Time and Tide Foundation
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Adult Literacy Teacher

Job Description

Position: Adult 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.

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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

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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

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Application deadline
26 Jul 15:00
Email applications to
bupe@timeandtidefoundation.org