Term: Full-time Start Date: July 2015 (Starting from May 2015 the selected candidates will be involved in a paid training process to fully prepare for taking the position) Duration: Long-term Salary: Competitive Location: Armenia Deadline: April 13, 18:00 Job Purpose Note: We would like to note that this is a new position in a growing global organization, providing the Mentor the opportunity to gain valuable management and instructional leadership experience. Training and Development Mentors will manage and develop Fellows during Summer Institute, as well as the 2-year Leadership Development Program, inspiring them to become lifelong advocates for expanded educational opportunities for all children in Armenia. Each Mentor will manage a cohort of approximately 10-12 Fellows to guide them towards establishing ambitious and inspiring visions and goals for their students, planning purposeful lessons, and managing classrooms successfully to increase student academic and personal achievement. About Summer Institute: Summer Institute is a rigorous pre-Fellowship five-week training immersion program, which will prepare Fellows for their teaching assignment at their placement school. Fellows will study and practice the fundamentals of teaching to be prepared for all elements of classroom instruction. Fellows will be required to teach specifically designed summer school classes to facilitate the most conducive learning process for their students. Summer Institute will be based in one of our target regions at a local partner school. Fellows will live in basic dormitories and teach in classrooms at the school. About 2-Year Leadership Development Program: In the two years our Fellows commit to Teach For Armenia, we provide ongoing coaching support and professional development, helping our Fellows to further develop as leaders within the classroom and later join our alumni movement, fostering positive changes for Armenia in educational, social, and entrepreneurial areas. We also enroll our Fellows in a teacher certification program to complement the extensive continuing education Fellows receive and cover all the necessary fees. Job Responsibilities During Summer Institute: Facilitate sessions focused on the Teaching As Leadership framework (www.teachingasleadership.org), including lesson planning, classroom management, student assessment, instructional execution, and etc. Coach and mentor 10-13 Fellows to achieve ambitious outcomes in their classrooms during Summer Institute Observe Fellows’ classroom teaching and provide feedback and coaching aligned with Teaching As Leadership framework through debrief conversations Collaborate with members of the staff at the Institute to make data-driven decisions on how to best meet student and Fellow needs During 2-Year Leadership Development Program Observe Fellows in their classrooms and provide feedback to gain context for student progress towards goals and facilitate in reflective data-driven conversations Help Fellows analyze student-data and problem solve to prioritize vital teacher actions that have the most impact on student academic and personal achievement Help Fellows develop strong and productive relationships with school administration, teachers and parents Other Information Along with other Institute staff, working late nights and weekends will be required as needed throughout Summer Institute. Significant travel and stay throughout regional Armenia is required. Support on a variety of subject areas not limited to your own teaching and subject-knowledge experience will be required. Prior to taking the full-time job position at summer, selected candidates will be involved in a 2-month training process to fully prepare for taking their job responsibilities Required Qualifications A deep understanding of pedagogical theory and practice Experience achieving ambitious outcomes as a classroom teacher in an underserved
community for at least 3 years Excellent Armenian & English speaking and writing skills Great team skills, while ability to work under own initiative to meet ambitious results Exceptional relationship-building skills; the ability to establish effective working relationships with people of all working styles, backgrounds, experience, etc. Profound communications skills, including presentation skills, and the ability to communicate the mission effectively. Strong analytical skills for assessing progress, tracking tasks and following through on the execution of plans Inspiration, commitment and positive attitude towards individual and organizational goals Application procedures: If you’re interested in joining our dynamic team, please send a detailed letter of intent along with your CV to info@teachforarmenia.org by April 13, 2015. Your e-mail should include the position you are applying for as the subject line.