Adult Literacy Teacher

Job description

Position: Adult Literacy Teacher – South Luangwa
Background

Time and Tide Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting residential communities located in close proximity to current and former Time + Tide lodges. The Foundation’s work spans five protected areas three in Zambia and two in Madagascar encompassing approximately 300 villages and 30 schools.

In 2024, the Foundation registered 588 primary beneficiaries within its core programs. Additionally, its initiatives have positively impacted 8,900 secondary beneficiaries, with a broader community reach of over 19,000 residents who indirectly benefit from its activities.

Further extending its impact, the Time + Tide Foundation’s mentorship program has established formal partnerships with two grassroots organizations based in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. These collaborations aim to build community resilience and strengthen the operational capacity of these local organizations.

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General Description

The Literacy Teacher for Community Women will play a key role in empowering adult women—many of whom have not completed formal schooling—by building their literacy skills in both Nyanja and English. The role involves planning and delivering engaging, level-appropriate lessons that foster confidence, self-esteem, and a love for reading and writing. The teacher will create inclusive, supportive learning environments, provide individualized support, and use assessment tools to track progress. In addition to classroom instruction, the teacher will actively participate in community education events, promote literacy within the broader community, and pursue continuous professional development to ensure effective, evidence-based teaching practices.
Key Responsibilities
Build confidence in women who dropped out of school to pursue the acquisition of improved literacy skills in both local language (Nyanja) and English
Develop detailed lesson plans that align with literacy standards and objectives
Deliver instruction in a clear and engaging manner, adapting as needed for different learning styles
Conduct reading-level-appropriate lessons for community women and parents in adult literacy classes
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where all women feel valued and are encouraged to love reading and writing
Provide individual reading and writing support to women who may need additional and more personalised support
Recommend books and other resources that will help the women enhance their literacy skills
Conduct regular assessments to monitor progress using TTF assessment tools
Stay current with the latest research and best practices in literacy education, especially evidence-based, student-centered instructional strategies
Actively look for professional development opportunities that continually improve teaching skills for mentors
Participate in education awareness events at community level
Participate in literacy-related events and activities, such as book fairs or reading challenges
Advocate for the importance of literacy both within the schools and the wider community

Qualifications

Fluency in English
Fluency in Nyanja or Kunda
Can demonstrate clear student-focused teaching strategies
Confident in leading community meetings
Passionate about Female Empowerment and Gender Equality
Ability to develop and nurture relationships over time with remote communities
Extremely organised and efficient in completing tasks
Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
Strong leadership skills
Flexibility in assisting with projects that may fall outside of the immediate job description

If interested, please send your cover letter and CV to bupe@timeandtidefoundation.org