ICT Instructor

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Established in ‎1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated
to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the
Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing
opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local,
regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that
improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study,
empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language
and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in
Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in ‎11 countries in the MENA
region. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Amideast Egypt seeks an Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Instructor for a program that focuses on the recruitment and capacity
development of the differently enabled in Egypt.
The ICT Instructor will deliver interactive and engaging content for different
groups, approved by Amideast. S/he will also follow Amideast training
methodology bringing a learner-centered, interactive approach which focuses on
accessibility, and collaborative learning, to adapt to professional needs. It
is preferred for the instructor to have experience teaching the differently
enabled.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The objective of this position is to instruct program trainees in the area of
Information and Communications Technology, in order to improve their
technological literacy through teaching them about the principles of
technology and how to use basic information technology tools in their work and
lives.
Tasks and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to,
the following:
* Teach trainees and learners to use computers.
* Instruct trainees on how computers work, including the basic science and mathematics behind their operation and the hardware and the software built on those foundations.
* Teach Microsoft and Microsoft Office Suite
* Support trainees in setting up emails and train them on different communication channels.
* Ensure that all lessons taught are engaging and stimulating taking into account individual needs of the trainees
* Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experience
* Complete all teaching-related administrative tasks to specified standards including:
* Develop detailed lesson plans
* Maintain accurate and complete records of trainees' progress and development
* Maintain accurate and complete records of trainees' attendance
* Prepare tests, examination papers, and exercises
* Revise, write and produce supplementary materials, including audio and visual resources
* Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
* Adapt a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
* Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet trainees' varying needs
* Use relevant technology to support instruction
* Observe and evaluate trainees' performance and development
* Assign and review class work, tests, and assignments
* Provide appropriate feedback on trainees' progress
* Monitor trainees progress and provide regular feedback throughout the academic year while actively promoting learner autonomy.
* Manage trainees' behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
* Participate in department meetings
* Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
* Attend and contribute to teacher development training sessions
By the end of this training, participants should be able to:
* Understand how to use ICT in a professional environment
* Effectively use the Microsoft Office Suite to complete work-related tasks
* Effectively use features of email and other ICT tools for work-related communication
The physical demands and work environment that have been described is
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position description is an overview of the major functions and
requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an
exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the
Employee's Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed
appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for
additional compensation.
Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read,
acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with
the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives
must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational
policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.