{"id":13761,"date":"2013-08-26T01:38:08","date_gmt":"2013-08-25T23:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=13761"},"modified":"2013-08-26T01:38:08","modified_gmt":"2013-08-25T23:38:08","slug":"programme-manager-numeric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/programme-manager-numeric.html","title":{"rendered":"Programme Manager – Numeric"},"content":{"rendered":"
Numeric is a South African\u00a0nonprofit company\u00a0interested in using technology to create exciting and stimulating learning environments.\u00a0 Numeric’s mission is to help young South Africans\u00a0excel\u00a0at maths.\u00a0 In order to do this, we use a powerful\u00a0online learning\u00a0platform called Khan Academy.\u00a0 Numeric is in the process of setting up Khan Academy programmes in the Johannesburg Metro area, and as such are building a team to manage this expansion.<\/p>\n
Numeric seeks to appoint a Programme Manager, based in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n
The position of Programme Manager requires someone with dynamic organisational skills, a passion for education (maths in particular!), and an interest in the use of technology in education.<\/p>\n
Starting date: 1 October 2013 (negotiable).<\/p>\n
This is 15 months fixed-term, contract position subject to renewal.<\/p>\n
Each Programme Manager will be responsible for 4-6 schools.<\/p>\n
Their responsibilities include:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> <\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter (maximum two pages) tovacancies@numeric.org. Ensure that your motivation letter explains your interest in Khan Academy and outlines why you would be well-suited to this position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Numeric is a South African\u00a0nonprofit company\u00a0interested in using technology to create exciting and stimulating learning environments.\u00a0 Numeric’s mission is to help young South Africans\u00a0excel\u00a0at maths.\u00a0 In order to do this,…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[182],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nManaging relationships with\u00a0partner\u00a0schools (principals, maths H.O.Ds);
\nHandling logistics involved with the programmes (finance, transport, connectivity);
\nTraining coaches and teachers on the use of Khan Academy;
\nContributing to the development of the programme (curriculum, games, drills);
\nSupporting and mentoring coaches;
\nArranging parents evenings to encourage parent buy-in and commitment;
\nRunning Khan Academy sessions for interested teachers and coaches;
\nOrganizing a Maths Camp over the school winter\u00a0break;
\nCreating and managing content on the Numeric website (www.numeric.org).<\/p>\n
\nBachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent;
\nHigher grade mathematics through to matric;
\nTeaching or tutoring experience;
\nInvolvement in outreach projects;
\nLeadership in extra-curricular projects;
\nComfortable with numbers and quantitative topics;
\nInterest in and ability to handle new and changing technologies;
\nPassion for education;
\nOwn transport and valid driver’s licence.<\/p>\n