About Deborah Foundation

• Established in 2019 Deborah Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation with a mission to improve the lives of children with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities through support in the areas of health Education, and Policy Advocacy.

Summary

• The foundation strives to create a lasting change within the Ethiopian community through increased advocacy, quality health services, inclusive education and building a strong policy infrastructure that is more inclusive for children and youth diagnosed with Down Syndrome in Ethiopia. 

• The Foundation is currently engaging in capacity building activities, which are vital in ensuring the rights to life and education of people with intellectual disability. Training professionals in the area of health and education sector is one of the priorities of the capacity building strategy of The Foundation.

About the position

• create a supportive learning environment which will help your students meet their learning goals. Through interesting and diverse methods, you'll teach them the important rules of reading, writing, and speaking in Afan Oromo

Responsibilities: 

• Organize classroom lectures and coursework

• Prepare materials and activities

• Assign homework and interesting exercises

• Identify students with special requirements and create individualized plans

• Determine exam and assignment grades

• Provide feedback based on workload and classroom behavior

• Keep a record of students’ attendance and grades

• Research new language teaching methods

• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict

• Inform parents about their children’s performance

• Collaborate with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience

Required Quantity 1 (One)

Compensation TBD

Fixed term contract

Reporting to: School and Special needs Head

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• BSc/BA in Afan Oromo or Afan Oromo Literature

• Knowledge of various teaching methods

• Deep understanding of the national curriculum and Amharic language requirements

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills

• A patient and resilient personality

• Dedication to students and education

Desirable

• Back ground with special education. 

• Family member with special needs

Personal attributes

Essential

• Team player.

• Ability to work independently, displaying strong initiative in solving day-to-day problems with limited direction.

• Detail oriented, with ability to manage, track and organise data.

• Strong ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision. 

How to Apply

Application procedure

Applications should be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter (maximum one page) and contact details of two professional referees, one ofwhich must be the applicant’s current / most recent line manager or current / most recent Head of HR.

Please send applications by email in PDF format to melatgirma7116@gmail.com, including ‘Afan Oromo Teacher’ in the subject line, before 7th Jul 2023. 

Female candidates will be appreciated.

Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.