Senior Education Assistant at Bukomansimbi District Local Government, Bukomansimbi, Uganda

Job Description

To plan, teach, examine and assess learners’ progress on an on-going basis in order to ensure functional literacy, numeracy and basic communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
i. To prepare the schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the approved curriculum on a termly
and weekly basis respectively.
ii. To conduct lessons and remedial work according to the set timetable.
iii. To participate in setting, administering and marking internal and external examinations.
iv. To carry out continuous assessment and evaluation of pupils performance.
v. To develop and improve on learning aids/ material
vi. To carry out child studies and keep a profile for each pupil in the class
vii. To guide and counsel pupils.
viii.To participate in class and departmental meetings.
ix. To serve as teacher on duty.
x. To participate in co – curricula activities and link the school to the community.
xi. To participate in the self assessment and appraisal of the Education Assistants.

Person Specification:
(i) Qualifications:
Minimum of a Grade III Teaching Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.

Minimum of six years teaching experience in the primary sector
Must have attended at least one certified workshop/seminar and two short courses relevant to
the profession.

(ii) Competencies:
Guidance and counseling skills,
Pedagogical skills,
Psychological skills,
Child development skills,
Good communication and interpersonal skills,
Computer Literacy Skills, Record keeping,
Environment and Primary Healthcare,
Safety and Precautionary measures, and
Support for Special Needs students.