Early Childhood Development & Education Specialist - Talent Pool

Role Overview Summary

As an Early Childhood Development and Education Specialist, you will advise local tutors on how to train students in an active and child-centred teaching methods. You will provide and facilitate training to in-service teachers on operational practices and resource development and monitor and report the inputs and outputs of the programme's interventions.

*Currently building pools for both National and International volunteers

Eligibility:

• Nationals: Individuals who are residents of Uganda, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone and are eager to contribute through volunteering within their country.
• International Candidates: from across the globe who have a strong desire to volunteer and engage in impactful work in these countries.

Ideal Applicant Summary

We're looking for a passionate and experienced education specialist to join an exciting new Education Programme to help strengthen the Early Years education system and the capacity of local teachers.

Essential Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or post-graduate degree in Early Childhood/Early Years Education.
• A minimum of 3-4 years’ experience teaching early childhood education focused on inclusive learning through play for children 3-6 years old.
• Fluent spoken and written English skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to audiences of different levels of experience and knowledge.
• Experience in producing accurate, evidence-based, reflective reports and case stories.
• Working knowledge of early childhood education learning through play.
• Extensive experience training early childhood care and education educators on learning through play pedagogies.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful

• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations

• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships

• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.