Job Summary

Kardan represents the most recognizable brand in the education sector in Afghanistan with over a decade of experience in providing primary, secondary, and post-secondary education services. With a focus on innovation and renewal, Kardan has been at the forefront of a vigorous drive to enhance the quality of education offered in the country. Kardan University is considered the leading university in Afghanistan with accredited education programs, partnerships and affiliations with Universities around the world.

Furthermore, Kardan currently provides primary, secondary, and pre-school education services in Kabul city. With over 1850 current students, Kardan’s primary and secondary schools are market leaders and the trusted education partners of parents. Kardan’s cumulative experience and expertise renders the organization uniquely positioned to provide international standard primary and secondary education in the country.

Kardan intends to consolidate its position as market leader in the education sector by developing a complete schooling system that builds on international best practices. Over the past several decades’ technology integration in the education sector has resulted in significant improvement in student engagement and success around the world. Similar technology integration may significantly improve accessibility and quality of education in Afghanistan.

Kardan aims to establish an international digital school system that integrates global best practices with national curriculum. The school will be established initially at the Pre-school and Primary school levels and thereafter progressively expand to a high school level. It is intended that this system could eventually serve as an alternative to the existing MoE standards. Core elements of our strategy rely on the following principals:

• Application of international standard curriculum: Leverage existing best practices, integrate local MoE curriculum requirements, uplift pedagogical practices;
• Integration of technology and digital content: Enhanced focus on digital content and curriculum with technology deployment in teaching methods;
• Establishment and perfection of a model school: Custom built facilities and campus with focus on student experience and teaching excellence;

The implementation of a standard education system relies on competent and qualified cadre of faculty. Kardan intends to recruit 25 teachers at the Pre-school and Primary school level (Pre-K-Grade6). The preferred candidates will demonstrate strong interest and passion for teaching.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement the curriculum in accordance with the stipulated publisher standards.
• Implement individual learning paths for students based on their interest and learning needs;
• Support student learning through the implementation of digital apps, learning aids, and additional digital learning material;
• Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the school schedule, policies, and guidelines;
• Work with the designated coordinator, vice principal in delivering in implementing international best practices in education;
• Provide opportunities for students to access and use technology, resources and information as they engage in learning;
• Engage students in creative thinking and integrated or interdisciplinary learning experiences;
• Ensure student safety inside and outside classroom;
• Conduct student assessment, maintain records, and work with school leadership in delivering all administrative duties;
• Assist in the use of student assessment data to guide changes in instruction and practice, to improve student learning;
• Work with the school management and other faculty members to ensure that the school is a safe place for student and staff;

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience teaching at a private school in Afghanistan;
• Possess at a minimum an undergraduate degree in their field of teaching;
• Expert level fluency in English, Dari or Pashto.
• Education and training in digital learning and digital education, strong technology orientation

Submission Guidelines

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume with a cover letter to jobs@kardan.edu.af