Impact Network works with the Ministry of Education in its efforts to achieve universal primary education. Founded in 2009, Impact Network is a Zambia-based non-profit organization that is working to improve the quality of education in Zambian community schools. Impact Network works in Katete, Sinda, Lusangazi and Petauke Districts in Eastern Province. Impact Network is an equal opportunity employer. For more information see: www.impactnetwork.org.

Job Description
The role requires experience in primary school teaching, lesson resource sourcing and creation, knowledge of e-learning as well as the ability to manage multiple projects at once and to work independently.

Responsibilities and expectations include

• Support the work to create schemes of work and curriculum maps for teachers using a variety of resources
• Ensure curriculum resources are in line with Impact Network’s Curriculum Framework and the Zambian National Primary School Syllabus and other government priorities
• Develop high quality lesson plans with learner-centered and activity-based strategies
• Take an active role in the development of new curriculum resources for teachers and students
• Reformat, upload and organize digital learning materials
• Assist in coordinating materials and resources for intervention and enrichment programing
• Contribute to the development of high-quality teacher training materials
• Attend regular meetings with the academics’ team and provide updates to improve decision making for the program
• Aid in the finalization of exams and assessments as needed
• Compile weekly, monthly and termly reports as requested
• Additional tasks based on organization needs

Requirements

• Should have teacher qualifications with 2+ years relevant work experience
• Experience teaching in at the primary school level using learner-centered methods
• Experience developing lessons and curriculum resources for primary students
• Tech skills: typing, e-mail, internet browsing, Microsoft Office, smartphone apps
• Integrity, punctuality, reliability and attention to detail
• The ability to troubleshoot and provide reasonable solutions as problems arise
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Target-driven; comfortable with planning to targets and motivated to achieve them
• Persistent; willing to go the distance to get things done well
• Experience working with rural community schools is a plus
• Residents of Eastern Province will be given preference

This position is based in Katete, Eastern Province.