OVERVIEW
Join our dynamic Nepal team! We're looking for a motivated, talented teacher to join our team at Kopila Valley School. We are seeking an experienced educator to support and mentor our Nepali teaching team. The length of time on is variable from 3 months to 1 year depending on the area of focus.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help teachers implement the recommendations of our curriculum development team to strengthen program as a whole
- Mentor and support our teachers across multiple subject areas and grade levels (pre-primary to secondary)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fluency in English
- Teaching experience
- Strong written and spoken communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Bachelors Degree or higher qualification in education
- Resiliency when adapting to new environments and the obstacles that may come with that (heat, insects, illness, etc.)
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
- You believe that we can change the world, in the blink of an eye
- You believe in making decisions that put children first
- You are self-motivated, organized, and approachable
- You enjoy creating systems, keeping records, and increasing efficiency
- You are always looking for new ways for our team to work smarter instead of harder
- You are detail-oriented and conscientious. You make sure nothing slips through the cracks
- You have a strong work ethic and a willingness to pick up new skills. You are comfortable multi-tasking
- You are experienced and comfortable talking with a wide range of people
- You are positive, patient, and a clear communicator who is comfortable working with both Kopila Valley staff in Nepal and the BlinkNow staff in the United States
- You are an empathetic person, with a knack for putting out fires before they start and soothing conflicts brewing beneath the surface
- You require little supervision and are flexible. You understand that you will be wearing many hats in this role, many of which are not explicitly included in this job description
BENEFICIAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Experience in multicultural environments
- Teaching experience in Math, PE, English, Science, Environmental Education or Social Studies