Teacher Performance Specialist (TPS) at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) - Gombe and Ebonyi

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Teacher Performance Specialist (TPS)

Locations: Gombe and Ebonyi
Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The Teacher Performance Specialist (TPS) will work closely with the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEB) and the Ministry of Education to enhance primary education by improving teaching quality and learning outcomes.
• The TPS will focus on revising educational materials, developing teacher professional development (TPD) sessions for School Support Officers, and creating data-driven instructional support strategies for primary school teachers.
• The role will also require coordinating state-level education activities with local authorities and ensuring technical consistency in execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SUBEB and Ministry of Education personnel to review, revise, and improve teaching and learning materials for primary school education.
• Develop and deliver Teacher Professional Development (TPD) sessions for School Support Officers, focusing on effective teaching strategies and best practices.
• Design and implement strategic methods to enhance instructional support for students in primary education.
• Assist teachers in achieving data-driven goals through the development of relevant training programs.
• Ensure smooth technical coordination of state-level activities, involving relevant directorates and local government authorities where necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of TPD sessions and other educational interventions.
• Support the development and adaptation of early grade literacy materials, training programs, and assessments, such as the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA).
• Contribute to building and sustaining the capacity of teachers and education support staff to improve learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement TPD plans and ensure adherence to results-based management principles.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Undergraduate Degree in Education required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience as a teacher trainer preferred
• Teaching experience /supervisory experience at the primary school level required
• At least 4 years of general work experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role in a conflict or crisis affected country context.
• At least three years of experience developing teaching and learning materials in the area of reading
• At least three years of relevant technical experience working with activities of a similar scope to this activity.
• Prior experience with the development of early grade literacy materials, training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments, including EGRA, preferred.
• At least three years of technical experience in developing and implementing TPD plans and results-based management.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is highly desired, and advanced proficiency is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken Hausa is required for Gombe and Igbo for Ebonyi.

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2024.