Adult Literacy Teacher

Position: Adult Literacy Teacher

Location: Rushinga and Mudzi Districts

Closing Date: 10 January 2024

Contract Type: Fixed Term

About The Halo Trust

HALO is the world’s largest Mine Action organisation addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 12,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women. Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished.

Role Summary

The Adult Literacy Teacher is responsible for providing adults with appropriate instruction to develop their skills in literacy, language, Math and areas related to their own goals. The job holder will be responsible for teaching adults reading and writing skills. Teaching will be done in HALO’s field camps, which are not traditional educational institutes. The Adult Literacy Teacher adapts various teaching methods to meet students' teaching needs, abilities, and interests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Skill analysis and create a plan according to identified needs
• Lesson planning, implementation and reviewing
• Implements plans with groups of adult learners. Teaches subjects including reading, phonics, vocabulary, writing, math, current events and history
• Assist field staff attempting to write Ordinary level examinations

Qualifications, Experience and Key attributes

• Diploma/Degree in Education
• Two (2) years teaching experience, with at least one (1) year hands- on experience teaching low-literacy adults
• Ability to teach a variety of knowledge and skill levels
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Fluent in English and Shona (written and spoken)
• Fluency in Ndebele is an added advantage

At no stage of the recruitment process does HALO charge a fee.