Education Services Mentor

4 weeks ago


East London, South Africa Jika Uluntu Full time

**Job Title: Education Services Mentor**

**Department/Group: Education**

**Job Ref: ESM2024**

**Location: Gonubie Showground, Gonubie Farmers Hall**

**Travel required: No**

**Level/Salary Range: Minimum: R10 000 CTC negotiable**

**Position Type: Fixed Term Contract**

**HR Contact: Zozibini Notununu**

**Contact Number: 043 050 4980**

**Date posted: 19 March 2024**

**Posting expires: 25 March 2024**

**Subject Line: Education Services Mentor**

**Become a Catalyst for Change: Education Services Mentor at Jika Uluntu**

**About Us**: Jika Uluntu, a pioneer in child empowerment nestled in Eastern Cape’s Ward 50, South Africa, is on a mission to uplift children from challenging backgrounds. Through our dedicated afterschool programs, we provide a safe haven where education transcends traditional boundaries, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and computer-based learning. Our community centre is not just a place of learning; it's a launchpad for future leaders.

**The Opportunity**: We are seeking an Education Services Mentor with a spirited passion for innovative educational practices. This role is not just about teaching; it's about inspiring and equipping children with the skills and confidence they need to thrive. By integrating fun educational games, leadership development, and digital learning platforms like Khan Academy, you will be instrumental in shaping our students' futures.

**Your Impact**
- Implement engaging educational games that make learning fun and effective, enhancing literacy and numeracy skills among children from grades R to 12.
- Develop and execute leadership programs for students, aiming to cultivate future community leaders from within our afterschool cohorts.
- Foster strong partnerships with local schools to align our programs with the students' academic needs, ensuring a seamless educational experience.
- Lead our afterschool initiatives, leveraging computer-based learning tools like Khan Academy to provide tailored educational support.
- Champion innovative strategies to incorporate technology in learning, with a special focus on using computers to enhance educational outcomes.

**What We're Looking For**:

- A qualification in Social Work with a focus on Education, Child Protection & Safeguarding, Social Science, or a qualification in Education or Child and Youth Care Work.
- Experience in afterschool program management, particularly in settings that prioritize literacy, numeracy, and computer-assisted learning.
- Proficiency in educational software, especially Khan Academy, and the ability to integrate digital learning tools into our curriculum.
- A proven track record in child and youth care work, with an emphasis on educational support, mentorship, and leadership development.
- Exceptional community development skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders in support of educational initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft365 and Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyse data.
- Research experience with capturing quantitative and qualitative data, validation and quality assurance will be an advantage.

**Personal Attributes**:

- A fun-loving, empathetic, approachable, and resilient individual who thrives in challenging environments.
- A self-starter with a robust work ethic, committed to safeguarding children against violence.
- Strong communication and public speaking skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a lifelong learner with a zest for educational excellence in South Africa.

**Join Us**: By joining Jika Uluntu, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of children and their communities. We offer a nurturing environment where innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: R10 000,00 - R12 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience in Ms365 and Ms Excel?

**Language**:

- Xhosa (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/03/25
Expected Start Date: 2024/05/01


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