Diploma Teacher -Early Childhood Development -Zanzibar

Formation / Diplômes

The position The Diploma Teacher will support the delivery of diploma-level teacher education at the Madrasa Teacher Training College. Responsible for preparing student teachers to apply the Competency-Based Curriculum through child-centred, play-based, inclusive Education and gender-responsive teaching approaches. It Includes teaching, assessment, curriculum and learning material development, student mentoring, supervision of teaching practice and participation in academic quality assurance. The position will contribute to MECP-Z’s efforts to strengthen the preparation of new diploma level ECD and Inclusive Education educators and develop teachers who can effectively support diverse learners, including children with disabilities. Key Responsibilities Advertisement

• Deliver assigned diploma-level courses;
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching materials;
• Use competency-based, learner-centered and participatory teaching approaches;
• Assess and provide feedback to student teachers;
• Supervise teaching practice and practical placements;
• Mentor and coach student teachers;
• Contribute to curriculum review and development;
• Integrate gender-responsive and inclusive pedagogy;
• Develop contextualized and low-cost learning materials;

Participate in academic meetings, quality assurance and institutional development; and support research, innovation and professional learning The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education/development, Education, Pre-Primary Education or a related field;

Expérience

• Relevant teaching and/or teacher-training experience;
• Knowledge of ECD pedagogy and Competency-Based Curriculum;
• Good understanding of child-centered and play-based learning; and

Strong communication, facilitation and mentoring skills.

• Postgraduate in ECD/Education will be an added advantage.
• Experience in ECD, CBC, gender-responsive pedagogy, safeguarding, disability inclusion, Universal Design for Learning, teacher education or curriculum development will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, and fluency in English.
• Strong leadership skills with diverse competencies in an organisation, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and M&E.
• Strong ICT skills and experience operating with Microsoft and emerging new software.

Autres informations

• Diversity, Inclusion, and safeguarding: Ensure MECP’s pluralistic values are demonstrated internally, and externally, and all programming is respectful and inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, and disability.
• Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries of the organisation.
• MECPZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment”) Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV including

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