Chemistry/ Biology Teacher

East Africa Ministries is a Christian not for Profit organization that has been operating in South Sudan and  Uganda since 2009 to date, with a head office in Fort Worth, Dallas, USA, and a regional office in Gulu,  Uganda. 

In 2014, East Africa Ministries|4africa established the Leadership Academy of South Sudan (LASS), a mixed boarding secondary school, registered with the central government in Juba, and registered by the Country and  State governments. 

The school seeks to recruit a suitably qualified South Sudanese or Ugandan through Internal or External means to fill the following vacant position at LASS.  

JOB POSITION: CHEMISTRY/BIOLOGY TEACHER (1 position) 

REPORTS TO: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT SCIENCE  

WORK STATION: NIMULE, EASTERN EQUATORIAL STATE - SOUTH SUDAN JOB TYPE: FULL TIME 

RENUMERATION: ATTRACTIVE/UNDISCLOSED 

START DATE: BEGINNING OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TERM TWO (UGANDAN  EDUCATION SYSTEM) 

DEADLINE: AUGUST 19, 2022, 4:00PM 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Biology and Chemistry teaching is intended in order to enhance the teaching and learning of science-based subjects in the school. The teacher will prepare and teach lessons, assess learners' progress, provide guidance and counseling, manage students' discipline, participate in co-curricular activities, support discipleship and administration, and other departmental activities.  

Duties and responsibilities:  

• To model a high standard of personal Christian member and integrity through lifestyle and professional  relationships; 
• To influence the Leadership Academy of South Sudan culture to be one of transparency, excellence, and  generosity of spirit; 
• To participate in, and occasionally lead daily Christian devotions as per schedule.  
• To teach physics and mathematics lessons thoroughly and ensure learners grasp subject concepts and ideas.  
• To make schemes of work for each subject, daily lesson plans, a record of marks, and a record of work covered for a given class. 
• To thoroughly prepare and deliver effective lessons to the class allocated to you following a schedule. 
• To review and mark students’ work, and activities, maintain the progress of students’ performance, and give appropriate feedback. 
• To identify and select a wide range of different learning resources and equipment to use that can enhance the performance of your subject. 
• To Research new topics, maintain up-to-date subject knowledge, and revise new curriculum materials so as to equip students with relevant and up-to-date knowledge. 
• To identify and set well-crafted relevant items for topical tests, and internal and external examinations.
• To fill in students' marks on the mark sheet, and report cards and make appropriate comments regarding students’ performance and behaviors.
• To manage students’ behavior in the classroom and on school premises and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of behavior. 
• Supervising and supporting work of teaching assistants, trainee teachers, and newly qualified teachers 
• To participate in and organize extra-curricular activities like; sports, practical and other school social activities, and trips outside the school. 
• To participate in departmental meetings and develop teaching strategies, in order to improve school rating. 
• Should attend school programs and activities e.g visitation day, teacher’s workshops, student’s seminars, prefects vetting, open forum, etc. 
• Keep minutes of meetings and report to the departmental head; oversee the implementation of decisions made at departmental staff meetings.  
• Hold teaching demonstrations; encourage enjoyment in learning a particular subject, and set up various learning methods for the students. 
• To participate in the identification, selection, and orientation of new students in LASS. 20. Any other duty that may be assigned by the administration from time to time. 

Preferred Skills, Fit, and Experience: 

• Bachelors of Science in Education, Biology, and Chemistry from a recognized institution of learning, 
• At least one (1) year of experience in a similar position 
• Willingness to work in South Sudan, 
• Must be a practicing Christian.  
• Must have scored Distinction in the subjects applied to the teacher in “O” level and or “A’ and or “B” in  UACE examinations. 
• Willingness to learn and grow under the instruction of teaching faculty and in a professional environment, 
• Must have NO record of conviction in any Court of Law, nor any record in relation to abuse or neglect  of children, 

Key Competency:

subject Mastery, Computer skills, Communication, report writing, Integrity,  teamwork, flexibility, ability to work long hours, child respect and protection, and able to adequately represent LASS on different forums while upholding the integrity of the school. 

How to apply.

All applications will be received and Reviewed through Brightermonday Portal by Clicking on the 'Apply Now ' section