Learning Toolkit (LTK+) Research Assistant (Part-Time) at Aga Khan Academy

Job Summary 

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

Duties & Responsibility

• Helping to recruit interested Head Teachers and teachers to participate in the LTK+ studies (as experimental or control classes)
• Helping to complete rigorous data collection activities in research schools and organizing this dat
• Helping to support and communicate with the teachers in the research schools
• Regularly collaborating with the Concordia LTK+ team and coordinating activities with them
• Supporting the activities of the LTK+ Researcher (AKAM)

The requirements

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Education.
• Educational research experience
• Teaching experience an asset
• Understanding and experience with the LTK+ tools an asset
• Some experience in teacher professional development, especially related to the LTK+ an asset
• Some understanding of the Kenya Competency-based Curriculum an asset

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

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