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SCHOOL TEACHER (WORKING WITH GRADES R – EIGHT)

Description

Job Description: Ubuntu School Teacher

Location: Gqeberha, South Africa

Designation: Full-Time Staff Member (Contracted)

Salary Range: Market related and commensurate with qualifications and experience

Ubuntu School

The Ubuntu School offers students an exceptional education and a transformational pathway out of poverty. Our team instills confidence, creative expression, character growth, and social skills through a flexible, evolving, and child-driven learning model. Through a nurturing environment, high-quality instruction, and world-class wraparound support, we provide everything South Africa’s most vulnerable children need to thrive.

Position Overview:

Ubuntu is looking for passionate individuals who are committed to implementing progressive educational models in the classroom and to supporting children in grades R-8. Candidates should have the desire to learn and grow with the Ubuntu School and constantly be learners as well as teachers, alongside the children.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide direct instruction in Ubuntu’s chosen curriculum for students in grades R-8
• Provide small group targeted instruction for identified groups and individual students.
• Assess students using Ubuntu’s tools to determine levels and instructional support
• Maintain an organized system and accessible location for the storage and circulation of all curriculum and assessment materials
• Analyze data and provide instructional feedback and recommendations
• Coach and support new teachers in the classroom
• Assist with the planning of parenting meetings, workshops and conferences on math

Required Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• SACE Registered
• Teaching Experience in Foundation Phase
• Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, test analysis, and supporting teachers
• Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team- teaching, video presentations, etc
• Excellent communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate professional growth in adults
• Flexibility in adapting to new environments and new curriculums
• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the Ubuntu School
• Experience in analyzing data and using results to modify curricula
• Excellent judgment, growth mindset, communication, and creative problem-solving skills
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive working style

• Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, and resourceful outlook – demonstrated willingness to do whatever it takes to help our students reach a level of academic excellence
• Ability to model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent and understanding
• Understanding of challenges and opportunities in a start-up school environment
• Completion of a background check

Application Information & Method

• Send your CV and cover letter via Email to : apply@ubuntupathways.org
• Make sure that you save your CV under your name AND surname.
• Make sure that you type the name of the job/position that you are applying for the subject line of your email.
• Please include an active and current e-mail address which can be used for communication purposes and which you are happy to receive e-mail information on regarding your application.
• If you are not contacted within thirty (30) days after submitting your application, you should consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
• Applicants may be subjected to any of the following: a security and credit clearance check, a competency assessment, signing a performance contract on appointment and signing an employment contract on appointment.

**Please only apply if you have the experience required for the position. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM MANAGER

Description

About the job

Job Description: Early Childhood Program Manager

Location: Gqeberha, South Africa

Designation: Full-Time Staff Member (Contracted)

Salary Range: Market related and commensurate with qualifications and experience

The Ubuntu School

The Ubuntu School offers students an exceptional education and a transformational pathway out of poverty. Our team instills confidence, creative expression, character growth, and social skills through a flexible, evolving, and child-driven learning model. Through a nurturing environment, high-quality instruction, and world-class wraparound support, we provide everything South Africa’s most vulnerable children need to thrive.

Position Overview:

The Early Childhood Manager will provide oversight and instructional support and coaching to teachers as they provide a social and emotional emergent play based experience for children. The Coach’s primary role is to provide coaching to teachers and assistants for improving early learning environments and supporting effective teaching strategies in the classroom that lead to positive outcomes for children.

As an advisor to teachers and part of the leadership team, the Coach is responsible for four main areas: a) observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher’s content area b) supporting teachers in play based emergent curriculum through modeling and support, c) analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students’ needs, and d) working with staff in the school to support sharing of best practices.

The Ubuntu School is looking for someone who models flexibility, passion, and commitment to supporting and building others. This person needs to have a deep understanding and commitment to progressive education and be able to dive into a new curriculum that they may be unfamiliar with. This person will encourage reflection, provide guidance and structure, and focus on teacher strengths and accountability.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Work closely with the teachers and administrators to strategically create and implement a plan to increase student achievement.
• Work with various teams (administrators, teachers) to facilitate analysis of data provided by diagnostics, common assessments, and formative assessments. Help teacher teams develop both school-wide and classroom intervention plans.
• Assist teachers in understanding Ubuntu’s mission, core values and progressive education
• Teach/model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis, teaching lessons side-by-side with teachers
• Work closely with school principal and care team to organize professional development plans/sessions, orientations and training programs for staff
• Observe teachers’ lessons and provide feedback for professional growth and students’ success
• Work to create an effective learning community and demonstrate progress through weekly coaching documentation

Required Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of Ubuntu Pathways and the Ubuntu School
• Demonstrated ability to work with young children and families from diverse racial/cultural populations
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years teaching experiences in a Preschool or Foundational Phase Setting
• Familiarity with play based emergent curriculum
• Knowledge of and experience with student-centered curriculum, instruction, and assessment, as well as progressive education
• A deep understanding of early childhood development
• Experience working with adult learners, coaching teachers, and delivering professional development.
• Excellent judgment, growth mindset, communication, and creative problem-solving skills
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive working style
• Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, and resourceful outlook – demonstrated willingness to do whatever it takes to help our students reach a level of academic excellence
• Ability to model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent and understanding
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the Ubuntu School mission and willingness to serve the Ubuntu School community
• Understanding of challenges and opportunities in a start-up school environment
• Completion of a background check
• Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and educational leadership preferred, but not required

Application Information & Method

Please submit your cover letter and CV to apply@ubuntupathways.org with the name of the position you are applying for, and your name in the subject. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Communication will only be held with shortlisted applicants.

