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The Future Fundi STEM Instructor will deliver high-quality, hands-on instruction across the Future Fundi learning pathways (Link to our learning pathways). You will facilitate learner-centred sessions using the Future Fundi Academy Curriculum, guide students in building verifiable artifacts and projects and contribute to curriculum refinement through continuous feedback loops.

This role requires passion for Education, teaching practical skills, and transforming lives through innovative STEAM education. You will be part of our bold goal to reach one million learners by 2030, working in schools, office premises, and community centres.

Performance Objectives
Instruction and Facilitation (60%)

• Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction using Fundi Bots' Future Fundi Curriculum.
• Guide students through artifact creation with clear demonstrations and scaffolding.
• Adapt teaching methods to diverse learning levels ensuring no child is left behind.
• Use inquiry-based, project-based, and problem-based learning approaches aligned with...
• Maintain high student engagement through hands-on experimentation and real-world problem solving.
• Design/create engaging learning content (modules, videos, tools, etc.,).
• Document lesson delivery, student progress, and learning outcomes weekly.

Assessment and Artifact Verification (20%)

• Assess student competencies using Fundi Bots' micro-credential rubrics and practical demonstrations.
• Verify completed projects and artifacts meet quality standards (functionality, safety, documentation, innovation).
• Provide constructive feedback, helping students improve their technical work and problem-solving.
• Maintain comprehensive portfolios for each learner with photos, videos, and documentations.
• Track student progress through micro-credentials and competency milestones using Fundi Bots' tracking system.
• Prepare students for evaluations and showcase events.
• Report student outcomes, attendance, and impact data periodically to the Head of Programs monthly.
• Document challenges, innovations, lessons learned, and best practices from field experience.

Community Engagement and Partnership (20%)

• Build positive relationships with school leadership, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Conduct termly showcases where students demonstrate their projects to communities.
• Provide regular parent updates on student progress, achievements, interests and potential careers.
• Support community repair days, maker fairs, science competitions, and public engagement events.

Continuous Improvement and Professional Development (20%)

• Participate in weekly instructor micro-lessons and technical skill-building sessions.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors across Uganda sharing best practices and resources.
• Pursue progression through Future Fundi instructor certification ladder.

Qualifications and Experience
Required:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Education, Engineering, Computer Science, Agriculture, Physics, Electronics, or any STEM related fields.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in technical training, STEM education, vocational training, or related teaching.
• Deep practical knowledge in STEM domains with proven ability to build and create.
• Demonstrated ability to teach practical, hands-on skills to children, youth, or adults.
• Computer skills including email, MS suite, safe internet use, AI, Google workspace, and online platforms.
• Unwavering commitment to safety and proven ability to enforce safety protocols consistently guided by our Child protection policy.
• Passion for making science accessible and excitement about hands-on, experiential learning.
• Alignment with Fundi Bots' mission to accelerate science learning for African youth.

Core Competencies
Technical Excellence & Making Skills

• Growth mindset with commitment to continuous technical skill development and learning new technologies.
• Ability to demonstrate skills clearly, troubleshoot problems systematically, and fix things.
• Comfortable with tools, equipment, electronics, programming, and hands-on fabrication.
• Deeply believes in the power of STEM education to transform lives and communities.

Learner-Centered Instruction & Pedagogy

• Ability to explain complex scientific and technical concepts simply and clearly.
• Skilled at scaffolding learning from simple to complex, concrete to abstract.
• Patient, encouraging, and positive with struggling learners, celebrating small wins.
• Creates an inclusive environment where all students can succeed and thrive.
• Tracks student progress diligently and celebrates every achievement and breakthrough.

Collaboration, Communication & Teamwork

• Works effectively with fellow instructors, program staff, and leadership.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with students, parents, teachers, and community members.
• Provides constructive feedback helping colleagues and students improve
• Contributes ideas, innovations, and solutions proactively to the team.

Application deadline is 5th January 2025.

Required Application Materials:

1. Cover Letter (maximum 1 page) addressing: Describing why you are an ideal candidate.
2. CV
3. Portfolio Evidence:

Please submit your portfolio in ONE of the following formats:

• A PDF document (max 25MB) containing your work samples and materials.
• A link to your personal portfolio website.
• A shared link to an organized cloud folder (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) with view-only access.

NB. Your portfolio may include:

• Photos or videos of projects, prototypes, or installations you have built.
• Examples of training materials, lesson plans, or learning resources you have created.
• Student testimonials, project photos, or documented outcomes from learners you've taught.
• Technical certifications, credentials, or competition achievements in your area.
• Links to GitHub, YouTube channel, or online presence showcasing your work
  

We provide hands-on, practical Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)) education to children and youth in classrooms, communities and universities.

Our students learn how to build robots, which radically improves school curriculum knowledge, classroom performance provides hands-on vocational skills and career development and empowers students to be forces of change in their communities.

The Fundi Bots learning model is practical, fun, engaging and puts students in a collaborative and exploratory learning environment that inspires them to think beyond simply passing classroom examinations.