Iteachlab Coordinator at Mancosa

CORE PURPOSE:

• The iTEACHlab Coordinator's role is to lead the planning, organizing, and execution of the iTEACHlab agenda. 

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• General administration of lab coordination and delivery
• Encouraging student’s and staff’s personal development via tutorial or pastoral care
• Design and develop materials for new courses and programmes to be delivered in the LAB including creating training manuals for students and staff
• Review, moderate and write course material for the iTEACHlab
• Conceptualizing, strategizing, and planning all student and staff iTEACHlab activities with the ITEACHlab manager for the year. This includes planning and strategy documents and engaging with Hub leaders via contact meetings and email
• Conducting lab tours for staff and students. Demonstrating the use of various technologies in the lab
• Lecturing (Robotics and coding): planning, preparation, and delivery and attending to student queries regarding the course
• Review SACE Programmes for delivery in the iTEACHlab
• Research on different technologies in the iTEACHlab and their role in improving education
• Research and read academic journals to inform academic delivery
• Writing of research proposals, papers, and other publications
• Provide timely responses to relevant stakeholder queries to ensure stakeholder satisfaction

Minimum Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in IT, Education, Engineering, Computer Science, or other related disciplines (STEAM education Fields)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 2 years lecturing experience  
• Experience in STEM-related fields (Preferred but not required)
• Experience in teaching and the classroom 
• Strong communication skills
• Good temperament, friendly and cheerful disposition
• Enjoys working with young adults, teachers, and lecturers
• Experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment will be advantageous
• Require exceptional soft skills in areas like creative problem-solving, teamwork, and Communication
• Plan, organized, execute, and lead the Teach LAB agenda
• Measure and report on key skills development
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to strategize plans of action.
• Understand the CAPS curriculum and the South African School education system
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to encourage teamwork and solicit ideas from academics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and advanced knowledge in implementing plans to respond to academic-related issues
• Experience in managing and coordinating teams

ADVANTAGES

• Experience in teaching Robotics and coding as aligned with the CAPS curriculum
• IT skills (Moodle, Zoom, Webinars, Microsoft: Teams, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Excellent presentation skills (contact and online)
• Excellent research skills
• Knowledge of basic electronics
• Familiar with clever touch usage
• Experience in new educational technologies like Virtual reality and Augmented reality Experience developing academic programmes
• Experience developing SACE programmes.

 GENERAL

• Presenting & Communicating Information Excellent verbal communication skills
• Writing & Reporting Excellent written communication skills; Demonstrate language proficiency to function optimally
• Applying Expertise & Technology
• Learning & Researching
• Relating & Networking Capacity for teamwork and collaboration Good interpersonal relationships
• Persuading & Influencing Demonstrate leadership and management skills
• Analysing the ability to interpret and summarise scientific results clearly
• Planning & Organising Results focused

Desired Skills:

• Strong Communication Skills
• Excellent Problem problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and coordinate teams