Job Summary

There are two open teaching/tutoring positions. Position one is primarily English/Reading/Comprehension/Writing as well as RE, Civics. The second open position if for Math and Sciences teacher.

The primary role of the teacher/tutor is to ensure all girls in the program are continuing and excelling in their education. The tutor should understand each child’s learning style, ability and where she is currently and where she needs to be to excel in her education. The tutor will ensure each child is safe, secure and the atmosphere is pleasant and peaceful. The learning environment should be fun, creative, communicative and inspiring. Additionally, this role serves to inspire the girls to be all that God has created them to be. The tutor will exhibit a passion for the mission of Kharis House and the Gospel-centered care that Kharis House aims at bringing to the children we serve.

Specific Tasks

1. Communication

• Attend all relevant meetings
• Cooperate with other team members to ensure duties are fulfilled
• Provide guidance regarding all matters related to all education needs
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity of both the Kharis House location as well as cases and details of girls and babies

2. Curriculum

• Encourage learning through inquiry based learning environment that encourages asking questions, working collaboratively and viewing mistakes as learning opportunities
• Must be innovative, inclusive and imaginative
• Teaching style incorporates project-based learning not rote teaching
• Teach key themes to develop critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, communication, collaboration, compassion, composure, citizenship and Christianity
• Maintain records of all progress and report to KH supervisor relating to each child
• Maintain records of all materials
• Good record of students passing Zambia Exams
• Register any child needing to sit for exams
• Understand what the child needs to be studying to be successful at school
• Develop our girls natural capacities to make sense of the world around them
• The Employee shall also be expected to undertake other educational responsibilities as may be delegated by his or her supervisor.

3. Other

• Demonstrate commitment to Kharis House mission, vision, and values
• Share knowledge and experience
• Passion for equipping and empowering the vulnerable and traumatized girls of Zambia
• Actively work towards continuing personal learning and development and apply newly acquired skills
• Consistently approach work with energy and positive constructive attitude
• Remain calm, in control, and good humored even under pressure
• Ability to multi-task and competently manage several projects at one time
• Adhere to all deadlines
• Speak only English to students
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity of both the Kharis House location as well as all residents

4. Academic and Professional Requirements

• MUST HAVE a university degree preferably a masters in Secondary Education
• Ability to teach English, Reading, Religious Education, Civics or ALL Math and Sciences
• Has a broad and rich global perspective
• Fluent in written and verbal English proficiency
• Ability to meet health and physical requirements of the position
• Must be creative, compassionate and teach with a Christian global perspective with an enrichment style teaching
• Must have a heart for missions
• Must agree to Kharis House Statement of Faith and Core Values