TORs for ECE Consultant

Background:

Developments in Literacy (DIL), a non-profit founded in 1997, educates and empowers underprivileged students, especially girls, by operating student-centered model schools; and provides high-quality professional development to teachers and principals across Pakistan. DIL currently operates and manages 138 school campuses with over 1,464 teachers and principals and an enrollment of nearly 29,323 students.

DIL believes that no child in Pakistan, no matter how poor or underprivileged, should be denied access to quality education. All children should have equal opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute toward the socio-economic betterment of their communities.

Scope of Work:

         I.            An ECE (Early Childhood Education) subject consultant is needed to design/review Scheme of Work for the specified grade levels.

       II.            The consultant will develop standardized student and teacher assessments for ECE grade levels aligned with national standards and the table of specifications (TOS). Additionally, the corresponding answer keys will also be required.

Selection Criteria - Qualifications & Experience:

• 3 or more years teaching experience at preferably ECE  grade level
• Strong command of Early grade specific pedagogy as it relates to subject content
• Experience writing formative and summative assessments
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Skype and web-based project management sites
• Strong research skills 

Outstanding writing and editing skills including the ability to convey information in simple English 

DIL Core Values and Commitments;

• Transformation: We transform lives and empower communities by pursuing innovative ideas and approaches that improve students' learning outcomes and soft skills
• Excellence: We are committed to achieving the highest level of impact through excellence in service delivery and educational products
• Collaboration: We take a democratic and participatory approach in all aspects of our work
• Equity: We exercise fairness, compassion and respect when dealing with each other and those around us
• Integrity: We strive to set high moral and ethical standards for ourselves and to gain the trust of others
• Transparency: We exercise strong internal controls and transparency and are fully accountable to our donors and the people we serve
• Flexibility: We drive and embrace change and are willing to try out different, pioneering approaches

 DIL is committed to ensuring that DIL staff is suitable to work with children and have the knowledge s/he needs to uphold and abide by the DIL’s Child Protection Poli