Early Childhood Teachers

St Thomas Primary School is a new, English medium primary school located in the Engaruka ya Chini
region run by the Anglican Diocese of Mount Kilimanjaro. The school accepted its first 60 students in
2025 into pre-primary year and aims to grow to its full complement of years pre-primary to Year 6
primary school pupils over the next 6 years. The vision of the school is to transform children’s lives
through the provision of high quality education in a Christian environment which will bring them into
a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

In anticipation of a further enrolment of 30 preschool aged children in 2026 The Diocese of Mount Kilimanjaro is seeking to appoint two teachers, with experience in early childhood education, to join existing staff in this exciting new school project in this rural part of Tanzania. Accommodation and relocation expenses will be provided for the successful applicants.
Appointments will be initially for one year, with a probation period of three months, and possible extension after a year subject to satisfactory performance review.

Key tasks
 Assist in the selection of children to enter pre-primary year in 2026
 Lead the development of the curriculum for pre-primary year
 Ensure that weekly activities are planned and lesson plans formulated for each school term
 Teach and monitor the children's learning and abilities
 Prepare children's reports
 Prepare children's examinations and marking
 Incorporate Scripture and Bible teaching into the curriculum
 Participate in school devotions
 Prepare classroom for class activities
 Identify and select appropriate instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying
needs
 Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
 Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
 Prepare classroom for class activities
 Perform any other duties as assigned

Essential qualifications and experience

• Diploma in early childhood education or Bachelor of education in early childhood education
• Fluent in written and spoken English Language, Maa and Swahili
• Preferably experienced as a preschool teacher.
• Patient with Children and able to keep order in the classroom.
• Good communication skills
• Good Time management skills and hard working
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

Other necessary qualities

• A strong, authentic Christian faith and acceptance of and adherence to values of Diocese of Mount Kilimanjaro
• Able to keep confidential information
• Well organized with excellent personal and class management skills
• Excellent work ethic, with close attention to detail
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
• Able to live on site in Engaruka
• Able to work as part of a small, professional implementation team
• Willingness for career development and to work with international teachers to promote best educational practice within St Thomas Primary School
• Be flexible, ready, willing and able to take on other roles within the school as need arises

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to stthomasengaruka@gmail.com