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.
Requirements
• 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.