Elementary School Teacher

About the role

Arise Educational Foundation, a non‑profit project of Arise e.V., runs a school in Kokrobite, Ghana, offering experiential education to under‑privileged children. The foundation seeks motivated elementary teachers to deliver a personalized, practical curriculum and support the school’s learning objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
• Utilise e‑learning platforms and online tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Organise classroom resources and maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Record and monitor pupil progress, adjusting instruction as needed.
• Coordinate school routines and extra‑curricular activities.
• Build positive relationships with parents and students.
• Stay updated on curricular revisions and educational trends.
• Participate in professional training organised by the foundation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education or a related field, with a valid teacher licence.
• Minimum three years of teaching experience in a recognised school, preferably with preschool or lower‑primary exposure.
• Strong knowledge of experiential education, classroom management and phonics teaching methods.
• Excellent verbal, written and organisational communication skills.
• Willingness to coordinate extra‑curricular programmes.

Required skills

• Zoom
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint