Early Childhood Teachers at St Thomas Primary School November 2025 - Nafasi za Kazi St Thomas Primary School
In anticipation of the further enrolments in 2026 The Diocese of Mount Kilimanjaro is seeking to appoint two
teachers 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
1. Assist in the selection of children to enter pre-primary year in 2026
2. Lead the development of the curriculum for pre-primary year
3. Ensure that weekly activities are planned and lesson plans formulated for each school term
4. Teach and monitor the children’s learning and abilities
5. Prepare children’s reports
6. Prepare children’s examinations and marking
7. Incorporate Scripture and Bible teaching into the curriculum
8. Participate in school devotions
9. Prepare classroom for class activities
10. Identify and select appropriate instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
11. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
12. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
13. Prepare classroom for class activities
14. 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
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to stthomasengaruka@gmail.com
