Literacy Teacher

Position: 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.

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