Literacy Facilitator
Job Description
Title: Literacy Facilitator
Company Name: Room to Read
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Narail
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's Degree in education / Social Sciences or equivalent
Job Context:
∎ Based in Narail
∎ Reports to the Senior Literacy Program Officer
∎ Position Overview:
∎ The Literacy Facilitator (LF) is responsible for supporting and coaching Teachers and Head Teachers to adopt new ways of working with children to increase their literacy skills and habit of reading. S/he would assist Senior Program Officer with respect to teacher training and capacity building of government officials. This position will Support the literacy program intervention across assigned project schools, ensure adherence to the program design, and demonstrate solution-oriented approach to challenges encountered in schools. The LF will report to the Senior Program Officer and is based at Narail. This position will involve frequent travel to field locations as well as regular interaction with school administrators, teachers and students. S/he would serve as the main point of contact for the school.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Serve as the technical resource in assigned schools on applying literacy skills and the habit of reading techniques in the classroom and library;
∎ Closely work with school authorities, communities in creating literate environment in the selected government primary schools, conduct community meetings and events related to RtR program;
∎ Closely work with government primary schools and provide support the school authorities and teachers in adopting RtR program components in their schools including Early Grade Reading Instruction and School Libraries;
∎ Undertake school visits every day, except for days when on official travel, attending Room to read meetings and trainings, or on leave;
∎ Support teacher in the initial set up of the library;
∎ Ensures schools receive materials and furniture at the appropriate time;
∎ Organizes all logistics (i.e., invitations/coordination of attendees, venues, transportation, lodging, meals, etc.) for Literacy program trainings for teachers, and librarians;
∎ Support logistics of annual delivery of library books, instruction materials and other program materials to schools;
∎ Regularly observe, demonstrate and coach Grade 1 and 2 teachers in delivering the instructional component of Room to Read's Literacy Program;
∎ Collaborate with Head Teachers and community to develop a sustainability plan for continued implementation of literacy program practices and acquiring resources (instruction materials, stationery and new books) after Room to Read's support ends;
∎ Participate in required trainings and professional development opportunities to understand the Literacy program and how to provide effective coaching support;
∎ Assist Senior Literacy Program Officer to conduct different trainings organized for teachers, govt officials and review meeting. Also, play role of co-facilitator for these trainings
∎ Conduct and/or participate in Room to Read teacher trainings related to the Literacy program;
∎ Provide support to the schools and communities in organizing literacy events, parent meeting and other community activities and conduct the events as well;
∎ Regularly consult with Senior Literacy Program Officer to provide feedback on program design and for support in addressing technical challenges;
∎ Participate in regular one-on-one meetings with the Senior Literacy Program Officer to make sure the program is implemented smoothly in target schools;
∎ Participate in regular review meetings and any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization;
∎ Participate in government meetings as required;
∎ Conduct ongoing planning, documentation, and reporting of school visits and observations as required by Room to Read;
∎ Regularly collect school-level data, program implementation monitoring data, library systems data and other required key program indicators;
∎ Responsible for data entry of data into GSD (Global Solution Database) for assigned schools and provides regular updates;
Additional Requirements:
∎ Required:
∎ Bachelor's Degree in education / Social Sciences or equivalent
∎ Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in development projects, preferably in education
∎ Strong written and oral communication skills
∎ Good interpersonal skills and a team player
∎ Ability to travel daily to target schools in agreed district
∎ Preferred:
∎ Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
∎ Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
∎ Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
∎ Proven track record of achieving results
∎ Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative
∎ Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas,
∎ Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials
∎ Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks as well as developing and implementing improvements in a prior position,
∎ To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
∎ Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organization
∎ Be an innovative and creative thinker - not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
∎ Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
∎ Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
∎ Work well independently as well as part of a team
∎ Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ We offer competitive salary. The benefits include:
∎ Provident Fund
∎ 13th Month Allowance
∎ Gratuity
∎ Health coverage including spouse and children
∎ Insurances
∎ Professional Development opportunities. The most significant benefit is the opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing international organizations, which has sole focus on education & continuously innovating efficient & effective social entrepreneurship
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 16 Dec 2023
Company Information:
∎ 7 Dec 2023
∎ Room to Read
∎ Business : Room to Read is a US based international non-profit organization. We envision a world in which all children can pursue a quality education, reach their full potential and contribute to their community and the world. To achieve this goal, we focus on two areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact: literacy and gender equality in education. We work in collaboration with communities and local governments and partner organizations across Asia and Africa to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the life skills they?ll need to succeed in school and beyond. Room to Read currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia. To learn more about Room to Read, please visit www.roomtoread.org.
Room to Read is working in Bangladesh since 2008.
Category: Accounting/Finance
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 16th Dec 2023
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