Organization:
\nSilverleaf Academy Ltd, Tanzania
\nLocation:\u00a0Silverleaf Academy Usa River Campus, Tanzania, with regular travel to other Northern Zone full Academy schools and Mbegu Sites.
\nPosition:\u00a0Curriculum and Assessment Manager
\nContract Type:\u00a0Part-Time (2024)
\nContract Duration:\u00a024 months
\nLine Manager:\u00a0Chief Academic Officer\u00a0\u00a0
\nDirect Reports:\u00a0None
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\nOrganisation\u00a0
\nSilverleaf Academy (SLA) is Tanzania\u2019s first chain of affordable private pre-primary and primary schools, educating children aged 2-14. Our mission is to provide lower-middle-income urban families with the highest quality learning at the most affordable levels. Using the national Tanzanian curriculum, Silverleaf schools deploy an inclusive, tech-supported curriculum inside every classroom and adopt an innovative team-teaching approach and in-service training program. Our schools are specifically designed to build both student academic competencies and wider life, leadership, and learning skills. It is our promise to our students and their parents that Silverleaf students will not leave school without full mastery of the basic skills of writing, reading, and math, while also being prepared for a world where critical thinking, team collaboration, and entrepreneurship are paramount. Silverleaf Academy believes that quality education should be accessible to every child.<\/p>\n
Silverleaf currently has one fully operational campus in Usa River serving approximately 700 pre-primary to standard 7 students. By the end of 2025, the target is to grow the Usa River campus to 900 students and the 2 new Mbegu (ECD Centre) sites in Arusha to 50 students each. In addition, the organisation is set to grow to one more full campus and 2 more Mbegu sites, taking the total target student population to ~1,300 across 6 campuses.
\nFor this rapid growth and scaling phase, the organisation requires a team of managers and experts to develop and codify the Silverleaf Curriculum and Assessment Department \u2013 a department of the organisation focused on\u00a0what\u00a0the students are learning- creating high quality curriculum and assessment materials,\u00a0 training and managing Grade Level Leads to be curriculum and assessment designers and creating systems and structures for the curriculum and assessment department to ensure high quality learning materials that are scalable across the network of Silverleaf schools.
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\nRole
\nThe main purpose of the Curriculum and Assessment Manager will be to build, monitor, and continuously refine the SLA\u2019s curriculum and assessment department.\u00a0 This will be done under the management of the Director of the School and with the coaching and support from the Chief Academic Officer.
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\nThe focus of the 2025 academic year will be on building the TZ CBC Curriculum, the SLA Way. Please note that focus areas will be updated yearly:<\/p>\n
Building the systems and structures to support a scalable curriculum and assessment department.
\nTraining, developing, and managing Grade Level Leads to design and train other teachers on high-quality curriculum and assessment materials.
\nLeading the creation of high-quality schemes of work, assessments, and lesson plans for KG 1- GR 7 in English, Math, and Science.
\nResearch and implement a Social Emotional Learning (SEL)Curriculum.
\nDesign and implement a Project-Based Learning (PBL) Curriculum that pairs with Science and Social Studies.
\nEnsuring the Friday Clubs program is rooted in PBL.<\/p>\n
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\nResponsibilities
\nIn this role, 70% of the\u00a0 time will be spent on building the Curriculum and Assessment Department:<\/p>\n
Create a vision and strategic plan for the curriculum and assessment department.
\nCreate a competency framework for curriculum and assessment designers.
\nEnsure expertise on backwards design and the TZ CBC Curriculum.
\nBuild the systems and structures to support a scalable curriculum and assessment department.
\nUsing Google Sites and Google Classroom, create an SLA Curriculum and Assessment website and Google Classrooms to house all schemes, assessments, lesson plans, and lesson plan resources.
\nResearch all available TZ CBC assessment providers and create a research report on options with recommendations for implementation.
\nTrain, develop, and manage Grade Level Leads to design and train other teachers on high-quality curriculum and assessment materials.
\nReview and provide feedback on all curriculum and assessment materials.
\nProvide feedback and coaching to the Grade Level Leads on all curriculum and assessment materials they create.
\nLeading the creation of high-quality schemes of work, assessments, and lesson plans for KG 1- GR 7 in English, Math, and Science.
\nGather formal feedback from teachers on curricular materials effectiveness and implement feedback recommendations.
