Job Detail

Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the developing world to improve the quality of life of the communities. Through the provision of ECD, formal (K-12) and non-formal education programs, AKES seeks to enable all children and students to acquire both knowledge and the essential wisdom needed to balance that knowledge and enable them to attain the highest fulfilment.

AKES Afghanistan (AKES, A) started its operation in Afghanistan in 2004. Ever since, AKES, A has been providing quality ECD and non-formal education programs that benefitted thousands of children and students living in marginalized areas. Currently, AKES, A is operating in 6 provinces namely Kabul, Baghlan, Kunduz, Balkh, Samangan and Badakhshan reaching to over 25,000 children and students through one Central Office in Kabul, three Regional Offices and several Area Offices.

AKES, A is determined to establish the Aga Khan Early Learning Resource Center (AKELRC) in Kabul in 2021. The AKELRC will be a flagship ECD program serving as the national AKDN ECD Resource Center for early years and family programs in the country. The AKELRC, upon becoming a center of excellence for government, development partners and the private sector, will continuously create traditional and alternative professional development tools, resources, and opportunities for ECD teachers and practitioners at the national level. Finally, the AKELRC will move up the AKES, A ECD program expansion and program reform agenda through providing technical and programmatic support to a wide network of ECD centers (through Hub and Spokes Model) in eight provinces of Afghanistan.

Currently, Aga Education, Services is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Teacher Trainer, English at its Baghlan Office.

Job summary:

The chemistry teacher is responsible to teach science and chemistry and act as a coach to students of different levels. Within the class, s/he should engage students in different activities and create an environment that enables students to learn the subjects and grow individually and in groups. S/he should ensure that each student has learned the subject based on the program standards.

Major Responsibilities:

• Teach math/physics/chemistry to different students at different levels: Science and math subjects will be taught at two levels (secondary and upper secondary levels) and the teacher will teach both levels.

• Create a learning environment that is team-oriented, student-centered, and aligned with Science and Math program aim and objectives.

• Act as a facilitator, and coach to support students’ growth: the teacher doesn’t only teach the subject, but s/he ensures that students are able to use their knowledge at school and outside the school.

• Effectively facilitate positive interaction between students and their peers as well as with the instructional staff.

• Provide specialized instructional strategies to ensure progress and acceleration as well as to meet the social and emotional needs of the student.

• Select and use appropriate learning materials to better teach and instruct the students.

• Use appropriate formal and informal assessment tools that ensure students have learnt the subject.

• Assess student learning and track student’s academic performance.

• To carry out the roles and responsibilities in a way which reflects AKES, A’s commitment to protecting children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with Safeguarding Manual and Child Safeguarding Policy.

Occasional Significant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design the lesson plans that are aligned with the program structure and design.

• Develop weekly and monthly quizzes for students.

• Use appropriate formal and informal assessment tools to assess students’ growth and needs individually and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.