TEACHERS for CONCORDIA Ali Ibra Centre, Gjakova

a project of the ASSOCIATION CONCORDIA PROJEKTE SOCIALE KOSOVO

Background

The ASSOCIATION CONCORDIA Projekte Sociale is a non-governmental organization dedicated to helping children, young people, families as well as (socially and ethnically) marginalized groups in need, towards an independent and responsible life. CONCORDIA’s mission statement is to “go where the need is greatest…and where others don’t go”!

2 teachers are needed for the new community day centre in Gjakova.

Scope of the job

The teachers will be responsible for creating a nurturing and educational environment for children, fostering their cognitive, emotional, and social development. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in primary education, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with children.

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for the education program and for homework support and other educational activities for students grades 1st to 9th,
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and materials to engage children and facilitate learning.
• Coordinates meetings with school teachers and parents,
• Creates a successful and exemplary learning environment in classroom activities based on students' needs,
• Implements an inclusive and innovative teaching and learning concept, with special emphasis on the socio-emotional development of each child,
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding their child's development and any concerns,
• Cooperates with a multidisciplinary and multiethnic team, in order to fulfill the educational and social needs of the children.

A detailed Job Description will be presented and discussed with the final candidate.

The ideal candidate:

• Graduate of faculty of education, Primary Education Program;
• Has over 2 years of teaching experience;
• Has knowledge of remedial education;
• Has knowledge about current pedagogical and legislative trends and changes;
• Has flexibility, enthusiasm and desire to assume responsibilities;
• Has openness to work with people from disadvantaged backgrounds and ethnic minorities;
• Discretion and respect for the confidentiality of the information and data;
• Conversational level in English;

Benefits:

• Employment contract, fixed salary
• Private medical insurance
• Working hours 08.30-16.30
• The opportunity to work in a dedicated multiethnic team, where you can innovate and contribute
• Challenging area of ​​activity, with plenty of space for own initiative and development opportunities.

Positions start date: June 2024

Duration of the Contract: 1 year

Location of duty: Gjakova

Interested persons are asked to send their CVs accompanied by letters of intent in English by 06.06.2024, to the following e-mail address: office@concordia-kosovo.org

Please mention in the subject of the message: Teacher.

Only people who meet the above requirements and are selected for the interview will be contacted.

CONCORDIA is an organization that protects children from any form of abuse or inappropriate behavior and has a functional child protection policy.

Physical and psychological abuse and neglect of children and young beneficiaries of the organization is strictly prohibited! The employee will strictly comply with the Organization's Child Protection Policy and its Code of Conduct, otherwise he/she will bear the consequences provided for in the Law on Labour or the Criminal Code, depending on the results of the investigations carried out internally or by law enforcement authorities.

By applying for this position, you agree to the processing of the submitted data for the purpose of selection.

Before any hiring is made the candidate will submit:

Two references from previous working places, teachers or other professionals;

Certificate of criminal background check from Kosovo Police;

Certificate of medical report.