Virtual Instructor – PEP Grades 4–6

This is a remote position.

Job Summary

The Virtual Instructor – PEP Grades 4-6 will plan and deliver engaging online lessons that strengthen learners’ knowledge, skills and readiness for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessments. The instructor will use effective virtual teaching, assessment and student-performance-monitoring strategies to support improved outcomes.

Working Hours and Teaching Load

• Available between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
• Available for Saturday classes, where required.
• Teach a minimum of two subject classes, consisting of three sessions per week per subject.
• Saturday instructors may be assigned up to six (6) teaching hours, based on programme needs.
• Attend planning meetings, training and assessment-related activities as scheduled.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate interactive online lessons aligned with the National Standards Curriculum for Grades 4–6.
• Teach assigned PEP subjects, including Mathematics, Language Arts, Science and/or Social Studies.
• Develop differentiated lessons, exercises, quizzes and enrichment activities that address varied learning needs.
• Use online learning tools, multimedia and collaborative activities to promote active participation.
• Administer and mark assessments; provide clear feedback to learners and parents, where required.
• Monitor attendance, participation, progress and assessment data to identify learners requiring support.
• Maintain accurate student-performance and assessment records.
• Participate in professional development and remain open to upskilling in online instruction and educational technology.
• Comply with programme schedules, reporting requirements and quality-assurance standards.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised undergraduate degree in Education or a related discipline; graduate-level education is preferred.
• At least three (3) years’ teaching experience in a school setting.
• Demonstrated experience teaching the National Standards Curriculum at the primary level, particularly Grades 4–6.
• Strong knowledge of PEP assessment expectations and primary-level assessment practices.

Required Competencies

• Sound knowledge of the Grades 4–6 curriculum and PEP readiness strategies.
• Ability to design learner-centred, differentiated and engaging online lessons.
• Strong digital literacy and confidence using virtual teaching platforms and educational technology.
• Knowledge of best practices in remote instruction, online learner engagement and virtual classroom management.
• Effective assessment, student-performance monitoring and intervention-planning skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.