Reading Development Facilitator - Tamil Medium
About the Employer
Job Description
World Change Starts with Educated Children. Here at Room to Read, we believe there is no better investment than a child’s education. If you are as passionate as we are, we invite you to explore a career with Room to Read. Room to Read – Sri Lanka is an NGO registered with the Ministry of Social Services (Reg.No. FL-1032/04) and works in liaison with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Child Development & Women’s Empowerment Ministry of Social Services and Social Welfare. We provide educational opportunities through two main programs namely Literacy and Girls Education. For more information visit www.roomtoread.org
READING DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR – TAMIL MEDIUM
02 POSITIONS – 01 BASED IN NIKAWERATIYA AND 01 BASED IN KANDY
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Reading Development Facilitator (RDF) is responsible for supporting teachers, librarians, and principals to adopt new ways of working with children to increase their reading skills and habit of reading. The RDF will also be responsible for setting up and ensuring a highly functioning library and supporting Grade 1 and 2 teachers in implementing the reading development program in their classrooms. The RDF has no direct reports and will directly report to Reading Development Program Officer.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
- Support the Reading Development program intervention across assigned project schools, ensure adherence to the Reading Development program design, and demonstrate solution-oriented approach to challenges encountered in schools
- Support the development of the reading culture in the school communities.
Program Implementation and School Support Visits
- Undertake school visits every day, except for days when on official travel, attending Room to read meetings and trainings, or on leave
- Support teacher librarian(s) in the initial set up of the library
- Collaborate with school to support minor improvements to the library space to make child friendly (i.e. renovation)
- Support logistics of annual delivery of library books, instruction materials and other program materials to schools
- Regularly observe, demonstrate, and discuss with designated teacher librarian(s) in good library management practices (i.e. book lending, check-out system, etc)
- Support Grade 1 and 2 teachers in effective use of ongoing student tracking
- Conduct informal assessment of 3-5 students during each Grade 1 and 2 classrooms visit and discuss results with teachers. Assess Grade 1 and 2 teachers to support lagging behind children in reading identified through teachers' continuous assessments.
- Regularly provide an update to the principal on progress and discuss on ways to support teachers and ensure longer term sustainability of reading outcomes within the school
- Participate in literacy events, parent meetings and other community activities at assigned schools
- Collaborate with Principal and community to form Library committee and develop a sustainability plan for continued implementation of reading development program practices and acquiring resources (instructional materials, stationery and new books) after Room to Read's support ends
- Motivate parents and caretakers to establish home libraries and support their children reading at home
- Demonstrate and orient parents in reading activities to motivate them to spend time with their children during their reading at home.
Trainings, Workshops and Meetings
- Participate in required trainings and professional development opportunities to understand the Reading Development program and how to conduct a constructive discussion with teachers
- Participate in Room to Read teacher and librarian trainings related to the reading development program
- Regularly consult with Reading Development Program Officer (RDPO) to provide feedback on program design and for support in addressing challenges
- Participate in regular one-on-one meetings with the Reading Development Program Officer (RDPO) to make sure the program is implemented smoothly in target schools
- Participate in regular review meetings and any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization
- Participate in government meetings as required
Planning, Reporting and Monitoring
- Conduct ongoing planning, documentation, and reporting of school visits and observations as required by Room to Read
- Regularly collect school-level data, program implementation monitoring data, library systems data and other required key program indicators
- Document best practices and lessons learned and share with Reading Development Program Officer
- Support Reading Development Program Officer in school site selection activities
- Support any partner, government official, or other school-site activities that may be required to fulfill the objectives of the organization
Qualifications Required
- A/Level passed with Sinhala or Tamil language, Diploma in Library Management from a recognized university/institute or equivalent
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player
Preferred
- Experience working in the education sector and prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials, particularly at the primary school level
- Local candidates based in the target regions are strongly encouraged to apply
- Good computer use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), internet and email, Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization and effects in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
- Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organization
- Be an innovative and creative thinker—novel ideas to try something new and inspire others
- Have a very high level of personal professionalism, integrity and trustworthiness
- Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
- Work well independently as well as part of a team
- Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
The salary range for this position will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate hired.
Benefits including health, accident and provident fund are also provided. Additional benefits include a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.
Should you meet our expectations, please forward your detailed CV together with the names & contact details of 03 non-related referees within 10 days to [email protected] (Please mention the post applied on the subject line).
“Room to Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.”
Background check will include the verification of employment history and criminal check. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer
Canvassing will be a definite disqualification.
