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Job Summary

Under the guidance of and in coordination with the Concordia University LTK+ team, the LTK+ Researcher will be responsible for conducting research activities in elementary schools (Mombasa and adjacent counties) and in some preservice education postsecondary institutions. This position will also require the delivery of some training and support on the Learning Toolkit tools to the teachers participating in the LTK+ studies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruiting interested Head Teachers and teachers to participate in the LTK+ studies (as experimental or control classes)

• Completing rigorous data collection activities in research schools and organizing this data
• Supporting and communicating with the teachers in the research schools
• Participating in collaborative activities with our pre-service partners in Nairobi
• Regularly collaborating with the Concordia LTK+ team and coordinating activities with them
• Participating in other grant-related activities as appropriate

The requirements

Minimum B.A. in Education. Masters level is an asset

• Educational research experience
• Teaching experience
• Experience with using the LTK+ tools in elementary teaching
• Experience in teacher professional development, especially related to the LTK+ tools
• Understanding of the Kenya Competency-based Curriculum

Strong proficiencies in the following areas are required for this position:

• ICT
• Written and oral English
• Time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Transparent decision making