Job Opportunity at Good Neighbors, Nursery Pre/School Teacher

Nursery Pre/School Teacher  

Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991. It was granted General Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The aim is to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. In Tanzania it was officially established on 2005 and our efforts work towards creating environment where children’s rights are protected and sustainable development of communities through empowerment, leadership and ownership.


Reports to: Senior Officer

Location:  Dar es Salaam (Madale)

Contract Duration: 3 months contract (July – October 2020)

The Nursery Pre/school teacher will be responsible to impart knowledge to the children by teaching them simple artwork such as drawing and painting, organize and participate in children recreational activities as well as providing instruction on health and personal habits in order to make sure that they fully develop mentally, socially and physically.

Duties and Responsibilities

Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans
Help children with homework and school work
Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs
Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books
Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls
Organize and participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips
Maintain a safe play environment: Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children
Communicate with children’s parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits:


Qualification, experiences and competencies

Certificate in early childhood education from a recognized training institution
Not less than eight months in teaching nursery school
Proficiency in official reports and communication skills
Collaboration and team building skills, problem solving skill
Creative and Innovative
Strategic in decision making
Flexibility
Knowledge of Microsoft Office


Application Instructions:

All applications should be sent with enclosed cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Division P.O. Box 33104 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania), detailed curriculum vitae containing complete names and addresses (postal, email, phone), together with names and contact details of three referees to: E-mail: hr.headoffice@goodneighbors.or.tz or through postal office or hand delivery to our office. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply for this post.


  • Deadline for application is not later than 30th June, 2020.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and emails.
  • Good Neighbors Tanzania will not be responsible for transport or/and accommodation during the interview, there will be no refund for the expenses incurred.