Infant Teacher at Midlands State University – Gweru
Employer: Midlands State University | Location: Gweru | Category: Education, Training & Teaching
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Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the Infant Teacher position. The duties and responsibilities are grouped into 5 main categories:
Teaching: The incumbent is expected to teach in accordance with the School and/or Department/Faculty guidelines and standards.
Infant School Service and Community Engagement: The incumbent should participate in all School and other University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences, and seminars.
Research: The incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits the learners, the Infant School, the Department/Faculty, and the University at large.
Innovations: Leading to tangible products and services.
Industrialisation: Through commercialisation of products.
Additional responsibilities include:
Curriculum and Instruction: Plan and implement a research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth, using play-based learning and inclusive practices for children of all abilities.
Health, Safety & Hygiene: Supervise children at all times, maintain sanitation standards, and assist with routines like meals and diapering.
Observation & Assessment: Conduct ongoing observations to assess each child’s progress, using data to inform instruction.
Classroom Environment: Create a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration.
Family Partnership: Build collaborative relationships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and shared goal setting.
Organising and taking learners for field excursions.
Administration: Maintain accurate child records, manage classroom supplies, and assist with accreditation paperwork.
Professionalism: Maintain strict confidentiality and engage in ongoing professional development.
Policy Compliance: Adhere to all university, centre, and relevant national/state early learning standards.
Attend to any other duties as assigned by the principal officers from time to time.
Teaching: The incumbent is expected to teach in accordance with the School and/or Department/Faculty guidelines and standards.
Infant School Service and Community Engagement: The incumbent should participate in all School and other University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences, and seminars.
Research: The incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits the learners, the Infant School, the Department/Faculty, and the University at large.
Innovations: Leading to tangible products and services.
Industrialisation: Through commercialisation of products.
Additional responsibilities include:
Curriculum and Instruction: Plan and implement a research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth, using play-based learning and inclusive practices for children of all abilities.
Health, Safety & Hygiene: Supervise children at all times, maintain sanitation standards, and assist with routines like meals and diapering.
Observation & Assessment: Conduct ongoing observations to assess each child’s progress, using data to inform instruction.
Classroom Environment: Create a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration.
Family Partnership: Build collaborative relationships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and shared goal setting.
Organising and taking learners for field excursions.
Administration: Maintain accurate child records, manage classroom supplies, and assist with accreditation paperwork.
Professionalism: Maintain strict confidentiality and engage in ongoing professional development.
Policy Compliance: Adhere to all university, centre, and relevant national/state early learning standards.
Attend to any other duties as assigned by the principal officers from time to time.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development and Child Protection.
- Bachelor of Education degree in Early Childhood Development and Child Protection with at least a 2.1 pass.
- Diploma in Primary Education or its equivalent.
- A minimum 3 years Teaching experience in the relevant field.
- Bachelor of Education degree in Early Childhood Development and Child Protection with at least a 2.1 pass.
- Diploma in Primary Education or its equivalent.
- A minimum 3 years Teaching experience in the relevant field.
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