Nafasi ya kazi :- Diploma Teacher -Early Childhood Development -Zanzibar at Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) September 2026

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

• 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;
• 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.
• 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 contacts of three references

Sector
Social Development

About the Agency
The Madrasa Early Childhood Programme (MECP), an affiliate of the Aga Khan Foundation, was established in East Africa in the 1980s to improve access and quality of Early Childhood care and services in marginalized communities on the Coast of Kenya, Zanzibar and Uganda. As a locally rooted entity with an entirely local staff, MECP has been a driving force in championing affordable, high-quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs for the past four decades.

MECP works with key stakeholders to deliver (ECD) interventions for children ages 0-8. MECPs have been working closely with governments to enhance delivery of quality ECD interventions focusing on supporting front-line education and health workers and influencing ECD policy and practice, including quality teacher training. To date, MECP has trained over 8,000 teachers and reached over 1 million children. MECP’s technical proficiency spans across various domains, including teacher capacity development, curriculum design, community engagement, and program evaluation. Graduates of MECP have successfully and consistently transitioned to higher levels of education, and over 10,000 have gained employment as ECD teachers, head teachers, caregivers, and community development workers.

How to Apply:
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