Vacancies

OLICO is looking to appoint a vibrant and dynamic individual with strong MATHEMATICS skills to coordinate the Year Beyond (YeBo) Maths & Literacy Programme in a Western Cape school in 2018.

The YeBo Maths & Literacy Programme seeks to improve the schooling performance of Grade 8 & 9 learners by providing after-school academic support in maths and literacy. The successful candidate will play the lead mathematics-tutoring role and oversee the daily after-school activities and YeBo volunteers. This position involves working closely with the OLICO team, teachers and learners. OLICO currently operates out of Heideveld High School and is looking to add an additional high school nearby (the exact school is still to be determined). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing relationships with the school and families. The candidate will monitor and support progress and retention of learners. OLICO is committed to helping build a strong, inclusive, democratic and collaborative educational platform and environment.

The project is located at a Western Cape High School, mosty likely in the Heideveld/Gugulethu/Mitchells Plain/Delft/Khayelitsha area and the position is full-time. Candidates from the above mentioned communities and/or those with a tertiary qualification or teaching/community/volunteering experience have an advantage.
Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the YeBo Maths & Literacy Project at a Western Cape High School with the volunteers
• Plan and implement the daily after-school sessions as per the OLICO process
• Provide maths tutoring assistance to learners on the programme
• Contribute to the on-going refinement of OLICO materials & programme
• Recruit and manage the retention of Grade 8 & 9 learners
• Manage key strategic partnerships with volunteers, schools and families

OLICO needs someone who:

• Is strong mathematically
• Achieved at least 70% for pure maths in matric and/or relevant 3-year tertiary qualification
• Has relevant experience in either mathematics education or community-based projects
• Is familiar with technology and adept at using computers
• Has a warm personality and is able to interact well with young people
• Is creative, organised, pragmatic and efficient
• Is passionate about the potential for education to alleviate poverty

Initially a 1 year full-time contract. Based at A Western Cape High School. Please submit your CV PLUS detailed motivation (1-2pgs max) to vacancies@olico.org by 5 December 2017.

Salary range: R12 000 – R14 000 pm based on experience/qualifications.

The position starts in January 2018. Visit www.olico.org for more about OLICO.

OLICO is looking to appoint a vibrant, dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about mathematics and making it accessible to young learners. The successful candidate will coordinate OLICO’S MATHS CLUBS programme for Grade 1-6 learners; offer training support to Maths Clubs partner organisations; and collaborate with the SA Maths Clubs Collective.

OLICO’s after-school MATHS CLUBS offer fun, exciting and engaging maths activities for learners in Grades 1-6. The lessons and activities are designed to build strong number-sense skills and a love for mathematics. Maths Clubs take place in small groups of 10-15 learners at a time. The MATHS CLUBS COORDINATOR will be responsible for directly facilitating the daily after-school sessions and/or supporting OLICO’s existing facilitators. There will 25 Maths Clubs in Diepsloot in 2018 with the aim to establish 100 Maths Clubs in Diepsloot by 2020.

In addition, the MATHS CLUBS COORDINATOR will offer regular training and coaching support to community partner organisations running Maths Clubs in their own communities. The successful candidate will also work closely with the OLICO team and the SA Maths Clubs Collaboration Network to jointly develop effective solutions to some of SA’s most stubborn maths challenges.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in developing a love of numbers with Maths Clubs learners and in developing a resource for schools, teachers, parents and NGOs to use in their own contexts. Finally, the successful candidate will be responsible for on-going monitoring and evaluating the progress of the Maths Clubs and individual learners, as well as managing learner retention and collaborations within the MATHS CLUBS programme.

See: www.mathsclubs.co.za.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the OLICO Maths Clubs in Diepsloot and oversee OLICO’s Maths Clubs’ facilitators.
• Prepare and facilitate Maths Clubs sessions drawing on existing and jointly developed materials.
• Plan and organise regular Family Fun Maths days (usually on Saturdays, once a term).
• Contribute to the freely-shared online resource at www.mathsclubs.co.za.
• Monitor and evaluate Maths Clubs and individual learner progress.
• Provide training & coaching to community partner organisations running Maths Clubs of their own.
• Manage key strategic partnerships with collaborations, schools and families.

 

OLICO needs someone who:

• Holds a relevant three-year degree or better (ideally a post-graduate qualification).
• Is passionate about mathematics and making it accessible to young learners.
• Has relevant experience in either maths education and/or community-based projects.
• Is patient, compassionate and enjoys working with and developing young learners.
• Is familiar with technology and is adept at using computers.
• Is solution-focused and willing to work in a structured manner to find context-specific solutions.
• Is creative, yet organised, pragmatic and efficient.
• Is passionate about the potential for education to alleviate poverty.
• Is a strong proponent of collaboration and a strong team player.

 

The successful candidate will be based at OLICO’s Diepsloot centre in Joburg and should have their own transport.

Please submit your CV PLUS detailed motivation (1-2pgs max) to vacancies@olico.org by 5 December 2017.