The Quality Education and Professional Learning Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the programs that support teacher professional development and student learning. The
Coordinator's responsibilities include:
Lead conversations in setting goals for each program and developing monitoring and evaluation metrics for program evaluation
Build a collaborative team passionate about teacher professional development
Ensure that cross pollination occurs with programs in different focus areas and will work with the other coordinators to discuss joint interests and how to best deploy human and physical resources
Regular review of goals and monitoring and evaluation plan
Ensure that stories/pictures are shared to tell the KC story
Work to support staff running programs in the focus area
Consult with Director/HR Director on any HR issues
Manage Budget in consultation with your Director
Participate in staff evaluations in consultation with your Director
Specifically, Kenya Connect's Quality Education and Professional Learning Coordinator will work to oversee the programs that support Teacher Professional Development for Early Childhood, Primary and Junior Schools, and Secondary Schools. In addition, programs on differentiated learning for teachers and the formation and continuation of Professional Learning
Communities will be part of the Coordinator's work. The Coordinator will work closely with the Coordinator for Technology and Director of Education and Technology on Teacher Professional Development for using technology in the classroom and for afterschool programs. He/she will also work closely with the Coordinator of Literacy on Teacher Professional Development to enhance literacy among students.
Specific Responsibilities:
Coordinate Early Childhood Teacher Professional Development (TPD)
Coordinate Primary and Junior School TPD
Coordinate Secondary School TPD
Coordinate Differentiated Learning
Coordinate Professional Learning Communities (PLC's)
Coordinate Teacher Recognition Awards
Oversee School Science Extravaganza
Preparation of lessons for Radio Read Aloud
Other Duties
Assist in other Kenya Connect programs as directed by the Executive Director or Directors
Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
Participate in Professional Development as requested by the Directors
Be a Champion for Kenya Contact's work
Position Requirements
The Quality Education Coordinator needs to have completed a bachelor's degree in education and 5+ years of teaching experience. The Coordinator needs technology and administrative skills to implement the programs and must be comfortable working with children, teachers and parents.
The Coordinator also needs to be able to work as a member of a collaborative team and be an independent and motivated worker. The position is located in Wamunyu, Machakos County and reports to the Director of Education and Technology.