Optimi is looking for a dedicated and experienced Online School Educator to teach Economics and Life Orientation to join the team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in economics and life skills education and be passionate about engaging and inspiring learners in a virtual learning environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bed Degree or PGCE in relevant subject field
• SACE registered.
• 5 years teaching in the Snr/FET phase
• Extensive subject knowledge and good teaching and assessment skills.
• Experience with online teaching (will be advantageous when applying for the position).
• Computer literacy (essential): MS suite, Google Chrome.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

DUTIES

• Teach learners based on national curriculum guidelines within your specialist subject areas.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons.
• Assist learners in unlocking problems through clear and insightful explanations and guidance.
• Support the leadership team to implement the online school’s development plan.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, caregivers, support workers, and other professionals to safeguard and ensure the educational and holistic welfare needs of learners.
• Research, suggest, apply, and advise on new trends, products, and technologies relevant to education.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and apply innovative teaching methods.
• Setting or moderating of formal assessments as well as marking of the assessment components.
• Provide feedback to the management team on teaching and learning sessions and the learners' progress.
• Manage parent interactions and general communications.
• Manage the daily tasks such as e-mails and interaction/communication with all relevant stakeholders.

This position is remote.

Should you not receive a call from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful