Teachers -9 Positions: (English ,Afaan Oromo, Physics, Mathematics, Area study, ICT, Physics and laboratory technician)

EXTERNAL VACANCY

Oromia Development Association (ODA)

ODA Invites applicants of committed and experienced teachers for its Boarding schools found in Adama and Bishoftu.

1. Job Title: English, Afan Oromo, Mathematics, Physics, Area Study, Physics laboratory technician and ICT teachers

2. Required number: 9 ( English (2), Mathematics (2), one for the remaining each subject )

3. Job Summary:

• ODA Boarding School aspires to be center of change and development, a catalyst for progress in science and technology, addressing the immediate and long term demand of national economy, innovative research and education;
• The Boarding School is committed to be the center of excellence in science and technology and provide highest quality education and training which builds the technical capacity of manufacturing and other industries;
• The Boarding School has the responsibility of undertaking and encouraging relevant academic programs, action researches, and community services in national and local priority areas and disseminating the findings therefore, the Boarding School is in general desirous of reinforcing and expanding its areas of excellence in the teaching-learning process, research and community services;
• The Boarding School envisions building a strong and committed academic community that aspires attaining the lofty ideals and goals of high school education.
• We are seeking passionate teachers, who thoroughly enjoy teaching, excel in their ability to reach and support students and take endless pride and countless hours to design inspiring and engaging lesson plans and teaching units.
• We seek compassionate, hardworking and resilient individuals capable of dealing with many of the unforeseen challenges that occur in a school. We seek individuals who work well with others and would enjoy living at the ODA Boarding Schools.
• As a boarding school, teaching life extends well beyond time spent with students in a classroom. Tutorials, clubs, study hall supervision, field trips and ongoing engaging school wide activities also form part of a teacher’s responsibilities. Working at a boarding school requires a genuine commitment to serve as a role model and be an active part of the community.

4. Role and Responsibilities

ODA Boarding School teachers are responsible:

• To handle courses, tutorial, practical hours, mentoring and advising of boarding school students and take additional responsibilities which will be given by the school.
• IT teacher is also responsible to handle ICT laboratory work, computer maintenance, and take additional responsibilities which will be given by the school.

Physics Laboratory Technician Is also Responsible For

• Providing demonstration and supporting or guiding students at laboratory session.
• Provides laboratory facilities for the teacher and also expect to support teaching learning too.
• Preparing with teachers laboratory program for students.
• Regularly available in the laboratory sessions.
• Request the necessary materials, reagents and chemical on time.
• Give timely respond to all laboratory issues in the school.
• Preparation of science materials and equipment
• Routing maintenance of science laboratories and preparation rooms, their equipment and services
• Maintaining the stocks of science chemicals and equipment

5. Job Requirements

5.1. Education Qualifications

We seek teachers who:

• Have M.Ed. Degree in English , Mathematics, Physics, Afan Oromo, and ICT
• Have a BSc. Degree in Physics laboratory science or in Applied Physics for the position of Physics laboratory technician.
• Have first degree/ Master of education or M.Ed. Degree in Political science and International relation, Social Anthropology, civics and ethical education, History or History and heritage management for the job position of Area Study teacher.
• Have Post Graduate Diploma in teaching /PGDT/ certificate for all job position; (for applied Science applicants)
• Graduated from recognized government college or University with a minimum of CGPA 2.75 for first degree and who was graduated in post level specialization in teaching;
• Four semesters recent consecutive performance evaluation result on average 90% and above
• Minimum of 4 years work experience in degree and 2 years in post graduate in teaching; out of which 2 years in teaching G 11-12.
• Priority will be given for teachers who successfully completed and awarded certificate of completion in the summer special capacity building training program for secondary school teachers, organized by FDRE, Ministry of Education in 2016 EC
• For laboratory technician job position have a minimum of 4 years work experience in teaching or Physics laboratory technician in secondary school.

5.2 Knowledge & Skills

We require teachers who are:

• Willing to attend in service training of teachers, self-motivated energetic, organized and flexible individual;
• Free from any addiction and well-mannered good conduct with no bad records;
• In principle willing to be around the school compound 24:00 hours except in exceptional condition;
• Understanding of the nature of boarding school and needs of high school students;
• Written and oral communication skills in English and Afan Oromo are mandatory;
• Professionally ethical, honest and willing to serve as outstanding role model in the community;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Email usage, Google Suite, internet searching and willing to learn new computer skills;
• Able to demonstrate learner-centered teaching methodologies and are eager to continue to learn;
• Have an experience of working in schools with a mission for academic excellence and student engagement;
• Willing to embrace and adhere to the ODA Boarding School’s requirements, values & mission;
• Active team players and problem solvers;
• Outstanding communicators and have strong interpersonal skills;
• Committed and passionate to teaching and highly motivated towards student development and growth;
• Willing to teach and support students after hours and on weekends.

6 Benefits

• The salary is as per scale of ODA boarding school;
• Benefits package are house with free electric and water cost or house allowance instead of house with transportation allowance and also top up allowance
• Offers medicals service according to HRD manual of ODA;