Creative Overview:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Program Overview:
The five-year READ II project, funded by USAID, will boost the quality of literacy instruction and student support, reaching out to children at risk of failure and dropout caused by cognitive, emotional and physical effects of hunger, violence, and displacement. READ II seeks to better equip teachers with effective early grade reading instruction techniques and materials in seven mother-tongue languages and English, while simultaneously building a culture of reading in the school, home and community.
THE CREATIVE WAY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers are eager participants in the growth and development of children. They are caring and supportive of children and enjoy playing with and guiding children to explore, discover, and learn.
Position Purpose:
The Head Teacher will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Creative Way Early Childhood Education Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She will guide the daily planning of activities for the children, as well as for the other ECE teacher, and School Assistant.
Key Responsibilities:
In general, the Head Teacher and all other teachers at the Center will have, as part of their daily routine, the responsibilities to:
Specifically, the Head Teacher and other teachers will be responsible for:
The Creative Way teachers will be responsible for introducing children from the ages of 3 to 6 into the world of organized schooling. The teachers will use a variety of educational methods, including storytelling, creative play, songs, problem solving, self/group exploration, and formal instruction. The teachers must be creative, open- minded, flexible, kind, caring, and supportive. They must easily communicate with children and understand their educational and emotional needs. They must be organized, patient, dependable, resourceful, and creative.