\nGather formal feedback from students on curriculum materials effectiveness and quality of engagement and implement feedback recommendations.<\/p>\n
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\nIn this role, 15% of time will be spent on building the SEL programs:<\/p>\n
Create\/Adopt an SEL curriculum.
\nCreate\/ Adopt the full suite of curricular materials for the SEL curriculum.
\nCreate a rollout and monitoring plan for the SEL curriculum.
\nEnsuring teacher training materials for the SEL curriculum.<\/p>\n
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\nIn this role, 15% of time will be spent on building the PBL programs:<\/p>\n
Create and refine PBL curriculum for Science and Social Studies.
\nCreate and refine the full suite of curricular materials for the PBL curriculum.
\nCreate a rollout and monitoring plan for the PBL curriculum.
\nEnsuring teacher training materials for the PBL curriculum.
\nEnsure club programs are designed and rooted in PBL.
\nEnsure all club patrons are trained on PBL design.
\nReview and provide club patrons with feedback on club curriculum and public products.
\nGather formal feedback from teachers and students on SEL curriculum and PBL curriculum materials\u2019 effectiveness and quality of engagement, and implement feedback recommendations.<\/p>\n
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\nKey Performance Indicators<\/p>\n
Creation of the Curriculum and Assessment Department vision, strategic plan, systems, and structures.
\nCreation of SLA Curriculum and Assessment website and Google Classrooms to house all schemes, assessments, lesson plans, and lesson plan resources.
\n10-15 fully trained grade-level leads who are proficient in curriculum and assessment design.
\nJuly- November TZ CBC curricular materials (schemes of work, assessments, lesson plans, and lesson plan resources) built out in SLA way for Math, English, and Science in KG 1- GR 7.
\nJuly- November SEL curriculum materials and SEL implementation in every classroom.
\nJuly-November PBL curriculum material and PBL implementation in every Science and Social Studies classroom.
\nAn 80% or higher satisfaction rating from teachers on curricular materials.
\nAn 80% or higher satisfaction rating from students on curricular materials.
\nAn 80% or higher satisfaction rating from curriculum and assessment designers on the curriculum and assessment development that they are receiving.
\n70% of students score above a B average (61% and above) on monthly assessments.<\/p>\n
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\nSkills and Attributes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Education, Education Administration, Education Leadership, Curriculum and Development, etc.\u00a0Master\u2019s Degree preferred.
\nA minimum of 3 years of successful Curriculum Design, Learning Design, Head of School, Principal, Dean, or Head of Department.
\nDeep knowledge of backwards design.
\nExperience in and successful track record of curriculum development.
\nDeep knowledge of best practices of adult learning and professional development.
\nSuccessful track record of design scheme of work, assessment, and lesson plans.
\nSuccessful track record of developing teachers and leaders.
\nSuccessful track record of data-driven instruction and decision making.
\nExemplary time and project management skills.
\nExemplary skills in building passionate, purpose-driven, and highly impactful teams.
\nExemplary communication skills that both lead with clarity and motivate action.
\nAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
\nDesire to learn, innovate, and build robust and impactful systems and processes
\nComfortable with using initiative and meeting targets in a fast-paced environment
\nPassion for generating exceptional outcomes for young people in Tanzania<\/p>\n
Values
\nAn essential part of the Silverleaf model is adherence to the core values of the organisation. These values are ingrained in our approach and extend to staff, students, parents, and partners alike. They are used throughout organisational processes and decision-making to guide what we do. For staff, adherence to these values is mandatory and forms the cornerstone of performance reviews.<\/p>\n
Lead the Way \u2013 Demonstrate the principles of servant leadership by practicing empathy, considering the needs of others, and setting a good example for peers in your community.
\nBuild for the Future \u2013 Look beyond today and equip yourself with the skills, attitudes, and tools required to be a socially responsible global citizen in the world of tomorrow.
\nAsk Why and Why Not \u2013 Think critically and use evidence to support your decisions, to find proactive ways to challenge what is possible, and to innovate for positive changes.
\nSpeak, Listen, and Learn \u2013 Work together by sharing your ideas in an organized way, listening to the views of others, and considering different perspectives and angles.
\nUnwavering Mission Focus \u2013 Set clear goals and be disciplined, diligent, and determined in achieving them to the very best of your ability, regardless of the obstacles that may arise.<\/p>\n
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