About the Job

Who we are

SOS Kindergartens and SOS Schools were initially established as affiliated facilities to SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia to provide formal education to children drawn from SOS Family Care and the surrounding community. Except for a few scholarship holders, the majority of the students were paying tuition fees which were not more than 50 percent of the cost of education services. Later on (end of 2016), with the change in the legal and funding stream, these educational establishments were transformed into business entities. In converting the facilities from not-for-profit into a subsidiary profit-making enterprise, SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is leveraging external resources as an alternative funding model.

The “enterprise” in this form has a dual objective of making a profit while achieving a social purpose. The business generates funds (profit) to implement programs, expand the scope of operations, enhance employee capacity and build infrastructure. In addition, the enterprise was intended to serve as the centre of excellence in the provision of quality educational service to citizens and thereby impact the quality of education by other service providers in regions where the enterprise has a presence.

Currently, SOS Schools operate as a business in 7 City Administrations of 7 Regional States - Mekelle, Harar, Hawassa, Bahir Dar and Jimma, Gode and Addis Ababa.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At SOS Kindergartens and SOS Schools, safeguarding isn't just a policy, it's a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce and resources.

We cultivate an environment of trust and accountability where every voice is heard and respected. All successful candidates will be expected to champion our holistic safeguarding principles, actively upholding our Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and regulations against sexual misconduct, fraud, and corruption.

By joining our team, you commit to integrating these vital standards into your work, ensuring the highest levels of safety, ethics, and integrity in every action and partnership.

Together, we create a world where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected.

SOS Hermann Gmeiner Schools in Ethiopia is looking for competent and able candidates (Teachers) for its branch schools in (Mekelle, Hawassa, Harar, Jimma, Gode, Addis Ababa) who meet the following requirements: - 

Position Summary:

The Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfil their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Academic policies of SOS Hermann Gmeiner School.
General aim of the position
• To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the policies of SOS Hermann Gmeiner Schools under the direction of the Kindergarten/School Principal.
Priority tasks & responsibilities
 Planning, Teaching and Class Management
Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:
• identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed;
• setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest;
• setting appropriate and demanding expectations;
• setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
• identifying SEN or very able pupils;
• providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge;
• making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programs of study;
• ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time;
• maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behavior, standards of work and homework;
• using a variety of teaching methods to:
i. Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and  use appropriate vocabulary
ii. Use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions
iii. select appropriate learning resources & develop study skills through library, I.C.T. & other sources;
• ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught;
• evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness;
• Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
• assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
• mark and monitor pupils' work and set targets for progress;
• assess and record pupils' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognize the level at which the pupil is achieving;
• undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures;
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
Curriculum Development

• Have lead responsibility for a subject or aspect of the school's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance;
• Contribute to the whole school's planning activities.
 
Pastoral other Non-academic duties

•  be a tutor to an assigned group of students;      
•  promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the Tutor Group as a whole;
•    liaise with the school management to ensure the implementation of the school's pastoral system;
• register students, accompany them to/from assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life;    
• contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and progress files and other reports;
• Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved;      
• communicate, as appropriate, with parents of students and persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with appropriate staff;
Job Requirements    
Professional Requirements            
•  have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities;       
•  operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school;             
•  know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching;            
•  establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct;        
• endeavor to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;
• co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school, department and students;         
• contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school;           
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc.        
• take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices;
• liaise effectively with parents and other community members             
Competence and educational requirements    
• Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Ability, Computer Skills,             
• Organizational awareness, developing self and others, delivering and improving, working with others, communication, and planning and organizing,    
•Experience-- least two years of teaching experience after Graduation             
How to Apply              
Applicants with the above mentioned criteria shall submit their application, CV, and other credential & Supportive documents to SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Via  www.ethiojobs.net, or in person at the specified Branch SOS Hermann Gmeiner School.

Applicant must write ‘the position & SOS School Branch (Location) you want to apply for' in the subject line of your email.

 Female applicants are highly encouraged.

Job Requirements

Applicants with the above mentioned criteria shall submit their application, CV, and other credential & Supportive documents to SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Via  www.ethiojobs.net, or in person at the specified Branch SOS Hermann Gmeiner School. 

How To Apply

BED or BA/BSC and above in the respective discipline 

Job Requirements The successful candidate should have a minimum of two years of teaching experience gained after graduation. Strong language, mathematical, reasoning, and computer skills are required. Proven ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with colleagues, plan and organize teaching activities, demonstrate organizational awareness, support the development of self and others, and contribute to continuous improvement in the learning environment is essential. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.