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The Hospitality & Catering Training Centre (HCTC) is a partnership between : IECD (European Institute of Cooperation And Development) and TBCAF (Tak Border Children Assistance Foundation).
HCTC is a non-profit organization dedicated to underprivileged children and their employment through training in hospitality professions.

We are currently looking for a person to be based in
Mae Sot, Tak Province, THAILAND to work as a :
Educator Assistant

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The Educator Assistant is responsible for the pedagogical organization of the day to day life at the HCTC. She/he supports the Pedagogical Manager to act as an intermediate between the students and the teaching staff, by communicating directly and closely with both parties. She/he ensures the program is planned, taught and assessed collaboratively. She/he organises the day to day Training Centre / dormitory life, as well as out-of-school activities. She/he reports to the educator, the candidate will interact with the 70 students, 10 other team members, local partners and customers of the vocational restaurant.

MAIN DUTIES & ACTIVITIES:

TEACHING & TUTORING:

• Elaboration of the personal development and general education framework
• Assist the educator, School Director in the implementation of HCTC training and academic affairs particularly:
• coordination, management and instruction of General Education (Life skills), English, as well as Tutoring activities. She/he will assist the educator and school director in the routinely control and evaluation of key performance indicators.
• tutor students for supporting their success in general studies (Kosono, Technical college of Mae Sot)
• Teach life skills subjects such as Self-Care, Identity & Culture, Communication skills, Professional integration. Coordinate with local partners and organise activities
• Elaboration of teaching plans, student's evaluation & attendance, weekly, monthly and semester reports, ...

STUDENT AFFAIRS & ALUMNI’S:

• Participate in all operations related to the well being of the center and the academic as well as personal success of the students:
• Proceed to the recruitment of the students including a thorough evaluation of the families’ incomes.
• Manages students concerns (sensitization, recruitments, internships, follow-up during and after studies, job integration, alumni…)
• Implement the personal development activities for students including Life skills and activities.
• Support to manages the dormitory: guides and support the dormitory manager on the whole organization of the students.
• Create and Maintain Students Database and coordinate the individual monthly one on one meetings with all students
• Act as a social worker and accompany and support students in all their personal issues and life aspects

INSTITUTIONAL - EXTERNAL – COMMUNICATION

• Dynamize and maintain institutional relationship at the local and national level: Ministry of Labor, OVEC, consulates, embassies, local companies…)
• Participating and coordinating the sensitization actions in the Karen villages
• Develop relationship with the families
• Developing the links with communities in Mae Sot and outside
• Assist the educator manager in directing and coordinating school awareness activities with instructors and students at HCTC and with outside partners
• Participate in the representation of HCTC in the local community, conferences, meetings, schools, professional establishments

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Report writing to the Director, Database follow up…

LIFE & WORK :

• Great ambiance in the school with dedicated and motivated students. Great facilities of international level.
• You will have the satisfaction of helping others and giving chances to underprivileged youth to develop and find a job.
• Mae Sot is at the border of Myanmar with and international airport, nearby are mountains, waterfalls and many outdoor activities.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor Degree in Education / Psychology / Social welfare related field.
• At least two year working experience as a teacher or proven experience as pedagogical / social worker.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and Thai. Karen is a plus.
• Computer literate (i.e. Microsoft Office Pack).
• Ability to demonstrate fair and consistent behavior towards students.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with other schools and partners.
• Flexible: ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously.
• Familiar with multi-cultural working environment

COMPENSATION:

• Salary according to experience. Meals while on duty.
• Coaching and training on a punctual & regular basis by experts and experienced professionals (national & internationals).

Send CV and motivation letter to: zoe.germain@iecd.org

http://www.iecd.org

http://hctcmaesot.org/