Turquoise Mountain is a non-profit, non-governmental organization specializing in urban regeneration, business development, and education in traditional arts and architecture. We seek to provide education, skills and livelihoods to Afghan men and women. Since 2006 Turquoise Mountain has cleared 45,000 cubic meters of rubbish from the streets, restored or built 150 historic and community buildings, created a primary school and a clinic, and installed water, electricity, and sanitation through the historic traditional craft neighborhood of Murad Khani in the old city of Kabul. It has created the internationally accredited Institute for Afghan Arts & Architecture, training the next generation of craftsmen and women in woodwork, jewelry and gem cutting, calligraphy and miniature painting, and ceramics. Finally, it has sold over US$15,000,000 of Afghan artisan products internationally.

Job Summary: 

The English Teacher is responsible for instructing students in the English language in Bamyan, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills. He develop lesson plans, creates engaging learning materials, and assess student progress through assignments, quizzes, and exams.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

•    Teaching the available TM curriculum.
•    Plans lessons in line with targeted objectives to ensure that students learn.
•    Encourage, monitor and record the progress of his/her students.
•    Support, observe and record the progress of his/her class. Plan lessons in line with targeted objectives with the aim of ensuring a healthy culture of learning.
•    Keep up to date with developments in their subject area, new resources, methods and objectives. The instructor liaises and networks with other professionals, parents and careers both informally and formally.
•    Undertake pastoral duties, and support students on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties.
•    Prepare students for qualifications and external examinations.
•    Manage students’ behavior in the classroom and on school premises and apply appropriate and effective measures in case of poor behavior.
•    Participate in departmental meetings and whole school training events.
•    Undertake regular on-the-job training as part of continuing professional development.
•    Other tasks assigned by supervisor.
 

•    Bachelors in relevant field 
•    At least three years of teaching experience.
•    TOEFL or equivalent certification desirable.
•    Excellent communication and pedagogical skills.
 

Candidates should submit their CVs with Cover Letter to: vacancy.af@turquoisemountain.org by no later than, 16th 0f November 2024. In the subject line of the e-mail, please mention – (1124-03 Egnlish Teacher) only.

Kindly combine CV and Cover Letter as one pdf document and avoid sending us certificates and other heavy sized documents.