Job description
School Description:
In February 2013 we opened a unique parent-initiative
kindergarten in Gulu and for the new year starting February 2015 through
December we are looking for a new teacher .
kindergarten in Gulu and for the new year starting February 2015 through
December we are looking for a new teacher .
The international kindergarten employs a Ugandan
assistant teacher, having a teacher-child-ratio of maximum 15 children per 2
teachers. Children are from international and local families and from diverse
socio-economic backgrounds. Language spoken in school is English though many
children also speak Acholi and/or European languages. Children’s ages are
between three and five years old. Class hours are from 8.30 am to 1 pm Monday
to Friday. The school runs on the Ugandan academic calendar, so there are 3 (12
week) terms in a year with approximately one month break betw
assistant teacher, having a teacher-child-ratio of maximum 15 children per 2
teachers. Children are from international and local families and from diverse
socio-economic backgrounds. Language spoken in school is English though many
children also speak Acholi and/or European languages. Children’s ages are
between three and five years old. Class hours are from 8.30 am to 1 pm Monday
to Friday. The school runs on the Ugandan academic calendar, so there are 3 (12
week) terms in a year with approximately one month break betw
een each. The
academic year begins in February.
The school started as a unique initiative in Gulu,
northern Uganda as the only Kindergarten with a child-centred approach to early
childhood education/development. As parents, we were inspired by the ideas of
Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and we aim to draw from the best of these.
We are open to new ideas, and would want a teacher who has vision, creativity,
and would enjoy the freedom to shape the character of the school.
northern Uganda as the only Kindergarten with a child-centred approach to early
childhood education/development. As parents, we were inspired by the ideas of
Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and we aim to draw from the best of these.
We are open to new ideas, and would want a teacher who has vision, creativity,
and would enjoy the freedom to shape the character of the school.
Also, the parents rotate organizing special activities
each term, e.g. yoga, music day, swimming and excursions to the ropes course
and climbing wall run by one of the parents.
each term, e.g. yoga, music day, swimming and excursions to the ropes course
and climbing wall run by one of the parents.
Location
The school is in Gulu, northern Uganda. We, the
founding parents, all think this is a great place to live. The weather is
temperate with wet and dry seasons, ideal for year round BBQs. It is a
friendly, lively, and growing town. Although in the past the region was
affected by a war between the notorious LRA and the government of Uganda, the
area has been secure since 2006. There are restaurants, banks, supermarkets and
modern amenities (usually) available. During term breaks there will also be
ample time to explore the rest of the country, which has much to offer, from
white water rafting on the great NileRiver, to gorillas, game drives, beautiful
national parks, waterfalls , etc.
founding parents, all think this is a great place to live. The weather is
temperate with wet and dry seasons, ideal for year round BBQs. It is a
friendly, lively, and growing town. Although in the past the region was
affected by a war between the notorious LRA and the government of Uganda, the
area has been secure since 2006. There are restaurants, banks, supermarkets and
modern amenities (usually) available. During term breaks there will also be
ample time to explore the rest of the country, which has much to offer, from
white water rafting on the great NileRiver, to gorillas, game drives, beautiful
national parks, waterfalls , etc.
What we are looking for:
We are open to new graduates and seasoned teachers
alike with an educational background and/or practical experiences in the field
of early childhood development and/or as a kindergarten teacher particularly
child centred and child-led learning. A successful candidate will benefit from
an open adventurous, self-motivated and flexible posture to life and require an
ability to accept and understand children where they are and help them to grow
in curiosity and a love of learning.
alike with an educational background and/or practical experiences in the field
of early childhood development and/or as a kindergarten teacher particularly
child centred and child-led learning. A successful candidate will benefit from
an open adventurous, self-motivated and flexible posture to life and require an
ability to accept and understand children where they are and help them to grow
in curiosity and a love of learning.
It is important to us that the successful teacher will
foster an appreciation in our kids for differences at the same time not reinforcing
but creating an oasis from and challenge to pervasive (sometimes destructive)
attitudes about gender, race, economic disparities and special needs—all of
which effect our kids in various ways.
foster an appreciation in our kids for differences at the same time not reinforcing
but creating an oasis from and challenge to pervasive (sometimes destructive)
attitudes about gender, race, economic disparities and special needs—all of
which effect our kids in various ways.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching
young children in an international environment with creative ideas: arts and
crafts, sports, outdoor activities, basic literacy, social skills/character
development, etc. for a one year commitment (with the possibility to extend).
young children in an international environment with creative ideas: arts and
crafts, sports, outdoor activities, basic literacy, social skills/character
development, etc. for a one year commitment (with the possibility to extend).
Main responsibilities include:
1) Leading joint lesson planning with assistant
teacher, including organizing materials and classroom.
teacher, including organizing materials and classroom.
2) Teaching (the most amazing group of Kindergartners
EVER—they really are awesome).
EVER—they really are awesome).
3) Providing termly assessments to parents.
4) Mentoring and continuing professional development
with assistant teacher through reading, discussion and regular debriefing and
feedback.
with assistant teacher through reading, discussion and regular debriefing and
feedback.
We would welcome someone who can fund raise or raise
support to sustain their time here. Our school has a tuition scale, which
enables us to include children from extremely low-income families as well as
those who earn international non-profit wages. We are then able to cover a
modest budget for educational materials and running costs. Our ability to do
this is dependant on finding a voluntary Lead Teacher who is native (or fluent)
in English. We welcome your interest in service and filling this important
need.
support to sustain their time here. Our school has a tuition scale, which
enables us to include children from extremely low-income families as well as
those who earn international non-profit wages. We are then able to cover a
modest budget for educational materials and running costs. Our ability to do
this is dependant on finding a voluntary Lead Teacher who is native (or fluent)
in English. We welcome your interest in service and filling this important
need.
How to apply
To apply please send a letter of interest and attached
CV via email to:
CV via email to:
hollyeporter@gmail.com
Please also feel free to contact us if you are
interested or if you have any questions. We could also skype to get to know
each other. We are happy to help with finding accommodation, settling in,
orienting the new teacher to life in Gulu, etc.
interested or if you have any questions. We could also skype to get to know
each other. We are happy to help with finding accommodation, settling in,
orienting the new teacher to life in Gulu, etc.
