28/01/2019
Job Title: Teacher - Karamojong Speaking (2 Job Vacancies)
Organisation: Dwelling Places (DP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Restore Program Manager
About US:
Dwelling Places (DP) is a registered Christian Non Governmental Organization
(NGO) which specialises in the rescue, rehabilitation, reconciliation, resettlement and follow-up of children living on the streets. The overall objective of DP is to have a society where every child has a chest to rest their head on and a place to call home.
Job Summary: The Teacher (Karamojong Speaking) will ensure that all the young children placed in the residential care or supported by DP and accorded a chance to attain at least one minimum academic qualification based on their abilities and discipline.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct individual assessments of children and development of personalised learning programs and timetables.
Ensure children in the Creative Learning Center are supervised at all times
Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and storytelling
Participate in the orientation of the newly recruited children
Ensure that the children have a hygienic, safe and conducive learning environment
Develop lesson plans for the classes teach, implement and assist in completing the assessment of the children.
Assist in developing individualized plans and provide a nurturing environment, which support the individual development of each young child.
Teach the basic education needs that include English and Mathematics based on the individual assessment and lesson plans
Promote a reading culture amongst the young children to improve their reading and pronunciation of English words
Organise monthly presentations for the children to exhibit what they have learnt.
Liaise with the social workers to counsel and sensitize the children on the child protection policy and their rights as children
Keep students records updated with the relevant information.
Responsible for maintaining and updating class trimming
Liaise with the health department to facilitate proper first aid to the TRH children.
Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate while keeping a high level of confidentiality for the children's information.
Assist in receiving and distribution of school requirements.
Participate in the DP internal and external teacher's trainings
Build the children's esteem and comfort them when needed
Be familiar with emergency procedures
Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Dwelling Places Teacher - Karamojong Speaking job placement should hold a diploma in early childhood development/ Nursery teaching or related field of study
Qualified Primary/Nursery school teacher
At least two years of experience teaching in the classroom
An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substitute
Possess the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and the community
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to identify and solve problems; ability to make decisions
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent time-management and organizational skills
Able to disciple, mentor, and give biblical counseling
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send the following;
A handwritten application letter with and updated CV with academic qualifications
A pastor’s letter, LC1 Letter and letter of recommendation from previous employer
Two passport size photos
Deliver your applications to: Dwelling Places Head Office - Off Nalukolongo Masaka road near Mutundwe Police Station between 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday or email to: [email protected] or call 0312-513701
Deadline: 8 th February 2019
