Rwanda zoekt basisschoolonderwijzers (jonge kind)

Rwanda has experienced major changes in its education system, and its Government now has ambitious plans to transform its quality and reach.  Working in partnership with the Ministry of Education in Rwanda, VSO is supporting the development of education curriculum for pre-primary year children. To support our programme objectives, VSO is seeking to recruit 14 primary teachers with focus on Early Childhood to help improve the quality of pre-primary education teaching. You'll work in Teacher Training Colleges (TTC) and Education Development Centres (EDC) to ensure that trainee and in-service teachers have the skills, confidence and capabilities to deliver quality early years teaching practice.
 

What does the role involve?

• Working in Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) and Education Development Centres (EDCs) to ensure resources are operational and accessible for all trainee and in-service teachers;
• Coaching TTC methodology tutors to ensure they are capable of training student teachers on active and child-centred methods of teaching and supporting pre-service teachers in active methods and resource development;
• Ensuring EDCs are used by in-service teachers and offering training in active methods and resource development;
• Supporting the Kigali Institute of Education in the development of EDC curriculum guides for use in TTCs;
• Maintaining and reporting systematic evidence of inputs, outputs and outcomes of the programme interventions.
   

Skills, qualifications and experience required

• A pre-primary or Primary Teaching qualification;
• You’ll need at least two years of teaching experience with children within the 4-6 age group or you are a primary teacher with at least five years of teaching experience within the age group 6 years and older; 
• Experience with teacher training and monitoring/evaluation methods is also desirable;
• French speaking is beneficial but not essential;
• Self-motivated and well-organised, you will need to be culturally sensitive with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the confidence to create positive relationships in diverse working environments. 
   

And the rest...

The local languages are French and Kinyarwanda, with English being introduced as a taught language; VSO will provide necessary language training and support. We’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights and accommodation. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.

We anticipate 14 roles will be required in Rwanda for January 2014, however we’re keen to hear from early years and primary teachers for other opportunities coming on stream also. If you’re interested to apply for this role or other early years teaching roles please use the following reference on your application: RWA13EYT

Please use our online application form. For more information you can call us at +31 23 20 600 or e-mail info@vso.nl