Oromiya Development Association (ODA)   invites  applicants of committed and experienced teachers for its Boarding schools  found in Adama and Bishoftu

1.    Job Title:  Agriculture, Economics and Mathematics teacher     Teachers /

2.   Required number:  3 (one for each subject;  Adama for Agriculture and Mathematics teachers   and Oromiya, Bishoftu for Economics teacher.)

3.   Job Summary:

•  ODA Boarding School aspires to be center of change and development, a catalyst for progress in science and technology, addressing the immediate and long term demand of national economy, innovative research and education;

• The Boarding School is committed to be the center of excellence in science and technology and provide highest quality education and training which builds the technical capacity of manufacturing and other industries;

• The Boarding School  has the responsibility of undertaking and encouraging relevant academic programs, action researches, and community services in national and local priority areas and disseminating the findings therefore, the Boarding School is in general desirous of reinforcing and expanding its areas of excellence in the teaching-learning process, research and community services;

• The Boarding School envisions building a strong and committed academic community that aspires attaining the lofty ideals and goals of high school education.

• We are seeking passionate teachers, who thoroughly enjoy teaching, excel in their ability to reach and support students and take endless pride and countless hours to design inspiring and engaging lesson plans and teaching units.

• We seek compassionate, hardworking and resilient individuals capable of dealing with many of the unforeseen challenges that occur in a school. We seek individuals who work well with others and would enjoy living at the ODA Boarding Schools.

• As a boarding school, teaching life extends well beyond time spent with students in a classroom. Tutorials, clubs, study hall supervision, field trips and ongoing engaging school wide activities also form part of a teacher’s responsibilities. Working at a boarding school requires a genuine commitment to serve as a role model and be an active part of the community.  

4.  Role and Responsibilities

ODA Boarding School Teachers are responsible for:

•  To handle courses, tutorial, practical hours, mentoring and advising of boarding school students and take additional responsibilities which will be given by the school.

 5.    Job Requirements

5.1.   Education Qualifications

 We seek teachers who:

•  Have Master of Education /M.Ed./Degree in Mathematics for the job position of Mathematics teacher.

• Have MSc Degree in Agriculture for the job position of Agriculture teacher

• Have MA Degree in Economics for the position of Economics teacher

• Have Post Graduate Diploma in teaching /PGDT/ certificate for Mathematics and Economics teacher job position

• Graduated from recognized government college or University with a minimum of CGPA 2.75 for first degree and who was graduated in post level specialization;

• Four semesters recent consecutive performance evaluation result on average 90% and above

• Minimum 4 years work experience in degree and 2 years in post graduate in teaching; out of which 2 years in teaching Secondary school grade 11 &12 for Mathematics and Economics teacher;

• Both 1st and 2nd degree field of study must be the same

6.   Knowledge & Skills

We require teachers who are: 

• Willing to attend in service training of teachers, self-motivated energetic, organized and flexible individual;

•   Free from any addiction and well-mannered good conduct with no bad records;

• In principle willing to be around the school compound 24:00 hours except in exceptional condition;

• Understanding of the nature of boarding school and needs of high school students;

• Written and oral communication skills in English and Afan Oromo are mandatory;

• Professionally ethical, honest and willing to serve as outstanding role model in the community;

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Email usage, Google Suite, internet searching and willing to learn new computer skills;

• Able to demonstrate learner-centered teaching methodologies and are eager to continue to learn;

• Have an experience of working in schools with a  mission for academic excellence and student engagement;

• Willing to embrace and adhere to the ODA Boarding School’s requirements, values & mission;

• Active team players and problem solvers;

• Outstanding communicators and have strong interpersonal skills;

• Committed and passionate to teaching and highly motivated towards student development and growth

• Willing to teach and support students after hours and on weekends.

7.   Benefits 

•  The salary is as per scale of ODA boarding school;

• Benefits package are house with free electric and water cost or 1,200 /one thousand two hundred ETB/ provision of house allowance instead of house and 300 (three hundred ETB/ transportation allowance;

• Offers medicals service according to HRD manual of ODA;

How to Apply

8.   Application Procedures for all vacant  positions :

These positions are open to both male and female applicants. Applicants must demonstrate proof of eligibility to work in ODA Boarding School.

·An interested applicant who fulfill the job posting requirements can submit their complete application package which contains: 

• Application letter along with recent CV;

• Non-returnable  copies  with  originals of  M.A/MSc  BA/Bsc  temporary certificate of graduation or actual diploma and student copy;

• Relevant and current letter of work experience which indicate basic monthly salary, two consecutive year’s performance evaluation result and teacher’s career structure;

• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching /PGDT/ certificate and other necessary documents.

• Review of complete application packages will begin as soon as they are received.

• Incomplete application packages will not be reviewed. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested applicants to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact selected, short listed candidates.

•  Date of application:   starting     from    July  31, 2023 GC  OR    24/11/2015 EC

• Interested and qualified applicants who fulfill the above mentioned requirements shall submit their application letter with recent curriculum vitae, M.A/MSc temporary certificate of graduation or actual diploma with student copy, Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching /PGDT/ certificate, relevant and current letter of work experience which indicate basic monthly salary, two years consecutive performance evaluation result, ladder of teacher’s career structure and other relevant necessary documents with original and non-returnable copy to the above mentioned places and dates of application,

• Submit your relevant necessary documents with original and non-returnable copy in person to the company HRD Department, located around Bole Medhanialem, Oromia tower, 6th floor, office No 602/ Bishoftu Boarding school, located around Babo Gaya, Foka or via email: argataabdisa68@gmail.com/ abebezewdiebek@gmail.com For further information contact Tel. +251116392196/ +251114304070/ 0114302583

• Release or clearance letter from recent employer and a guarantor are mandatory to be employed for the position.