Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
• The Preschool Teacher will assume the primary responsibility for delivering Early Childhood Development and Education (ECE) to our pre-schoolers. He/ she will play a pivotal role in overseeing and efficiently administering the preschool curriculum and programs, with the ultimate goal of delivering high-quality early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities:
• Curriculum Development:
Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote holistic development (cognitive, social, emotional, and physical) of preschoolers.
Integrate play-based learning strategies to make education enjoyable and meaningful.
• Classroom Management:
Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Foster a sense of community and cooperation among children.
Manages effectively the implementation of a performance management system in order to improve and sustain performance.
• Individualized Learning:
Recognize and cater to the unique needs and learning styles of each child.
Provide additional support or challenges as required.
• Parental Engagement:
Regularly communicate with parents regarding their child’s progress, activities, and upcoming events.
• Health and Safety:
Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.
Implement health and safety protocols, including emergency procedures.
• Assessment and Documentation:
Conduct ongoing assessments to track developmental milestones.
Maintain accurate records of each child’s progress and share feedback with parents.

• Professional Development:
Stay abreast of current early childhood education trends, methodologies, and best practices.
Participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills.

Reporting Relationships
• The preschool teacher will report to the Senior Community Development Officer

Qualifications:
– Diploma in Early Childhood Education or a related field. A degree is an added advantage.
– 3 to 4 years experience in solo pre-school teaching
– Teaching certification/license.
– CPR and First Aid certification.
– Police clearance

Skills and Attributes:
– Passion for working with young children.
– Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
– Creativity in lesson planning and implementation.
– Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

Working Conditions:
Full-time position with regular school hours.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter to the Country Director at HOPE Worldwide Zambia, Lusaka, via email at jobs@hopewwzambia.org 

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