Kids Alive International (www.kidsalive.org) is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of vulnerable children and families. We believe that every child deserves a chance to live a life free from fear and trauma. Through our comprehensive programs and resources, we work to transform communities through a holistic approach that melds evidence-based practices with biblical principles.
Justice that heals. Bonds that mend.
We are seeking qualified, self-motivated, result oriented, passionate, and empathetic individuals to fill the following positions:
1. DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER – Mongu
Duties
- To be responsible for a specific class or age group of children as directed by the head teacher.
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the school.
- Implementing the KAI policies on equal opportunity issues for all staff and pupils in relation to sex, gender, race, disability and special needs
- Comply with KAZ/KAI and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children.
- The development, organization and implementation of the school’s policy for the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils and their personal and health education within a KAZ/KAI and Christian context.
- To plan and organize school outings, study tours, spiritual programs and other educational programs for the learners.
- Assist in developing the school budget and monitor the school supply stock
- To ensure that school policies on curriculum, teaching and learning styles, assessment, recording and reporting are done regularly and on time
- Ensuring that the individual pupil’s continuity of learning and effective progression of achievement are provided, using the core curriculum spreadsheets
- To contribute to good management practice by ensuring positive staff participation, effective communication and procedures.
- To demonstrate effective leadership, representation and liaison both within the school and other interested or involved persons or bodies.
- Monitoring, observing, and coaching teacher’s progress towards the implementation of the theory of change
- To contribute to the formulation of the school’s policies and procedures concerning resource management.
- To help in maintaining and developing effective communications and links with parents and to provide positive responses to concerns and problems regarding their children’s education.
- Seek opportunities to invite parents/ careers, members of the Church family, community, business or other organizations into the school to enhance and enrich the school and its value to the wider community.
Experience and Qualifications
- Diploma in Primary school teaching. Degree qualification in teaching is an added advantage.
- 2-4 years of experience working in a private school environment with not less than 2 years in a Deputy Head Teacher position or school management position.
- Registered with the Teachers Council of Zambia
- Understanding and appreciation of the challenges of working in a team, respecting and understanding the diversity of our people and cultures.
- Must be able to speak and write English, Lozi and Nyanja fluently
- A committed Christian with a personal faith in Jesus Christ and a heart for serving orphans and vulnerable children.
If you possess the above required minimum qualifications/abilities, send your Teaching Certificates, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Relevant Qualifications to KAZRecruit@kidsalive.org not later than 19th April 2025. All applications must clearly state their position of interest.
No late APPLICATIONS will be accepted.
Kids Alive Zambia is a legitimate employer, should you be asked for a fee during any stage of the application and/or recruitment process report to the relevant authorities or Kids Alive Zambia. If you are asked for money do not proceed with the process.
