with the programmes (finance, transport, connectivity);
- Train coaches and teachers on the use of Khan Academy;
- Contribute to the development of the programme (curriculum, games, activities, worksheets);
- Support and mentor coaches;
- Arrange parents evenings to encourage parent buy-in and commitment;
- Additional administrative tasks required to develop the organisation:
- Run Khan Academy training sessions for interested teachers and coaches;
- Organise and run a Math Camp over the winter break;
- Create and manage content on the Numeric website.
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent;
- Higher grade maths through to matric;
- Teaching or tutoring work experience;
- Involvement/leadership in outreach or extra-curricular projects;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability and willingness to multi-task and maintain a high quality of work;
- Interest in and ability to handle new and changing technologies;
- Interest in mentoring and developing future teachers;
- Valid drivers licence (not negotiable) and own transport (preferable).
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Ensure that your cover letter explains your interest in Numeric and outlines why you would be well suited to this position.
For more about Numeric, refer to www.numeric.org.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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