GROW Educare Centres is a social enterprise with a vision to set a new standard for early learning in developing countries that unlocks Human Potential. To achieve this vision, They create an ecosystem for Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres that ensures children receive high quality early learning, use social-franchising to scale their model, equip ECD owners to run sustainable businesses, develop innovative tools and solutions and engage parents and communities to advocate for quality early learning.
Grow Educare Centres seeks to appoint an Education Implementation Manager to be based in their Regional Office in Cape Town.
Employment Type: Fulltime.
The purpose of this position is to find a dynamic team player with excellent interpersonal skills and strong planning and organisational skills. They will be accountable for ensuring the achievement of high-quality early learning services through the effective implementation of the GROW learning programme at all GROW Educare Centres in the region.
Responsibilities:
Ensure the GROW learning and daily programme is being implemented at the required standard at all centres
Co-ordinate the regional education calendar in line with the national calendar
Manage the regional education team, track mentor reporting, guide the team in developing action plans to address issues and ensure implementation thereof
Engage with franchisees regarding education in their centres
Oversee the Learner Assessment and Teacher Evaluation process in the region, develop action plans based on results with education team and ensure implementation thereof
Provide feedback to the Regional Implementation Manager and submit monthly reports
Assist with the recruitment and selection of franchisees – site visits, information days, interviews and infrastructure upgrades
Assist with the inventory orders for new centres and implementation at new centres
Manage the inventory check process and assist with top up orders and termly kits for existing centres
Recruit interns and manage regional internship programme
Co-ordinate and facilitate education induction training, as well as teacher and intern training
Assist with parent information sessions at centres and facilitate if required
Assist with management of external monitoring and evaluation process
Provide input in developing the GROW leaning programme to achieve high quality early learning
Requirements:
A relevant Diploma or Degree in Education
At least 5 years’ working experience in the Early Childhood Development sector
A Driver’s License
Knowledge of early childhood development programmes
Experience in directing and shaping curriculum and teaching process
Solid experience in training and facilitating training sessions
Xhosa, English and Afrikaans speaking
Strong development and interpersonal skills
Strong planning and organisational skills
Initiative and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office suite and comfortable with technology
The successful applicant must demonstrate high Emotional Intelligence, be flexible and open to change, be passionate about our cause and value diversity. Having your own transport will be an advantage.
Please forward your CV with a short covering note explaining why you would like to work for GROW, how your skills, experience and accomplishments meet the requirements for the position, why you believe you would be an asset to GROW as well as your remuneration expectations to [email protected].
For more about GROW with Educare Centres, refer to www.growecd.co.za