About the role
Job Summary
Brana Play School is seeking a passionate, patient, caring, and energetic Preschool Teacher who enjoys working with young children and is committed to supporting their early childhood development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, stimulating, and engaging learning environment that promotes children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through age-appropriate educational activities, play, and interaction.
2. Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement daily and weekly lesson plans in alignment with the school's curriculum and early childhood education standards.
Create a positive, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
Organize age-appropriate learning activities, games, storytelling, music, arts, and creative play.
Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
Encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and positive social interaction among children.
Monitor children's progress, identify developmental needs, and maintain appropriate progress records.
Communicate regularly and professionally with parents regarding children's development, behavior, and learning progress.
Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety at all times.
Ensure children's well-being and follow appropriate safeguarding, hygiene, and child protection practices.
Collaborate with fellow teachers and administrative staff in planning and implementing classroom and school-wide activities.
Manage classroom routines and children's behavior using positive and age-appropriate approaches.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and other school activities as required.
3. Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Preschool Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching experience in a preschool, kindergarten, or early childhood education setting.
Practical understanding of early childhood development, learning methods, and classroom management.
Experience in preparing lesson plans and organizing age-appropriate educational activities.
First Aid and basic child safeguarding training will be an added advantage.
4. Required Competencies and Skills
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Genuine passion and love for working with young children.
Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a nurturing attitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong classroom management and organizational abilities.
Creativity and the ability to develop engaging learning activities.
Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Strong sense of responsibility, professionalism, and integrity.
Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple classroom responsibilities.
Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
5. Language Requirements
Good command of English.
Knowledge of Amharic is an advantage.
Additional language proficiency will be considered an asset.
6. Personal Attributes
The successful candidate should be:
Caring, friendly, and approachable.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and proactive.
Responsible, trustworthy, and committed.
Patient and attentive to children's individual needs.
Passionate about early childhood learning and development.
Working at Brana Play School
- Private health coverFor you and your immediate family
- 25 days paid leavePlus all public holidays
- Home office budget30,000 ETB to set up your space
- Learning stipendAnnual budget for courses and conferences
- Parental leave16 weeks fully paid, all parents
- Transport allowanceMonthly stipend for commuting days