The CBECE Tutor – English supports children’s holistic development and readiness for primary school through inclusive, play-based learning. The teacher delivers English language learning and assigns early mathematics, science, movement, and recreational activities, following the approved curriculum and adapting teaching to children’s developmental readiness, abilities, and learning needs.

Main Responsibilities of the Position:

Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and learning activities in line with the approved curriculum and programme schedule, including English and assigned foundational subjects and activities.
Prepare and organize lesson materials, learning resources, and classroom activities according to children’s learning and developmental needs.
Use interactive and child-friendly teaching methods, including play, stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities, to support children’s learning and development.
Establish a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment, using appropriate classroom management and positive behaviour guidance techniques.
Adapt teaching activities, materials, and approaches to respond to different learning levels, abilities, and identified support needs, with guidance from the Education and Inclusion teams.
Supervise children during lessons, transitions, breaks, arrival, dismissal, and outdoor activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
Deliver scheduled Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activities and support children’s social, emotional, and interpersonal development.
Record and monitor daily attendance and report repeated absences, adaptation difficulties, or other concerns to the Education team.
Conduct basic ongoing assessments and classroom observations, document children’s learning progress, and adjust teaching approaches accordingly.
Implement agreed individual learning and inclusion support strategies and contribute to monitoring the progress of children requiring additional support.
Maintain accurate and confidential classroom, attendance, assessment, and student records and submit required documentation within agreed deadlines.
Communicate appropriately with caregivers regarding children’s learning, participation, and adaptation, through approved channels and in coordination with the Education team.
Work collaboratively with teachers, Education staff, Inclusion staff, Social Workers, and other relevant team members to support children’s learning and wellbeing.
Participate in tutor meetings, trainings, and other programme-related activities and apply feedback to improve teaching practices.
Adhere to JRS policies, safeguarding procedures, Code of Conduct, and the educational centre’s rules and procedures

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education plus teaching diploma is an asset
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and team working skills.
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Trustworthy and good listener.
High sense of discretion in always dealing with confidential matters.
Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential.
Experience in planning class programs.
Experience in participatory programs.
Experience in working with refugees is a plus.
Experience in working with students with disabilities is a plus.

Core Values and Ethics

Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision, and values.
Ability to communicate and promote JRS’s commitment to accompanying and serving vulnerable communities and advocating for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
Handles sensitive information with discretion and maintains confidentiality at all times.
Treats others with respect, values diversity and inclusion, and works effectively with people from different background.

Applications are to be sent by email to lb03.hr.recruitment@jrs.net, marked "CBECE Tutor – English" in the subject line. The CV should be in English and sent as a Word or PDF attachment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining JRS.

Recruitment shall be subject to open competition without regard to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and beliefs, and to political affiliation, social status, mother tongue and ethnic. Talents acquisition shall be made taking into account the importance of recruiting and maintaining a geographically diverse and gender-balanced workforce.

At the heart of our efforts is our engagement with marginalised and displaced communities, especially with vulnerable adults and children. These groups are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse, and other forms of gender-based violence. JRS is committed to the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) of all JRS beneficiaries by JRS personnel. JRS has zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment and takes seriously all concerns and complaints about SEAH by JRS personnel.

CBCE Tutor - English