PEP - Instructor (Grades 4-6) - Onsite

Hiring company: One on One Source: LinkedIn Jamaica Job Summary The PEP Instructor is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering engaging, interactive, and high-quality virtual lessons in Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Language Arts to primary-level learners, with particular emphasis on preparation for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional subject-matter competence in Science and Social Studies, alongside the ability to teach Mathematics and Language Arts effectively. The instructor must possess proven experience preparing students for PEP and a strong understanding of Jamaica's National Standards Curriculum (NSC), PEP assessment objectives, and the instructional strategies required to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, literacy, numeracy, and scientific inquiry skills. The successful candidate must be highly technologically proficient, creative, and enthusiastic about integrating gamification, emerging educational technologies, and digital learning tools into the virtual classroom. The role requires a teacher who can transform traditional primary education content into stimulating digital learning experiences through interactive activities, educational games, multimedia resources, simulations, and innovative instructional approaches. The instructor will work collaboratively with curriculum specialists, instructional designers, and studio production teams to deliver effective live and recorded lessons through the National Virtual School's online learning environment. 1. Instructional Delivery and PEP Preparation • Plan and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned virtual lessons in Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Language Arts for primary-level learners. • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and instructional competence in Science and Social Studies, ensuring that learners develop strong conceptual understanding and the ability to apply knowledge to unfamiliar situations. • Prepare students for PEP through structured instruction, examination-focused activities, practice assessments, and targeted academic interventions. • Integrate PEP-style questions, real-world scenarios, inquiry-based activities, and critical-thinking exercises into regular instruction. • Apply differentiated teaching strategies to accommodate varying learning abilities, readiness levels, and learning needs. • Use formative and summative assessments to evaluate student understanding, identify learning gaps, and adjust instructional strategies. • Deliver high-quality live-streamed and pre-recorded lessons from the virtual studio environment. • Develop learners' confidence, independence, examination readiness, and academic performance across the four core subject areas. 2. Educational Technology, Gamification and Innovation • Design and facilitate highly interactive virtual lessons using gamification, game-based learning, multimedia, and digital instructional technologies. • Incorporate educational games, quizzes, challenges, simulations, rewards, collaborative activities, and other interactive elements to improve learner engagement and motivation. • Demonstrate proficiency in digital teaching platforms and applications such as Nearpod, Kahoot!, Quizizz/Wayground, Wordwall, Google Workspace, and comparable educational technologies. • Explore and appropriately integrate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools, adaptive learning applications, and interactive digital resources, to enhance instructional quality. • Apply creative instructional techniques that promote active participation and maintain student attention within the online learning environment. • Remain informed about developments in educational technology and continuously explore new approaches to improving virtual teaching and learning. • Evaluate the effectiveness of digital tools and gamified learning experiences in supporting curriculum objectives and measurable learning outcomes. • Ensure that all technologies and AI-supported activities are used responsibly, with appropriate consideration for learner safety, data privacy, and educational accuracy. 3. Curriculum Development and Digital Content Creation • Develop lesson plans, presentations, assessments, digital worksheets, interactive activities, and other instructional materials aligned with the NSC and PEP requirements. • Create visually engaging, age-appropriate, and pedagogically sound instructional resources suitable for virtual delivery. • Design Science lessons that incorporate scientific inquiry, experiments, observations, investigations, and real-world applications. • Develop Social Studies lessons that encourage critical thinking, civic awareness, geographical understanding, historical inquiry, and an appreciation of Jamaican and Caribbean society. • Design Mathematics activities that strengthen numeracy, reasoning, problem-solving, and the practical application of mathematical concepts. • Incorporate reading comprehension, vocabulary development, language conventions, and written communication activities into Language Arts instruction. • Develop interactive practice exercises and assessment resources that reflect the cognitive demands and question formats associated with PEP. • Collaborate with curriculum specialists, instructional designers, and quality assurance personnel to review and improve learning materials. • Ensure instructional content is accurate, appropriately sequenced, accessible, and aligned with established quality standards. 