Vacancy title:
Adult Literacy Teacher

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Education]

Jobs at:
Time and Tide Foundation

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 11 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

General Description

1. 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
2. Build confidence in women who dropped out of school to pursue the acquisition of improved literacy skills in both local language (Nyanja) and English
3. Develop detailed lesson plans that align with literacy standards and objectives
4. Deliver instruction in a clear and engaging manner, adapting as needed for different learning styles
5. Conduct reading-level-appropriate lessons for community women and parents in adult literacy classes
6. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where all women feel valued and are encouraged to love reading and writing
7. Provide individual reading and writing support to women who may need additional and more personalised support
8. Recommend books and other resources that will help the women enhance their literacy skills
9. Conduct regular assessments to monitor progress using TTF assessment tools
10. Stay current with the latest research and best practices in literacy education, especially evidence-based, student-centered instructional strategies
11. Actively look for professional development opportunities that continually improve teaching skills for mentors
12. Participate in education awareness events at community level
13. Participate in literacy-related events and activities, such as book fairs or reading challenges
14. 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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Send application to bupe@timeandtidefoundation.org

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