European Schoolnet is currently looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and autonomous colleague to join the European School Education Platform and eTwinning team in Brussels as a Pedagogical Intern. During the 6-month internship the successful candidate will contribute to tasks related to creating and implementing professional development opportunities for teachers. The internship offers a versatile opportunity to work in an international non-profit organisation and closely with topics related to teaching and learning in a digitalised world. An employment offer is possible upon a successful completion of the internship.
MAIN TASKS:
An internship position is available in the pedagogical team responsible for the development of activities on the European School Education Platform and eTwinning. Tasks may include:
- Assist with planning and delivering professional development opportunities to teachers, both face-to-face (training courses and workshops) and online (e.g., via MOOCs and webinars), including course design, content creation and moderation.
- Support in the organization of the eTwinning annual conference, professional development workshops and other thematic conferences.
- Assist with identifying, designing and drafting pedagogical materials and content, such as teaching resources and lesson plans.
- Assist with the drafting of monitoring reports and other publications (analysing data, conducting interviews etc)
- Give support to animation of communities and networks of teachers.
- Any other relevant tasks.
PROFILE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., pedagogy, education science).
- Understanding of pedagogical issues and ability to deploy them in materials and processes to be used by end-users.
- Experience in online learning and distance education
- Knowledge about learning management systems (preferably Moodle)
- Experience of working in a school or with teachers desirable
- Experience in research methods desirable
- Excellent level of computer literacy (MS Office), with experience using educational technology
- Fluent written and spoken English. Additional languages are a plus.
- Strong communication, language and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills, positive attitude, and interest in learning by doing.
OFFER AND CONDITIONS
- Duration: 6-month internship starting in June 2023. Full-time working schedule from Monday to Friday.
- Benefits: A stipend of 1100 €/month net for the duration of the internship and travel expenses support to commute.
- Teleworking: Possibility to work three days from home from per week, and a limited number of days to telework from abroad.
- Renewal: Upon successful achievement, the internship can be followed by a CDD (Contract Duration Determinée – a fixed-term contract).
- Location: European Schoolnet, Rue de Treves, 61, Brussels, Belgium. The position requires living in Belgium.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be EU citizens or possess a valid work permit for Belgium.
HOW TO APPLY
Deadline for applications: Until the post is filled. Early application is recommended.
Please send your application by email to jobs@eun.org with email subject “ESEP pedagogical internship – LASTNAME”.
The email should include:
- Your CV and motivation letter in English, as a single PDF file (max. 3MB).
- The motivation letter should show how your background and interests fit the tasks planned for this position.
- Please mention also when you would be available to start if selected.
Interviews: Interviews will take place as soon as possible at distance or in person in Brussels. Due to the volume of applications, only pre-selected candidates will be notified.
ABOUT EUROPEAN SCHOOLNET:
European Schoolnet (www.eun.org) is the network of 34 European Ministries of Education, based in Brussels. As a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to bring innovation in teaching and learning to our key stakeholders: Ministries of Education, schools, teachers, researchers, and industry partners. Since its founding in 1997, European Schoolnet has used its links with education ministries to help schools make effective use of educational technologies, equipping both teachers and pupils with the skills to achieve in the knowledge society. In particular, we pledge to:
- Support schools in achieving effective use of ICT in teaching and learning
- Improve and raise the quality of education in Europe
- Promote the European dimension in education
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