2026 Teaching Internship - Primary Teachers (Tatu International School)

Key Responsibilities

• Environment & Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
• Instructional Planning: Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work, and lesson plans.
• Resource Management: Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in both learning activities and imaginative play.
• Student Care: Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Holistic Development: Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games.
• Classroom Preparation: Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor/outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Evaluation & Reporting: Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide written reports to the Principal, other school leaders, and parents.
• Record Keeping: Monitor and keep records/reports of the children’s progress and development.
• Personalized Instruction: Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Student Assimilation: Assist arriving children in transitioning to the school environment (greeting, removing outerwear, selecting activities).
• Behavior Management: Establish and enforce rules for behavior, policies, and procedures to maintain order.
• Experiential Learning: Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, and guide students in learning from these activities.
• Professional Growth: Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

About You

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Education: Currently enrolled or have completed a teacher training course (Bachelor of Education, Primary Teacher Education, ECDE, etc.).
• Recommendations: Strong recommendations from high school, teacher training institution and/or an educational institution you have worked with.
• Commitment: Aspire to join Nova Pioneer as an employee when the opportunity arises.
• Passion: Genuine passion for children.
• Technological Proficiency: Good working skills with technology such as G-Suite, Zoom, Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability: Flexible and open to change—able to handle uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity well.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues and addressing these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
• Culture Fit: Excited about our organisational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.
• Leadership: Desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Nova Pioneer careers portal. To apply, go to Nova Pioneer on novapioneer.applytojob.com.