JOB AT Akilah Institute Rwanda : English Instructor
The Organisation
Are you ready to revolutionize education across sub-Saharan Africa? Join us! We are pioneers in developing innovative educational products for the African market. We’re on a mission to prepare students to solve the world’s most pressing challenges through a lens of opportunity and sustainability.
We’ve built our reputation on delivering high-quality, market-relevant education for women at our campus in Rwanda. Our unique model leverages technology, competency-based education, and personalized learning to offer a radically different academic experience that puts graduates on the fast track to success. Ninety percent of our alumnae are employed within six months of graduation, and they earn, on average, 12x Rwanda’s national median income.
We opened our doors nearly a decade ago. Now we’re leveraging our experience to scale our proven model across the continent: We’re increasing enrollment, opening new campuses, and offering a suite of other educational products to reach young learners and working professionals.
Our academic pillars (21st-century skills, personalized learning, innovation, ethical leadership, and sustainability) will serve as our guiding light during this phase of rapid expansion. They define every program that we offer. We’re committed to delivering a transformative learning experience that equips students with the knowledge and tools to balance vibrant economies with a healthy environment to create a future of abundance for all. Will you join us?
The Position
Akilah is searching for an energetic & motivated candidate for the position of English/Leadership Instructor to teach the Bridge Summer Program (July – September with the possibility of extension into a full-time role).
Reporting to the Core Program Manager, the English/Leadership Instructor will play a critical role in the Core department with duties related to delivering English/Leadership Courses, planning student-centered lessons, and provide ongoing feedback to the Academic Director and Chief Academic Officer to continuously improve the English/Leadership curriculum.
Roles and responsibilities
The English/Leadership Instructor is required to perform to the best of her abilities all assigned duties specifically including, without limitation, the following:
Effectively deliver English/Leadership courses to Akilah learners as per Akilah Standards. Follow all academic delivery according to CBE and as listed in the course folder.
Provide ongoing feedback on the effectiveness of the English curriculum to the Chief Academic Officer. Provide input and recommendations on how to successfully adapt the English curriculum for cultural and situational relevance.
Ensure that students provide course evaluations at the end of each course by scheduling with students to complete this requirement.
Invigilate and assess exams.
Ensure marking/grading and reporting of students’ performance is carried out in a regular, timely manner and as per the deadlines set by Akilah. Perform competency checks as indicated in the syllabus.
Provide students with objective and well-timed feedback on their performance. This includes weekly uploads of assessments to Sycamore.
Ensure students’ attendance is recorded by period daily via the Student Management System. Alert the Academic Director and Dean of Studies regarding particular student attendance issues for effective and appropriate timely management.
Manage student behavior and discipline by establishing and enforcing Akilah regulations as per the Student Handbook policies.
Perform other duties including, but not limited to, meeting with students who have academic challenges, providing tutoring and additional instruction, and providing encouragement to students. A minimum of two hours must be announced to students and set aside per week for students who are non-proficient.
Collaboration with faculty members on current academic initiatives and special projects
Desired skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education with a focus on English/Literature is required.
Advanced level of English in all 4 skill areas – Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
Interest in teaching and a commitment to grow their individual teaching practice.
Open to and willing to work on feedback regarding teaching practice.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs and databases.
Demonstrated passion for working with young women, empowering them through education, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a commitment to the mission of Akilah
Extraordinarily resilient, positive and proactive character.
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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