Teacher English - Hama Area - Grade 8 (Daily Paid Assignment)

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent of this post is responsible to the School Principal. ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent: 1- Ensures the delivery of quality inclusive education to all students through: - Identifying the key concepts, content, skills and pedagogy appropriate to the delivery of curriculum subject areas taking into account needs of individual students; - Using a range of appropriate learner centered instructional strategies and techniques; - Enriching the host country's curriculum where appropriate to develop the competencies of students and achieve UNRWA learning goals and values in line with UNRWA Curriculum Framework; - Assessing students' learning through the use of formative, summative and diagnostic assessment; - Maintaining a safe and effective learning environment in the classroom and school compound in accordance with the UNRWA school code of conduct; 2- Participates in the school co-curricular activities/committees and maintains links with the wider education community to improve the performance and wellbeing of students including activities on key social, environmental, health issues, child rights and protection. 3- Actively engages in school-based and other professional development including peer support, discussions and training in line with UNRWA approved policies, processes, and procedures. 4- Contributes to the systematic collection, recording and analysis of data in line with the school and UNRWA EMIS system. 5- Effectively communicates with parents and the school community regarding learner progress and needs. 6- Contributes to the school policy level development, planning and evaluation working as a team member. 7- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. CompetenciesFunctional: 1- Analyzing 2- Planning and Organizing 3- Applying Technical Expertise 4- Coping with Pressure and Setbacks 5- Learning and Researching Other Competencies: 1- Appropriate knowledge and understanding of the pedagogy and subject knowledge including openness on new ways of working; 2- Proficiency in the standard PC applications used by the Agency. EducationA university degree from an accredited educational institution in an appropriate subject; Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceNo experience is required Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs., owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A \"yes\" answer doesn't necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).