Pre-School Teacher

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a passionate and dedicated teacher to join their preschool in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Their school follows an emergent curriculum inspired by the renowned Reggio Emilia educational approach. If you have a genuine love for teaching young children and believe in the power of child-led learning, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in their lives.

Responsibilities:

• Create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and critical thinking.

• Foster a strong sense of community and collaboration among students, teachers, and parents.

• Observe and document children's progress and development and provide regular feedback to parents.

• Plan and facilitate a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, music, language development, sensory exploration, and outdoor play.

• Develop and implement an engaging documentation based on the Reggio Emilia approach and emergent curriculum.

• Support children's social and emotional development through positive guidance and modelling.

• Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to enhance the overall educational program.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in a preschool or early childhood setting.

• Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia educational approach or play based teaching and its principles.

• Passion for working with young children and a deep understanding of their developmental needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with parents, staff, and students.

• Creativity, flexibility, and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of individual learners.

• Fluency in English (both spoken and written) is required. Knowledge of Swahili is a plus.