English Teacher

KOPILA VALLEY SCHOOL (KVS)

"A world where every child is educated, safe and loved"

KVS is a nonprofit school managed by the Kopila Valley Sewa Samaj, an NGO registered in Surkhet, Nepal, and funded by BlinkNow Foundation USA to provide world-class education to the neediest children who deserve the best education.  Our mission is to change the world by empowering Nepal’s children. We provide our students with a free education, educational materials, health treatment and medicine, counseling, and a place to live. With our innovative future program, we strive to provide our children with career guidance, and scholarships for further studies.

The Blink Now Foundation is a 501(c)(3) based in New Jersey which, through its country office in Nepal, oversees these programs in rural Nepal. Every day we strive to create a sustainable organization working to educate all of Kopila’s children until they are ready to enter the world as happy, skilled, confident, self-sufficient adults. We believe we can serve as a model for quality education in Nepal. We will strive to provide our children with scholarships (should they choose to pursue higher education), and the skills required to enter the world as global citizens, and ambassadors for change.

About the Role: English Teacher

All teachers working at Kopila Valley School should be enthusiastic about the growth and well-being of children, sensitive to their needs, able to mix, relax and interact socially with children and be liked and respected by children. At KVS, you need to give all classes in English except Nepali subjects, be dedicated to the wellbeing of the school, care for, guide and teach as if every student were your own child, take initiative, and actively participate in school life inside and outside the classroom.

Kopila Valley School (KVS) is seeking creative thinkers who embrace new approaches to teaching and learning for teaching English at lower secondary and secondary levels. This is an opportunity for you to work with a forward-thinking school that integrates technology into classrooms to enhance the understanding of lessons and make them engaging and fun. The school provides excellent benefits and a supportive work environment that encourages teamwork and personal growth.

Application Deadline: Rolling basis.

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in a relevant subject.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in teaching in Secondary School

Language: Fluent in English.

Other Qualifications: Team player, good presentation skills, initiator, ability to use computer tools, and passionate about working with children and vulnerable populations.

Core Responsibilities

1. Classroom Instruction and Student Development.
2. Community and Guardian Engagement.
3. Administrative and Professional Duties.

Detailed Areas of Responsibilities

The English Teacher will be mainly responsible for overseeing the following areas of responsibility:

1. Classroom Instruction and Student Development.

• Establish and maintain classroom order through rules and procedures.
• Teach academic, social, and personal skills, adapting methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan and lead activities that promote students' physical, mental, and social-emotional development.
• Use a variety of resources and materials to facilitate learning.
• Regularly assess and monitor student performance, behavior, and well-being, providing feedback and remedial support as necessary.

2. Community and Parent Engagement

• Maintain open communication with parents/guardians to discuss student progress and align home and school goals.
• Involve parents, volunteers, and the community in school activities where possible.
• Ensure student safety and well-being by supervising various environments and responding to emergencies.

3. Administrative and Professional Duties

• Participate in meetings, professional development, and extracurricular activities.
• Handle administrative tasks such as record-keeping, reporting, and organizing school events.
• Adhere to school policies, including attendance, leave, and reporting protocols, while providing pastoral care to students.

Additional expectations

The English Teacher is also expected to:

• Develop and implement classroom rules, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and submit annual, block, weekly and also daily lesson plans if required.
• Regularly assess students' academic, social, and emotional progress.
• Select, organize, and manage classroom materials and resources.
• Engage with parents and guardians through meetings and regular communication.
• Participate in and contribute to extracurricular activities, clubs, and school events.
• Attend professional meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Provide guidance and support to students in academic and personal matters.

The above list of responsibilities is not comprehensive, and the English teacher may be required to take on additional responsibilities, as determined by his/her manager.

Note:

This job description is subject to change based on the evolving needs and requirements of the English department and Kopila Valley School.

Key Characteristics

• You believe we can change the world in the blink of an eye.
• You believe in making decisions that put children first.
• You are self-motivated, organized, and approachable.
• You enjoy creating systems, keeping records, and increasing efficiency.
• You are always looking for new ways for our team to work smarter instead of harder.
• You are detail-oriented and conscientious. You make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
• You have a strong work ethic and a willingness to pick up new skills. You are comfortable multi-tasking.
• You are experienced and comfortable talking with a wide range of people from nursery children to diverse stakeholders.
• You are positive, patient, and a clear communicator who is comfortable working with both Kopila Valley staff in Nepal and the Blinknow team in the United States.
• You are an empathetic person, with a knack for putting out fires before they start and soothing conflicts brewing beneath the surface.
• You require little supervision and are flexible. You understand that you will be wearing many hats in this role, many of which are not explicitly included in this job description.

Keywords

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