Innovation and Technology Lead at Slum2School Africa

Position Description:
The Innovation and Technology Lead is an exciting new position at Slum2School for an individual who will create, manage and deliver cutting edge STEM education to underserved children, teenagers and youths from diverse backgrounds, developing them into world-class coders, innovators and STEM enthusiasts.
He/ She will Lead the design and implementation of a cutting-edge STEM curriculum that brings coding, robotics, engineering, artificial intelligence and more to students daily as well as stand as a voice in bridging the digital gap between the high and low income demographics.

Responsibilities

• Teach computer science and technology to students between 6 to 24, from foundations of technology to software development.
• Develop specific STEM education curriculum and teach it to various classes for children
• between 6 to 24 years that could entail game programming, app programming, logic, robotics and critical thinking. Courses should be developmentally appropriate
• and engaging with focus on providing solutions to community challenges.
• Effectively manage the classroom and students by implementing discipline, time management, and organization consistent with school policy.
• Manage and oversee the sustainability of the tech hub.
• Engage and manage local and international volunteers from leading tech companies globally.
• Work with industry experts and educators to engage and motivate the students regularly.
• Develop training tools for teachers, mentors and volunteers to implement curriculum and evaluate results.
• Evaluate and report progress to management and stakeholders to ensure maximum impact.
• Oversee and develop new partnerships to increase output and impact.

Minimum Qualifications and Criteria

• Familiar with programming and high technology and has a strong interest to improve STEM knowledge
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher and mastery of core subject.
• Experience with at least one or more coding language: HTML, C++, Python, PHP or similar.
• Excellent facilitator with the ability to motivate, direct, and train people and collaborate with others effectively and productively
• Background or experience in teaching and/or education, preferably within elementary, secondary, tertiary school classrooms;
• High level of motivation and Experience working with children.
• Between 21 to 35 years old.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong moral background and value system.
• Adaptability in dealing with change, delays or unexpected events.

Key Competencies
Commitment to results: Sets high expectations and goes extra mile to achieve set goals.
Problem solving & decision-making: Seeks out challenges and exhibits solid judgment when implementing creative solutions.
Flexibility and innovation: Comfortable with new and changing environments.
Working with Children: Patient, tolerant and friendly when working and interacting with children.

Location; Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Working Days: Mondays to Saturdays