Literacy Teacher/Lead at Kisomo Foundation

About the Role

• MCEDO School, in partnership with Kisomo Foundation, is seeking a passionate and adaptable Literacy Teacher to inspire and support a diverse group of students in developing their reading and writing skills. We are looking for a dynamic educator who can engage children, assess their individual learning needs, and foster a love for literacy in an ever-changing classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and interactive literacy lessons tailored to different student levels.
• Adapt lesson plans based on real-time student needs rather than rigid structures.
• Maintain a positive and energetic classroom atmosphere, inspiring children to work hard and improve.
• Assess and track student progress through ongoing observation and data collection.
• Share student progress data weekly with English teachers to ensure coordinated support.
• Be flexible in handling schedule changes and student absences at short notice.
• Provide detailed progress reports to Kisomo Foundation for UK donor updates.

Key Qualities & Skills

• Energetic & inspiring – able to ‘perform’ lessons to captivate students.
• Adaptable & responsive – can modify lesson pacing and content based on student engagement.
• Analytical & observant – capable of quickly assessing student literacy levels.
• Collaborative – works closely with other teachers and shares insights on student progress.
• Organized & data-driven – keeps accurate records of student performance and challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) with at least 2 years of experience OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education (English/Literature) with prior experience in a literacy program.
• This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young learners while contributing to a program that values innovation and adaptability in education.