Vacancies
Are you looking to join Koa Academy as an educator? As much as we take pride in providing an enriching environment for our students, we also ensure our teachers are given a rewarding place to work.
We don't currently have any vacancies.
But wait! Don’t leave just yet…
We are regularly opening new posts for qualified and experienced teachers in several areas. All posts are fully remote. Applicants must be SACE registered teachers and tech-savvy.
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Current Vacancies
Please click on the job titles below to view the job descriptions and requirements for each vacancy.
FET (Grade 10-12) English Home Language Teacher Vacancy
Koa Academy online school is seeking a high school educator with IEB experience to oversee and teach English home language up to Grade 12.
Location: Completely remote work, online, based in South Africa.
Typical work hours: 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- The oversight and teaching of English in grades 10 to 12.
- Ability to teach a second subject would be advantageous.
- Ensuring high academic standards in line with the IEB curriculum requirements.
- Create and curate content and assessments aligned with the IEB curriculum.
- Track and give feedback on the progress of each individual child.
- Conduct academic support sessions in small groups and one-on-one.
- Implement and maintain administrative systems relating to their subject.
- Facilitate regular Pod Connect sessions, aimed at developing key soft skills and building emotional intelligence.
- Maintain consistent and clear communication channels with parents with the goal of fostering a partnership between the school and its parents.
- Regularly participate in online school socials or clubs.
- Work with integrity as a team member with other Koa staff in all areas of school life.
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner in all situations.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years experience teaching IEB English up to Grade 12.
- SACE registered, with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with PGCE, BEd or other teaching qualification.
- In-depth knowledge and passion for English.
- Enthusiastic and passionate about the opportunities in online education.
- Positive and adaptive in an innovative and changing environment.
- Confident and engaging communicator with both children and parents.
- Strong IT skills and very comfortable in the online space.
- Working from home with an environment conducive to leading online classes.
- Reliable computer and internet with upload line speed of at least 50 mbps.
Application Process:
Please submit your full CV and a cover letter to both of the following email addresses: hello@koaacademy.com and mark@koaacademy.com.
Administrator (Fluent in Afrikaans) Vacancy
Location: Remote work, online, based in South Africa.
Language requirements: Bi-lingual (Fluent English and Afrikaans both verbal and written)
Typical work hours: 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for general administrative duties including the following:
- General administration & support- answering & directing calls, answering emails, providing general administrative support to team members
- Facilitation of the enrolment process for students
- Data entry/maintaining systems
- Diary management and arranging appointments
- Providing remote support for rural schools
- Serve as a point of contact for project team members
- Collaborating with team members to streamline administrative processes and enhance efficiency
- Preparing project-related documents, reports, and presentations
- Overseeing the progress of specific tasks & ensuring completion
Requirements:
- Project management, teamwork and good communication skills
- Positive and adaptive in an innovative and changing environment
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently
- Commitment to the personal growth and development of every individual
- Strong IT skills and very comfortable in the online space.
- Consistent and thorough in administrative duties
- Working from home with a conducive environment
- Reliable internet with an upload line speed of at least 50 Mbps
- Reliable laptop with mic and camera (minimum of 8G RAM, processor speed 2GHz)
Application Process:
Please submit your full CV and a cover letter to both of the following email addresses: hello@koaacademy.com and mark@koaacademy.com.
