At SOLS 24/7, we transform the way education is delivered through creative approaches to teaching. We're looking for dedicated individuals who want to create change and make a tangible difference within communities that are most in need of education support.
Our teaching/resource team has always been at the forefront of championing alternative learning methods. Over the last 20 years, the team has strongly advocated and successfully deployed the use of digital tools and online education in the region.
To support this mission, we're looking for a candidate who will work towards developing students' and teachers' Digital Skills (Word, Excel and PPT). The person ideally should be someone who's excited to implement learning via Google Workspace, Google for Education apps and other online resources (training will be provided). We welcome candidates who are open to learning on-the-job and have a passion to affect change.
At SOLS 24/7, we believe in the power of technology and we have been championing digital tools and online education in the region for the past 20 years. Through our vast experience working with schools, teachers and students in Malaysia, we understand their needs in online education. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the limitations of in-class teaching delivery and online education has become more important than ever before.
The Teacher - Digital Skills (Word, Excel, Ppt) will work to develop students and teachers' digital skills and introduce them to the latest tools and teaching materials, including Google Workspace, Google for Education apps and other free online resources.
This role has the potential to impact the education attainment and employability of hundreds of Malaysians, and to contribute to the growth of an impact organisation that serves the Bottom 40% economic strata of Malaysia.
Responsibilities
1. Training
-Deliver training as per the agreed hours and schedule for the assigned classes online or at our programme participant’s venue;
-Deliver training to different student groups aged between 9-79 years old;
Coordinate, track and report the progress of students;
-Manage the classroom, proactively engage students and ensure students actively participate in lessons and classroom activities;
-Teach the SOLS Foundation education programs and follow the organisation teaching methodology;
-Implement the online learning tools and content required by the project objectives;
-Assign tasks and homework to students as per the programme requirements.
2. Curriculum development
-Design educational content for Digital Skills (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office etc.) in order to meet the organisation objectives;
-Design evaluation tools for students;
-Collaborate with the team in piloting and testing digital skills programmes;
-Conduct research in online education trends, platforms, programmes, and online tools and applications;
-Advise and train other team members on content development procedures and standards.
3. Administration
-Carry out all aspects of class management, administration and coordination, including but not limited to attendance reports, assessments, and progress reports;
-Monitor and evaluate students consistently, including their attendance and progress in class and through the assignments given;
-Report progress and provide updates to management and relevant departments and maintain communication with management by preparing and sending reports on a regular basis;
-Collect all necessary data for project implementation and evaluation;
-Participate in formal and non-formal functions of the organisation and our clients, as advised by the organisation;
-Liaise with project stakeholders and provide information and data as necessary;
-Other administrative tasks requested by the management, as and when required.
Requirements
-Teaching and/or training experience.
-Interaction and working with the B40 communities and/or Orang Asli communities is an advantage.
-Experience facilitating sessions with groups of 25-30 students.
-Working knowledge and implementation of Google Workspace, digital skills, and communication technology as work tools.
-Familiarity with digital tools application with the ability to break down technical jargon for a non-technical audience.
-Must have strong proficiency (oral and written) both in Bahasa Malaysia and in English;
-Must have the ability to work in person from our head office;
-Must have the ability and independence to travel for impact programmes into B40 communities around Malaysia, including rural and Orang Asli communities, and to different programme delivery venues;
-Strong interpersonal skills, a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and a commitment to contribute to a positive work environment;
-Strong sensitivity towards the reality and needs of underserved communities;
-Passionate for edutech, training, and social work;
-Must be able to report remotely to work on a punctual basis, when remote work applies;