3 Job Vacancies at Orkeeswa School

3 Job Vacancies at Orkeeswa School.

 

The School is Hiring for 3 new Staff this November 2022.

Description

1. STUDENT WELLNESS COORDINATOR

Through accessible, high-quality, community-based education and leadership development, Orkeeswa cultivates thoughtful decision-makers and creative problem-solvers prepared to achieve their own vision for impact.

Job Title	Student Wellness Coordinator
Objective	Lead a team of professionals whose primary focus is ensuring the health, wellbeing and social-emotional development of Orkeeswa’s over 300 students. Serve as the students’ biggest advocate and a constant source of support and guidance. Build the capacity of Orkeeswa’s staff to uphold the standards and expectations of the Student Wellness program.
Location	Orkeeswa School, Monduli, Arusha, Tanzania
Reporting To	Head of School
Direct Reports	Head Counselor Life Skills Coordinator Health Coordinator / School Doctor Conduct Committee Leader
Working Relationships	Executive Director Director of Strategy Assistant Head of School Leadership Team members Student Wellness program leaders Student Wellness program team members Orkeeswa students, staff, parents and community members
Key Responsibilities & Tasks	Leadership Team Participate in weekly Leadership Team meetings Lead weekly Student Wellness meetings Participate in Performance Review process for Student Wellness program leaders Identify staffing needs within Student Wellness program and support with recruitment and onboarding Contribute to the overall planning and vision for the future of the school and carry out the priorities of Orkeeswa’s Strategic Plan Develop and implement school policies and procedures, particularly as it relates to student wellness Support the mission, vision and strategic objectives of Orkeeswa School. Take ownership and accountability for Orkeeswa School’s success and the success of our students and alumni
	Counseling Program Ensure each student has the support and guidance they need, particularly when facing challenges in school, at home, or in their community Provide direct guidance to Orkeeswa’s Head Counselor through daily check-ins, support with setting priorities and monitoring student progress reports In collaboration with our School Psychologist, organize trainings with the Counseling Team, including peer counselors, and staff members to meet Student Wellness objectives In collaboration with Head Counselor and MEL Manager, oversee implementation of student wellness tracking system and monitoring and evaluation efforts Support Head Counselor with organizing student home visits, parent meetings or family counseling sessions when needed Provide direct counseling services to students as a member of the Counseling Team
	Life Skills Program Provide direct guidance to Orkeeswa’s Life Skills Coordinator through daily check-ins, logistical support with implementing life skills programming, setting priorities and tracking facilitator progress Ensure Life Skills curriculum covers the needs of the students as identified through other Student Wellness programs (i.e. Counseling, Healthcare, Conduct Committee) Work with faculty and staff to ensure the integration of Life Skills priorities into the timetable, curriculum and other programs at the school Coordinate with other organizations to supplement Life Skills program Participate in Life Skills curriculum development projects as a member of the Life Skills Working Group Facilitate Life Skills home groups as a member of the Life Skills team.
	Healthcare Program Provide direct guidance to Orkeeswa’s Health Coordinator with daily check-ins, logistics coordination and review of student progress reports Establish a system of clear communication with healthcare providers (i.e. doctors at hospitals) and students’ families Help organize annual physicals for our students Help facilitate the delivery of preventative care and education for our students through the Life Skills program Advocate for student health within the Leadership Team to ensure they are getting access to proper nutrition through school meals; clean water; and proper hygiene protocol
	Conduct Committee Collaborate with the leadership team on establishing and communicating student-related policies and procedures Provide direct guidance to our Conduct Committee Leader with daily check-ins, logistics coordination, and student progress reports Hold Conduct Committee accountable for following through on student conduct issues Coordinate collaborative efforts between Counseling Team and Conduct Committee when necessary Research and coordinate professional development opportunities for Conduct Committee and staff members related to Positive Discipline Participate in mediating student-related conduct issues as a member of the Conduct Committee
	Student & Family Services In collaboration with Orkeeswa’s Head Counselor, with input from the Assistant Head of School, identify host families for students in need and coordinate regular home assessments Identify students in need of extra support at home; coordinate disbursement of resources, including food, clothing, solar lights, family health services and/or other needs Support with advocacy efforts in the event of early marriage or early pregnancy
	Deputy Child Protection Officer Collaborate with Orkeeswa’s Head of School / Child Protection Officer to ensure adherence to Orkeeswa’s Child Protection Policy Participate in an annual review of Orkeeswa’s Child Protection Policy Coordinate staff trainings each term on the topic of Orkeeswa’s Child Protection Policy
	Career & College Counseling Program Participate in the Career & College Counseling Program as a member of the Career & College Counseling Team Provide career counseling support to students and alumni Collaborate on events, field trips and opportunities to expose students to different career possibilities Facilitate training, workshops and events to develop career planning and employability skills for students Develop positive working relationships with academic advisors, administration, and other colleagues to meet students’ career counseling needs
	Extra-Curricular Program Participate in the Extra-Curricular Program by facilitating clubs and/or activities as needed
Experience, Skills & Strengths	Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a related field Experience with Counseling/Guidance and life skills education Professional leadership and management experience Experience working with youth Other Requirements: Strong communication and organizational skills Well organized with an ability to be self-directed Passion for working with and empowering youth Growth mindset and willingness to learn new things

