Leap Leader

Job Description

Hoste Hainse is looking for a Leap Leader to oversee and manage Collaborative Schools Network’s (CSN) responsibilities across four LEAP schools in Sarlahi, in coordination with the Project Co-Coordinator.

Purpose of the Role

• Ensure that all four LEAP (Lesson Plans, Educational Materials, and Pedagogical Support) schools in Sarlahi provide high-quality teaching and learning. 

• Build and maintain productive relationships with the municipality. 

This role reports to the Deputy Executive Director, who will monitor and evaluate the Leader’s performance and daily responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare LEAP Action Plan (LAP) in coordination with the Hoste Hainse Office. 

• Coach primary-level teachers to improve teaching quality by supporting the implementation of CSN lesson plans. 

• Observe teachers regularly (atleast one school per week) and provide clear, constructive feedback. Agree on practical action points to support improvement. 

• Follow a systematic and well-planned coaching approach, guided by CSN lesson plans. 

• Ensure effective use workbooks in classrooms to improve student learning. 

• Support and strengthen CSN’s relationship in Hoste Hainse Schools, working closely with the teachers to achieve program goals. 

• Lead and support scheduled school update meetings with the Education Officers, in coordination with the Project Coordinator. 

• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities twice a year across four Hoste Hainse LEAP schools, in coordination with the Hoste Hainse Office. 

• Lead teacher training in four Hoste Hainse LEAP schools in coordination with the Amaalya SK Foundation and CSN. 

• Track student progress using data from continuous assessments and foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) evaluations to inform support strategies. 

• Facilitate regular LEAP meetings with principals and maintain logbooks to ensure effective coordination and progress tracking.

• Collect the photos of students who are part of our Project 3k in co-ordination with the teachers and send it to Hoste Hainse Office.

• Weekly report regarding activities happening at the Hoste Hainse 4 schools.

• Co-create and develop education programs with local government.

Key Competencies

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to student learning and quality education outcomes. 

• Understands the challenges in public education and apply practical solutions to improve teaching and learning. 

• Ability to mentor and coach primary-level teachers and support School Leaders in instructional and management practices. 

• Well-organized and systematic, with the ability to manage multiple schools effectively. 

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with school staff, municipal officials, and other stakeholders. 

• Handles pressure, feedback, and operational challenges with professionalism. 

• Models effective teaching practices and provides constructive feedback to teachers. 

• Uses student performance and FLN data to guide improvement in students.