
Head of ECE (Early Childhood Education) at Silverleaf Academy
Job Role Insights
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Date posted
2025-03-09
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Closing date
2025-03-22
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Hiring location
Arusha
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Career level
Middle
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree Degree
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Experience
3 - 5 Years
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Quantity
1 person
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Gender
both
Job Description
The Head of ECE is responsible for overseeing the academic and developmental progress of students in Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2. Reporting to the Head Teacher, this role involves implementing the curriculum, managing the teaching team, tracking student progress, and ensuring that students meet the desired learning outcomes. The Head of ECE also plays a key role in supporting the holistic development of students through co-curricular programs and engaging with parents to promote a strong home-school partnership.
School Culture and Team Development
- Conduct performance evaluations for teaching staff, providing feedback on strengths and areas for development for Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2.
- In partnership with the head teacher to implement a yearly professional development vision for the school, yearly development calendar, weekly coaching and development experience of teammates, and ensure a strong performance appraisal system.
- Foster a positive and collaborative environment among teachers and staff for Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2
Implement and lead cultural activities and rituals for Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2.
- Facilitate a culture of self-awareness where teammates of Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2 value personal and professional development and are invested in feedback and growth.
- Conduct daily bi-weekly cultural, academic, and tech walkthroughs and observations for Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2.
Student Experience: Academic Performance, Student Development, Behavior and Co-curriculars
- Support the Head Teacher to Implement a yearly student experience vision and plan for the school.
- Support the Head Teacher to Implement a yearly and measurable plan to ensure that students are being developed academically, socially and emotionally and in their co-curriculars experience.
- Partnering with the School Manager and the Head Teacher to set targets for all academic metrics by grade level and by student.
- Attend weekly academic data meetings to ensure that the academic targets are being met.
- Implement targeted intervention programs for struggling students in Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2.
- Facilitate health and wellness programs for physical and mental well-being for Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2
- Facilitate student leadership opportunities, such as student councils for Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2.
- Attend biweekly Student Leaders meeting to ensure that student voice is guiding decision making and development.
- Ensuring that the child protection policy and child wellness policies are followed and leading the campus AAR as needed for Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2.
- Conduct weekly audits to ensure that the child protection protection policy and child wellness policies are followed on Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2.
- Ensuring that positive behavior practices are implementedFor Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2. Ensuring use of Class Dojo to reinforce behavior management Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2.
- Ensuring all issues of behavior concerns are addressed or escalated before the end of day of occurrence.
Ensure execution of co-curricular activities by coordinating with co-curricular co-ordinator and external partners, and ensuring activities are diverse, engaging, and aligned with development goals. Ensure a well-rounded club and sports program.
- Support participation in extracurricular competitions.
School Sustainability and Operations: Enrollment, Operational Efficiencies and Finance
- Work with the Head Teacher to ensure smooth day-to-day academic operations, including scheduling of teaching timetables, assessments schedules, and teaching & learning resources management.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety protocols and child protection policies for Daycare, KG 1 and KG 2.
Community Engagement : Parents, Community Members, Partner Organizations and Stakeholders
- Support the Head Teacher to Implement regular feedback mechanisms for all stakeholders, including parents, community members, and partners.
- Support the Head teacher to organize regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, set goals, and provide academic and behavioral updates. Ensure communication channels with parents are clear and consistent.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Education: Must have a teaching degree from a recognized Institution by the government of Tanzania.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role (e.g., Grade Coordinator, Head of Department).
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire teachers to achieve academic goals.
Experience in curriculum development and teacher training.
- Student-Centric Approach: Strong background in student assessment, development, and creating student-centered learning environments especially for ECE.
- Community Engagement: Experience in building relationships with parents and communities to support student success.
Languages: Proficiency in both English and Kiswahili.
Values:
The Head of ECE is expected to embody and promote the core values of Silverleaf Academy:
- Lead the Way: Practice empathy, serve as a role model, and demonstrate servant leadership.
- Speak, Listen, and Learn: Foster collaboration, share ideas, and respect diverse perspectives.
- Ask Why and Why Not: Encourage critical thinking, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Build for the Future: Equip students with the skills and mindsets needed for the world of tomorrow.
- Mission Focus: Commit to achieving clear goals and maintaining focus on academic and developmental outcomes.
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