High School Blended Learning Facilitator - SP - SPARK Midrand High - 2024

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SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools, 5 high schools and serving over 15,500 families in 2024. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Reports To: Assistant Principal or Principal
Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools teachers drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all scholars. SPARK Schools Senior Phase Blended Learning Facilitators are computer literate and savvy and are studying towards a career in Education. SPARK high school Blended Learning facilitators equip scholars with the knowledge and tools required for matriculation and work collaboratively in leading an integrated inquiry-based curriculum.
Senior Phase Blended learning Facilitators are integral to the SPARK Schools’ culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 3rd/4th year BEd student in the Senior/FET phase Majoring in Mathematics
• SACE provisional registration
• Clear/Clean criminal record - valid police clearance
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

• Plan for, teach and co-teach face to face and distance lessons (both in the classroom and on the field) for and deliver academic and clubs lessons.
• Actively assist students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software used in the lab effectively meets the needs of students.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators to create personalised learning plans for students.
• Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident reports if needed.
• Participate actively in all scheduled professional development sessions.
• Develop and administer formative and termly assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth for all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings in the online space.
• Submit and analyse scholar data in order to track progress and intervene when necessary.
• Lead scholar social and emotional development through CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and reflections.
• Plan for, deliver and monitor programmes to support low performing scholars, or extend high performing scholars.
• Participate in place-based education where required within mandated national curriculum or as part of SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment.
• Participate in career and tertiary pathways education where required as part of scholar culture and character development.
• Develop SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
• Nurture a high achieving work environment where all scholars feel genuinely valued and supported.
• Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community.
• Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team. Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.
• Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.
• Submit student results data when required.