Equal Education is a movement of learners, parents, teachers and community members working for quality and equality in South African education, through analysis and activism. Equal Education is organised in five provinces: Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and the Western Cape. We work by identifying systemic and localised problems affecting the quality of education, and address these problems through local and national campaigns, a commitment to robust political education and campaign building with members, as well as building a strong research base through primary and secondary research.
Equal Education aspires to be a place where all of our members become conscious and active participants in society who strive to uphold values of honesty, equality, and inclusivity. Our principles for a safe and welcoming workplace aim to create an environment that enables growth, is inclusive and is safe for all who pass through the organisation.
Curriculum Developer
Level: Mid-level to senior-level
Duration: Full time
Department: Internal Education and Training Unit
Location: Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Application closing date: 20 August 2021
Job purpose:
The Curriculum Developer plays a vital role in the development of core curriculum to advance EE’s post-school youth work. The Curriculum Developer is also tasked with developing content and running regular political schools and seminars to strengthen young social justice activists. This also includes supporting provinces that EE is organised in; develop new content to advance campaigns and activist
education.
Key Responsibilities:
Write and implement a curriculum for Equal Education’s post-school youth members, to equip them with skills and information to be better activists.
Assist with developing a core curriculum, that is intersectional, for young social justice activists
Assist in content development and running of regular political schools and seminars
Creating a database of political videos and documentaries
Writing activities and developing workshops
Support other Materials Developers with editing written activities
Developing new content as required by provinces to support campaigns and activist education
Produce user guides and materials
Update and digitise existing activities
Provide support and training to facilitators
Skills and experience:
Undergraduate degree in Politics, Philosophy, Community Development or equivalent. Post graduate degree is advantageous.
Understanding of politics, law, government policy and civil society will be advantageous
Show an interest in participating and contributing in discussions around gender /intersectionality
A strong commitment to feminist politics, democracy, equality, social justice and human rights
A commitment to strengthening the education system in South Africa and to investing time and energy to break the inequality that youth face everyday
Experience in organising communities and movement building
Experience in developing popular education materials
Experience in planning, coordinating and evaluating political and educational activities for young people
Experience in coordinating projects and informal educational programmes
Strong writing and editing skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and mentor young people
Must be independent, driven and a self-starter
Additional South African language skills are highly valued
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Computer literacy
Application process:
To apply, email the below documents in a single PDF file, with name and surname:
A one page cover letter detailing:
Why you believe you are suited for this specific role
A succinct summary clearly listing your experience in relation to above mentioned requirements
Curriculum vitae (CV) with a minimum of two contactable references
Generic cover letters are strongly advised against. An application which does not comply with these requirements will unfortunately be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo assessments and/or submit pieces of work in evidence of experience.
Applications must be sent to [email protected]