Diploma Teacher -Early Childhood Development -Zanzibar at Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
Job snapshot
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is recruiting a Diploma Teacher -Early Childhood Development -Zanzibar. The position supports the systems that underpin day-to-day operations. The post is based in Dodoma, Tanzania, closing on Sep 20, 2026.
| Role | Diploma Teacher -Early Childhood Development -Zanzibar |
|---|---|
| Employer | Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) |
| Location | Dodoma, Tanzania |
| Deadline | Sep 20, 2026 |
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) maintains the database and application infrastructure behind its services.
Role overview
The Diploma Teacher will support the delivery of diploma-level teacher education at the Madrasa Teacher Training College.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to curriculum review and development.
- Integrate gender-responsive and inclusive pedagogy.
- Developing contextualized and low-cost learning materials.
- Key Responsibilities.
- Knowledge of ECD pedagogy and Competency-Based Curriculum.
- Strong leadership skills with diverse competencies in an organisation, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and M&E.
- Relevant teaching and/or teacher-training experience.
- Graduates of MECP have successfully and consistently transitioned to higher levels of education, and over 10,000 have gained employment as ECD teachers, head teachers, caregivers, and community development workers.
- Strong communication skills, written and oral, and fluency in English.
- The requirements.
- As a locally rooted entity with an entirely local staff, MECP has been a driving force in championing affordable, high-quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs for the past four decades.
- Diversity, Inclusion, and safeguarding: Ensure MECP's pluralistic values are demonstrated internally, and externally, and every programming is respectful and inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds covering, but not limited to, socio-economic status, religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, and disability.
- Strong communication, facilitation and mentoring skills.
- Deliver assigned diploma-level courses.
- MECPs have been working closely with governments to enhance delivery of quality ECD interventions focusing on supporting front-line education and health workers and influencing ECD policy and practice, covering quality teacher training.
- MECP works with key stakeholders to deliver (ECD) interventions for children ages 0-8.
- Responsible for preparing student teachers to apply the Competency-Based Curriculum via child-centred, play-based, inclusive Education and gender-responsive teaching approaches.
- Teacher capacity development, curriculum design, community engagement, and program evaluation.. This as well covers MECP's technical proficiency spans across different domains,.
- The position.
- Strong Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and experience operating with Microsoft and emerging new software.
- About the Agency.
- Use competency-based, learner-centered and participatory teaching approaches.
- MECPZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects every Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment").
- Advertisement.
- Assess and provide feedback to student teachers.
- To date, MECP has trained over 8,000 teachers and reached over 1 million children.
- Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards every staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries of the organisation.
- Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, and CV covering contacts of three references.
- Taking part in academic meetings, quality assurance and institutional development; and support research, innovation and professional learning.
- The position will contribute to MECP-Z's efforts to strengthen the preparation of new diploma level ECD and Inclusive Education educators and develop teachers who can effectively support diverse learners, covering children with disabilities.
- Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching materials.
- Mentor and coach student teachers.
- Good understanding of child-centered and play-based learning; and.
- It Includes teaching, assessment, curriculum and learning material development, student mentoring, supervision of teaching practice and participation in academic quality assurance.
- The Madrasa Early Childhood Programme (MECP), an affiliate of the Aga Khan Foundation, was established in East Africa in the 1980s to improve access and quality of Early Childhood care and services in marginalized communities on the Coast of Kenya, Zanzibar and Uganda.
- Social Development.
- Supervise teaching practice and practical placements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education/development, Education, Pre-Primary Education or a related field.
- Experience in ECD, CBC, gender-responsive pedagogy, safeguarding, disability inclusion, Universal Design for Learning, teacher education or curriculum development will be a useful extra.
- Postgraduate in ECD/Education will be a useful extra.
Key skills
How to apply
Apply through the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) careers portal for this teacher.
Apply on the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) site
Common questions
- What role is open?
- Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is recruiting a Diploma Teacher -Early Childhood Development -Zanzibar.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Dodoma, Tanzania.
- When does it close?
- The closing date is Sep 20, 2026.
- How do I apply?
- Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) site
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Diploma Teacher position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Diploma Teacher. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to The position The Diploma Teacher will support the delivery of diploma-level teacher education at the Madrasa Teacher Training College. Responsible for.
I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Sep 20, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
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