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Preschool Teacher

Teach English for 10 months to preschoolers in Senegal!

Kids and Babies Academy is hiring a preschool English teacher for September 2021 to June
2022.

KBA (Kids and Babies Academy) is located in the capital of Senegal, Dakar. 
Dakar is sunny and the weather is beautiful all year long. We are surrounded by the beach and have a beautiful coastline. The school is beachfront facing and we are in a very secure and safe area where the official US embassy school and French embassy school are located.


Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and implement classroom lesson plans.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and any other events as requested.
  • Assist and supervise children during all activities.
  • Develop, plan, and prepare materials for classroom activities in advance.
  • Ensure that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used properly.
  • Maintain the classroom keep, safe and organized.
  • Direct activities of assistant teachers in the classroom.
  • Communicate appropriate information to parents in a professional manner; maintain developmental profiles for children.
  • Submit daily and monthly reports
  • Schedule and conduct parent/teacher conferences twice a year.

Please attach your resume and letter of motivation to your application.

Posted: May 2021
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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LocationDakar, Senegal
Start DateSeptember 2021
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelEarly Childhood
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

Benefits/salary:

  • A monthly stipend will be given based on Senegal living standards.
  • Roundtrip airfare, lodging,laundry and cleaning will be provided.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Sweden
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred or other
  • Experience with children or willing to learn
  • Must be a fluent English speaker
  • No previous teaching experience needed.
  • Training will be provided.