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3 Job Vacancies at Orkeeswa School

2 SCHOOL COUNSELOR AND LIFE SKOLLS FACILITATOR

Job Title	School Counselor & Life Skills Facilitator
Objective	To support the objectives of Orkeeswa’s Student Wellness Program by providing one-on-one and small group support to students through our Counseling and Life Skills Programs.
Location	Orkeeswa School, Monduli, Tanzania
Reporting To	Head Counselor & Life Skills Coordinator
Working Relationships	Student Wellness Coordinator Head of School Counseling Team Life Skills Team Orkeeswa staff Orkeeswa students Orkeeswa alumni Orkeeswa parents Orkeeswa community members
Key Responsibilities & Tasks	Counseling  Facilitate one-on-one Counseling sessions with individual students on a weekly basis Coordinate and attend home visits with students as needed Facilitate family counseling sessions as needed Keep thorough, well-organized counseling records Participate in regular Counseling Team and Student Wellness Professional Development sessions Adhere to Orkeeswa School’s Confidentiality Policy Develop and enact a thorough understanding of the values, philosophy and practices of the Counseling Team and the Student Wellness Program
	Life Skills Facilitation  Facilitate one or more Life Skills Home Groups on a weekly basis Attend a weekly Life Skills facilitator meeting to prepare for Home Group meetings Participate in regular Life Skills and Student Wellness Professional Development sessions Develop and enact a thorough understanding of the values, philosophy and content of the Life Skills curriculum Contribute to the further development of Orkeeswa’s Life Skills curriculum
Experience, Skills & Strengths	Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a related field Experience with counseling and life skills education is highly valued Experience working with youth Other Requirements: Excellent communication and listening skills Well organized with an ability to be self-directed Passion for working with and empowering youth Growth mindset and willingness to learn new things
Orkeeswa Culture	Orkeeswa’s team is diverse and located across the globe. Respect for other cultures, norms and contexts is essential, and a belief in our mission is critical for success in any role with Orkeeswa’s team. We work hard and are fiercely committed to our vision of cultivating thoughtful decision-makers and creative problem-solvers prepared to achieve their own vision for impact. All team members must be humble, willing to learn from their colleagues around the globe, and challenge their own perceptions about international development and social impact work.

If you meet the above qualifications please email your resume and cover letter to info@orkeeswa.org and hr@orkeeswa.org  Please note, applicants without all of the above materials will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

3 Job Vacancies at Orkeeswa School

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3. CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Objective: Leading, developing and advocating for Orkeeswa’s Co-Curricular Program

• Create interdisciplinary, project-based learning opportunities that align with students’ talents, values and personalities and complements their academic learning
• Foster learning that ignites young people’s sense of purpose, encouraging them to exercise curiosity and creativity
• Support teaching staff in the development and delivery of high-quality programming that focuses on skill development
• Leadership to support the achievement of Orkeeswa’s strategic plan objectives

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Clubs

Clubs are short-term, weekly, mixed-form, elective classes that expose Students to new skills, subjects, and projects.

• Supporting and coaching teachers to create high-quality learning opportunities emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning,

creativity and critical thinking.

• Support teachers with the development of curriculum either through researching, adapting and implementing existing curricula for clubs and/or by creating original curricula.
• Organize and execute the process of club-sign ups

Activities and Projects

Activities and Projects are longer-term, twice weekly classesin small groups, focused on interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

• Support the continued development and organization of a comprehensive activities and projects curriculum covering broad subject areas including STEEM, Story Lab, Critical Literacy, and the Arts.
• Support full-time teaching staff with execution of high-quality activities and projects, including with professional development and coaching; curricula, materials and resources; and logistics.
• Develop and support opportunities for Project Based Learning classes, focused on community problem solving, activism, advocacy and social justice.
• Recruit, develop, coach and supervise co-curricular staff to facilitate programming. Co-Curricular Classes

Required classes for all studentsthat complement NECTA curriculum, i.e. Computer Classes, Robotics Classes, etc.

• Supervise Co-Curricular teaching staff.
• Support Co-Curricular classes with curriculum support (design and development and/or research)
• Support Co-Curricular classes with logistical support

Afterschool Programs and Workshops

Student or teacher initiated and led opportunities for continued co-curricular

learning, afterschool and/or in “camps” during holidays.

• Support students and teachers to establish, organize and lead after school programming and/or workshops.
• Coordinate logistics for afterschool programming and/or workshops.

Strategic Leadership

• Serve on Orkeeswa’s Leadership Team to represent and advocate for Orkeeswa’s Co-Curricular Program
• Collaborate with Orkeeswa’s Leadership Team members to execute

Orkeeswa’s Strategic Plan

Experience, Skills & Strengths

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field
• Professional leadership and management experience
• Curriculum development and professional development

experience is highly valued

Other Requirements:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with and motivate a diverse team of

educators

• Passion for working with youth

If you meet the above qualifications please email your resume and cover letter to info@orkeeswa.org by December 2022. Please note, applicants without all of the above materials will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

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