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SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab is a non-governmental organisation working on addressing and solving social challenges in the areas of public services, climate change, and education. Through its innovative and different approach, as well as its passion and dedication, the SmartUp team works daily to create a better, different, and improved world. Composed of young, ambitious, and motivated collaborators, the team is always open to new dreamers and professionals who want to work in a pleasant and challenging work environment and who aim to create value and positive change for their surroundings and society through their work.
SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab in partnership with the Coalition of Youth Organizations SEGA, the Macedonian Center for Civic Education, and the First Children's Embassy in the World MEGASHI, with support from the Pestalozzi Children's Foundation, is implementing the project"Promotion of a Safe School Environment", during the period September 2023 – August 2026.
The goal of the project is to contribute to the realization of children's right to quality education in a safe and participatory school environment. This goal will be achieved through (1) improved implementation of legal provisions for student participation in decision-making processes and child protection, (2) strengthened capacities of primary and secondary schools for violence prevention and response, and (3) application of teaching methods and techniques that support and promote protection, participation, and equal opportunities for all students.
According to the needs of the project"Promotion of a Safe School Environment", SmartUp announces a call for expanding its team, namely for the engagement of 2 (two) collaborators:
- Mentor for the development of activities for primary school
- Mentor for the development of activities for secondary school
The mentors will work together with school teams composed of educators and students and will support them in developing activities on the topics "Violence Prevention," "Equal Opportunities for All Students," and "Children's Rights." The aim of the activities is to offer practical, collaborative exercises through which students can develop skills and knowledge on the aforementioned topics.
What will be the tasks and responsibilities?
- Mandatory participation in one workshop with students organized by SmartUp
- Regular monthly meetings with each of the project schools
- Support in the development and testing of activities by the school teams
- Coordination and regular communication with the school teams
- Preparation of a final narrative report of the activity according to a previously established template
- Active coordination and communication with the project coordinator and activity coordinator
- Maintaining a daily/monthly consultant report on completed work
- This consultant submits the narrative and consultant reports to the project coordinator for approval
What are the required skills and qualifications?
For primary education
- Minimum 7 years of work experience as a teacher or professional associate in the role of class leader who has implemented activities from "Life Skills Education" or a similar programme
- Experience in creating curricular or extracurricular activities intended for primary school students
- Experience in using modern approaches in the implementation of teaching activities
- Experience in leading student clubs, extracurricular activities, etc.
- Knowledge of the country's educational regulations related to violence prevention, promotion of equal opportunities for all students, and children's rights
- Experience as a mentor in projects and/or activities
- Candidates with the title Teacher - Mentor or who have provided professional support to trainee teachers will have an advantage
For secondary education
- Minimum 7 years of work experience as a teacher or professional associate in the role of class leader who has implemented activities from "Life Skills Education" or a similar programme
- Experience in creating curricular or extracurricular activities intended for secondary school students
- Experience in using modern approaches in the implementation of teaching activities
- Experience in leading student clubs, extracurricular activities, etc.
- Knowledge of the country's educational regulations related to violence prevention, promotion of equal opportunities for all students, and children's rights
- Experience as a mentor in projects and/or activities
- Candidates who have provided professional support to trainee teachers or have enabled professional development of teaching staff as trainers from accredited educational institutions will have an advantage
Logistical information related to the work engagement:
- The position is contracted through an Engagement Agreement with SmartUp for a fixed term, meaning the tasks must be completed within 39 working days (for the primary education mentor for 13 project primary schools) and 36 working days (for the secondary education mentor for 12 project secondary schools) during the period from February 7 to June 30, 2024
- Working hours are organized according to the submitted work plan and approval from the project manager
- For each working day, a gross fee of 4,200.00 MKD is provided, which will be paid after completion of tasks (upon submission and approval of the narrative and consultant report on completed work)
- Physical presence is not mandatory due to the nature of the position
Application process
This call is public. Anyone who meets the required qualifications can apply by submitting the following documents:
- Professional biography (CV)
- Professional portfolio demonstrating:
- use of modern approaches in the implementation of teaching activities
- created and developed creative educational resources for students
- activities within student clubs, extracurricular activities, etc.
- mentoring students in projects and/or activities
- mentoring teachers in various projects, activities, or trainings
To apply for the offered position, send the required documentation to info@innovationlab.mk with the subject “Mentor for the development of activities for primary school” or “Mentor for the development of activities for secondary school.”
The deadline for submitting applications is 06.02.2024. (The application deadline has been extended until 06.02.2024 according to the decision of the project team).
Applications received after the deadline, as well as those not submitted according to the call conditions, will not be considered.
Applicants will be informed about the outcome of the candidate selection process.
