Reporting To: Manager, Training and Design
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Dhaka with some travel inside and outside Bangladesh
Employment Type: Full-time, paid
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
About Teach For Bangladesh
Teach For Bangladesh (TFB) believes that every child in Bangladesh – regardless of socio-economic circumstance – deserves the opportunity for an excellent education. Our mission is to launch a movement of capable, committed, and compassionate leaders who share the vision of an equitable Bangladesh and are working tirelessly inside and outside the nation’s classrooms to expand educational opportunities for all children.
Our flagship Fellowship program enlists highly talented graduates to spend two years teaching full-time in low-income schools. During that time, we train and support Fellows as they drive the academic and non-academic development of their students. The program also prepares Fellows to become lifelong leaders who will spearhead systemic change in Bangladesh, particularly in the education sector.
Learn more about us at: www.teachforbangladesh.org
Learn more about the global network Teach For All at: www.teachforall.org
Our Vision for Students:
We envision a future in which all children know that they were born inherently powerful and that they are worthy of love, dignity and belonging. They know that anything is possible, and that the future is theirs to create. They know and find appreciative joy in the things that make them, their communities and others unique in the world. They think critically and creatively when they encounter adversity, treating every experience as an opportunity to learn and grow. They are curious about the world around them and move through it with awareness and agency. They are lifelong learners in pursuit of holistic growth and wellbeing. They are strong readers, mathematicians and scientists who are able to decode, analyze and invent the world around them. In and outside school, they are acquiring the knowledge and skills that will enable them to make informed choices about their lives. Children engage with educators and other adults as co-learners, working to unlock their full potential, and the potential of their communities, towards building a just Bangladesh and world.
Major Responsibilities
Facilitate delivery of the Fellowship curriculum
● Translate design of the curriculum effectively and deliver in-person training sessions at Winter Academy and throughout the 2-year Fellowship
● Design and Conduct/ Participate in regular in-house training of the Fellowship curriculum
● Develop Teacher Development modules that will support Fellows’ pedagogical development during the Fellowship
● Collaborate with the Coaching & Support Team to provide Fellow development support on various topics through different clinics and learning opportunities
● Design in-person and blended learning structures and experiences
● Conduct/ Participate in regular in-house Fellow training
● Design and deliver Fellow and staff training for different projects
● Work in embedding digital content into student and Fellow learning curriculum
Coordinate TFB Projects across Dhaka and Chattogram
● Work with relevant colleagues within the Program team to design and execute a series of workshops, FGDs and programs that involves cross-team collaborations and external stakeholder management
● Collect, organize and disseminate knowledge products, stories, and case studies from
the projects
● Monitor effectiveness of the projects and report the project outcomes to the team
Student, Parent and Community Engagement
● Design and lead monthly parents and students engagement in collaboration with the Teaching and Leadership coaches
● Come up with alternative suggestions and innovation to build strong partnerships with the communities and local stakeholders
● Identifying training opportunities for the program team and Fellows to deal with and solve
Monitor effectiveness of the Fellowship curriculum
● Closely work with the Training and Design Manager to create structures and analyze data collected from Fellows with the Coaching & Support Team
● Design, review and execute TFB student assessments and data collection tools
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree from a reputable Bangladeshi or foreign university.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Bangla.
● 2-3 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 years of full-time teaching in K-12 classrooms.
● Deep understanding of, and strong alignment to Teach For Bangladesh mission, vision, and core values (see https://www.teachforbangladesh.org/about#core-values)
● Desire to pursue self-transformation (including looking at one’s relationship power/privilege, and understanding and challenging one’s default ways of being) through individual work, coaching, etc.
● Proven organizational and time management skills, experience creating efficient systems to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
● Track record of taking an uncommon level of personal responsibility in achieving professional goals.
● Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with a diverse range of individuals, and demonstrated sensitivity to racial, cultural, gender, and ideological diversity.
● Ability to engage in small and large groups in person and virtually.
● Flexibility to work remotely and virtually if needed.
● Strong reasoning and strategic thinking skills.
● Experience working with marginalized and underprivileged communities.
● Flexibility to work on a minimum of one weekend a month for Professional Development Training
● Ability to travel within and outside Dhaka/Chattogram frequently, including occasionally on weekends.
● Ready to commit for 7 weeks for residential Winter Academy outside Dhaka/Chattogram
Compensation
24 days of annual leave (accrued over a year), 8 days of sick leave, and opportunities for training and travel (see below). There is plenty of opportunity for professional development and mobility within the organization, as well as access to professional development through the global network Teach For All.
As an organization, we seek to make Teach For Bangladesh the best experience of your working life, one where you thrive in your unique journey towards creating lasting change in Bangladesh. Together, we seek to build a high performing team that is dedicated to our vision for educational equity for all children.
Additional benefits include:
● An organizational culture that strives to be horizontal: we passionately exchange and explore ideas with the goal of arriving at the best ideas for our mission
● Opportunity for continuous professional development: a national team retreat every year, the potential for local and international travel, and constant practice of leadership with consciousness for which we bring specialists to contribute to your training
● Our work is demanding but provides an incredible opportunity to learn, grow continuously, and add value to the team and everyone around you
Information for non-Bangladeshi candidates
Non-Bangladeshi individuals – particularly those with prior experience with one of the Teach For All partner organizations, either as a participant or staff member – are eligible to apply for this role. Non Bangladeshi hires would be eligible for one round trip air ticket from and back to their home country in each year of employment. Teach For Bangladesh will assist you in the process of procuring an appropriate visa and work permit. Please be advised that securing a visa to travel to Bangladesh can take up to a month so we encourage non-Bangladeshi candidates to apply well in advance of the deadline.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and a one-page cover letter to careers@teachforbangladesh.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Your cover letter should be no longer than one page and answer the following questions:
● Why are you interested in Teach For Bangladesh?
● What compelled you to consider this specific position?
● What strengths/experience would you bring to this position?
Please note, that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.