MALAWI –Reading Instruction and Teacher Training Specialist
Education for Development Division
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Description
The objective of the five year project (“MERIT”) is to support Malawi Government’s aim to increase the reading skills of 5.58 million primary school students in Malawi by focusing resources, encouraging innovation, and striving to meet the global need for improved access to a quality education over the life of the five year strategy, through: (a) improving reading instruction in the primary grades; (b) increasing parental and community support for student reading; and, finally, (c) improving the policy environment for reading. Creative is looking to assemble a strong team whose combined skills and experience can achieve these goals. Creative is currently seeking candidates for the Reading Instruction and Teacher Training Specialist position.
Required Skills and Qualifications
· At least three years of technical experience in teacher training programming and oversight. This experience should involve direct work experience on reading instruction, teacher mentoring,
coaching teachers reading, classroom management and delivery of teaching instructions using a
phonics approach.
· Experience with developing materials and managing national teacher trainings (In-Service and Pre-Service)
· Experience with teacher training curriculum development and implementation
· Significant (at least two years) experience in designing and coordinating trainings in technical areas relevant to MERIT, demonstrated ability to effectively transferring skills and knowledge to program participants is essential.
· Experience coordinating trainings with scope and content similar to MERIT.
· Technical ability to develop teacher training manuals on Early Grade Reading Instruction (School and/or community based)
· Technical ability on transferring reading skills using a phonics approach.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Instructions:
Applicants can apply by visiting the careers section of our website:www.creativeassociatesinternational.comor here:
Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.