Ubuntu offers competitive salaries and a low student-teacher ratio. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Ubuntu Pathways practices a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures an equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability, age or gender. As an organization, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Description

Ubuntu School Head of School Job Description

Job Summary

The Head of School is responsible for the management and day-to-day operations of the school. The Head of School reports to the Chief Strategy Officer The Head of School serves as a school leader and has the authority to carry out his or her responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. In partnership with the Chief Strategy Officer, the Head of School is responsible for the success of the school. S/he provides direction for adhering to the organization’s vision, mission, and strategy; provides leadership for establishing and implementing its annual goals and objectives; and, enables the Board to fulfill its legal, fiduciary and moral responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Educational Leadership

• Implements a high-quality, rigorous and trauma-informed elementary and middle school program that is consistent with Ubuntu Schools’ mission and vision.
• Sets ambitious school goals for student achievement and performance and holds staff members accountable for achieving results
• Develops, oversees, and continual evaluates and improves the school’s instructional model and curriculum.
• Models high quality instruction and provides frequent coaching for instructional staff.
• Uses data to inform practice and drive decision-making and instruction at the school

2.    Legal compliance

• Assures the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

3.    Mission, policy and planning

• Works with the Chief Strategy Officer to oversee the growth of the school to its full capacity with grades pre-K-8 and 300 students.
  • Aligns to the School’s vision, overall direction, and short- and long-term goals.
  • Oversees the renewal and site visit process and development of school’s Annual Report.
  • Develops, implements, and ensures adherence to the school’s accountability plan.
  • Keeps the School Board fully informed on the condition of the school and on all the important factors influencing it.

4.    Management and administration

• Creates and sustains an environment of mutual respect, high standards, safety, and support for learning.
  • Provides general oversight of all school activities, manages the day-to-day operation of the

school, and develops a smoothly functioning, efficient organization through coordination with School Board, committees, staff and volunteers.

• Ensures that the Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) has the necessary resources and expertise to lead the school’s educational program.
  • Ensures that the Operations Coordinator has the resources to effectively oversee all operational aspects of the school.
  • Evaluates and supervises members of the Leadership Team (DCI, Op Coordinator and others) and supervises evaluation of all members of the staff.
  • Develops an annual calendar to address all crucial issues in a timely fashion.
  • Develops and oversees the school assessment calendar
  • Oversees the analysis of all assessment result and student growth metrics

5.    Finance

• Works with the Chief Strategy Officer and Finance Committee to develop and implement an annual operating budget based on school needs
  • Works with the CSO to ensure financing to support short- and long-term goals.
  • Participates actively in donor visits and donor requirements

6.    Community relations

• Works with the broader school community to ensure stakeholders know the school and support our mission and vision
  • Encourages the integration of the school within the community by using effective communication and public relations programs.
  • Listens to clients, volunteers, donors and the community in order to improve services and generate community involvement. Assures community awareness of the school’s response to community needs.
  • Serves as chief spokesperson for the school, assuring proper representation of the school and the Board to the community.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for Head of School:

1. is self-reflective, self-aware, and has a holistic view of what’s going on
2. has a startup mentality and understands an ever changing environment and barriers that are outside of our control
3. can see how a change in policy or new idea or event will be interpreted by others
4. has a thick skin and takes criticism and negative feedback well
5. handles stress well, and accepts responsibility for problems and mistakes
6. inspires and motivates students and teachers
7. wants to create the best school in the city and state
8. is always searching for a solution to the next problem
9. has confidence in what he or she is doing but the humility to know he or she can always do a better job

Management

1. understands the unique nature of schools as organizations and the other entities that the school works with
2. is a strong manager of people and can manage inward, outward, upward, and downward
3. prefers truth and honesty over avoidance and harmony
4. is willing to give clear, direct, and tough feedback to students, teachers, and families
5. is willing to make singularly tough decisions
6. is an excellent judge of talent

Academic

• is a great classroom teacher
• is a strong writer
• buys into standards-based curriculum and assessment within a project-based experiential learning curriculum that transcends the traditional CAPS framework
• is data-driven and purposeful in instruction
• believes that creativity flourishes within a structured academic environment
• believes that high academic and behavioral expectations must be coupled with more time on task
• believes that great skilled experienced teachers lie at the heart of a great school
• is student-centered and ensures that the school staff and community understand that student needs come first
• has experience using a trauma-informed curriculum

Application Information & Method

Please submit your cover letter and CV to apply@ubuntupathways.org with the name of the position you are applying for, and your name in the subject. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Communication will only be held with shortlisted applicants.

Ubuntu offers competitive salaries and a low student-teacher ratio. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Ubuntu Pathways practices a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures an equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability, age or gender. As an organization, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

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