4. Learning Management Systems and Digital Learning Support • Demonstrate working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and their application in organizing, delivering, and monitoring online learning. • Upload, organize, and maintain instructional resources, assignments, quizzes, and supplementary learning materials within the designated LMS. • Use LMS features to support student engagement, assignment distribution, assessment, feedback, and progress monitoring. • Interpret available learner performance and engagement data to identify areas requiring additional instructional support. • Support the development of self-paced learning activities and digital resources that complement scheduled live instruction. • Assist students in navigating digital learning tools and participating effectively in online learning activities. • Maintain accurate records of instructional activities, assessments, and learner progress in accordance with institutional requirements. 5. Student Engagement, Assessment and Academic Support • Foster a positive, inclusive, supportive, and academically stimulating virtual classroom environment. • Employ effective virtual classroom management strategies appropriate for primary-level learners. • Promote curiosity, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and independent learning. • Provide constructive, timely, and age-appropriate feedback that supports academic improvement. • Identify learners experiencing academic difficulties and recommend or deliver targeted interventions. • Use learner performance data and assessment results to inform lesson planning and instructional decisions. • Prepare learners for PEP through regular practice, examination strategies, review sessions, and focused reinforcement of challenging concepts. 6. Studio Production and Operational Responsibilities • Work collaboratively with studio production personnel to ensure the smooth delivery of live and recorded virtual lessons. • Prepare lesson presentations, digital activities, demonstrations, and instructional resources ahead of scheduled studio sessions. • Demonstrate confidence and professionalism when presenting lessons on camera. • Use digital writing tools, interactive displays, multimedia applications, and other studio-supported technologies effectively. • Adhere to lesson preparation deadlines, studio schedules, curriculum pacing guides, and instructional quality standards. • Participate in instructional quality reviews, professional development activities, departmental meetings, and relevant programme initiatives. • Adapt instructional methods and content to meet changing curriculum, technological, and operational requirements. 7. Professional Development and Continuous Improvement • Actively participate in professional learning opportunities focused on primary education, PEP instruction, instructional design, gamification, and emerging educational technologies. • Demonstrate a willingness to experiment with innovative teaching approaches and evaluate their effectiveness. • Collaborate with colleagues to share instructional strategies, digital resources, and effective practices. • Incorporate feedback from classroom observations, curriculum reviews, and quality assurance processes into instructional improvement. • Maintain current knowledge of PEP requirements, curriculum revisions, and developments in primary education. 8. Personal Qualities and Professional Conduct The PEP Virtual Instructor is expected to demonstrate: • A genuine passion for primary education and student academic achievement. • Strong creativity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for technology-enhanced learning. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • High levels of professionalism, punctuality, accountability, and preparedness. • A collaborative attitude and willingness to receive and apply constructive feedback. • Initiative in researching, testing, and implementing innovative teaching technologies. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple subject areas and instructional responsibilities. • A learner-centred approach that encourages active participation and makes learning enjoyable, meaningful, and challenging. Additional Duties: The instructor may be assigned other responsibilities consistent with the role, including participation in curriculum development projects, digital content production, academic intervention programmes, and other initiatives supporting the National Virtual School. Requirements Qualifications and Experience Essential Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education, Education, or a related field from a recognized institution. • Formal teacher training or professional certification in primary education. • Minimum three (3) years of teaching experience at the primary level, including demonstrated experience preparing students for PEP. • Strong subject-matter knowledge and proven instructional competence in Science and Social Studies. • Demonstrated ability to teach Mathematics and Language Arts effectively at the primary level. • Sound knowledge of Jamaica's National Standards Curriculum (NSC) and Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessment framework. • Demonstrated competence in integrating digital technologies into teaching and learning. • Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and online teaching platforms. • Ability to develop interactive digital learning resources, assessments, and engaging instructional presentations. Preferred Qualifications and Experience • Experience teaching Grade 6 students and preparing learners for PEP examinations. • Demonstrated success in improving student performance in Science and Social Studies. • Experience teaching in a virtual or blended learning environment. • Practical experience using gamification or game-based learning to enhance student participation and achievement. • Proficiency with educational applications such as Nearpod, Kahoot!, Quizizz/Wayground, Wordwall, or comparable platforms. • Experience using AI-assisted instructional tools, digital simulations, interactive whiteboards, and multimedia technologies. • Experience creating digital assessments, recorded lessons, and self-paced learning activities. • Familiarity with instructional design principles and the development of online learning content.