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AsOne Ministries | Nursery Teacher

AsOne Ministries is a non-profit organization making disciples of Jesus and creating

sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and agriculture that holistically

address poverty in rural, underserved communities. We exist to end spiritual, relational,

and economic poverty one community at a time across Uganda. Our approach

concentrates on individual communities through a process of personal and communal

transformational development.

Position Summary: A nursery teacher is to facilitate the holistic development of young

children by creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.

Position Details

● Full time

● Based in one community, but some travel required

● Contract negotiations and renewals are yearly

● Reports to the Head Teacher

Role Responsibilities

● Curriculum planning: Designing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans

and activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development

of young children

● Classroom management: Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning

environment conducive to the needs of nursery- aged children

● Instruction and interaction: Providing instruction and guidance to children

through structured and unstructured activities, including storytelling, music, and

movement, arts and craft, and free play

● Individual support: Recognizing and addressing the diverse needs and abilities of

each child, including those with special needs

● Assessment and progress monitoring: Observing and assessing children’s

development and progress, maintaining records of their achievements and

milestones, and communicating with parents about child growth and

development.

● Parent involvement: Establishing and maintaining open, positive communication

with parents or caregivers, including conducting parent - teacher meetings,

sharing progress reports and providing resources and support for parents

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● Collaborating: Collaborating with other nursery teachers and staff members, as

well as external professionals such as speech therapists or psychologists, to

support the holistic development of children

● Professional development: Engaging in ongoing professional development

opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay informed about best skills and

stay informed about best practices

● Health and safety: Ensuring the health, safety, and well- being of children at all

times by following proper hygiene practices

● Culture sensitivity and inclusion: Creating an inclusive and culturally responsive

learning environment that respects and celebrates diversity

● Positive behavior management: Implementing positive behavior management

strategies to promote self-discipline, cooperation and respect among children

Position Qualifications

● Certificate in child development course

● At least 2 years of experience as a nursery teacher

● Excellent team player and good at creating team work

● Works effectively as part of a team

● Strong organization skills

● Creativity and flexibility

● Patience and empathy

● Excellent communication skill

● Knowledge of child development

Characters and Personalities

● Humble, hungry and smart

● Jesus Centered

● A leader of leaders

● Outgoing and has good communication skills

● Single or married with one spouse

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