Established in 1958, Girls and Boys Town (GBT) is a national nonprofit organisation that runs proven and successful programmes to strengthen vulnerable youth. Through a combination of interventions, we on average, assist between 16 000 to 20 000 beneficiaries a year. GBT core focus is to remove the obstacles and barriers that prevent children from finding their light and helping them to Shine.
Girls and Boys Town seeks to appoint a Learner Support Educator, to be based at the Macassar Campus, Western Cape.
This full time position.
This position carries a Market Related Salary.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all educational activities and programmes on campus
- Assess, identify and where necessary remediate project youths’ educational needs
- Manage and implement the GBT Specialised-Classroom Management
- Conduct regional educational assessments of Learners
- Advocate for Youth’s placement in schools and other institutions
- Manage the day-to-day running of the Learning Support Centre within the annual budget
- Engage with the Education Department with regard to school placements and admissions
- Facilitate the smooth implementation of GBT computer-driven programmes
- Manage and supervise staff including Leaner Support Aide and Tutors
- Work within the GBT Policy and Procedure framework
- Work within the context of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, colleagues and external consumers
Requirements:
- A Degree or Diploma in Education
- Must be registered with SACE
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Qualification in Special/Remedial Education
- Knowledge of Educational Resources
- Minimum of five years teaching experience (two years in special/remedial education)
- Maths and Science as major subject advantageous
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport
- Computer literate, Microsoft Office
- Be prepared to work flexi-hours
- Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English, knowledge of other vernacular languages will be an added advantage
- A South African Citizen
- Must be prepared to work flexi-hours
- Understanding CAPS Curriculum
To apply, submit a CV [email protected] indicate the position you are applying for
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Girls and Boys Town South Africa complies with the Employment Equity Act No.55A of 1988.
For more about Girls and Boys Town, refer to www.girlsandboystown.org.za