Background

TEACH Rwanda (TR) is an International NGO (INGO) in Rwanda and a 501(c)3 in the US. TEACH Rwanda’s mission is to enrich children’s lives by establishing world-class early childhood and primary teacher education in Rwanda through teacher capacity-building. We operate a demonstration pre- and primary school, Bright School (BS), in Muhanga that exemplifies a play-based approach using Rwanda’s Competence-based Curriculum (CBC).

Bright School, supported and operated by TEACH Rwanda, is dedicated to providing quality education that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and academic excellence. Bright School offers a unique environment that emphasizes play, projects, and practical experiences to deeply engage students. TEACH Rwanda supports Bright School by providing guidance, professional development, and a framework aimed at maintaining teaching quality and promoting continuous improvement. Together, they work to nurture confident, curious learners ready to thrive in a changing world.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Upper Primary Teacher to join our core team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of mathematics and science (SME) and the skills to support upper primary students; including preparation for national exams in mastering core concepts, applying problem-solving skills, developing critical thinking and offering a nurturing and enabling environment. The ideal candidate should be committed to creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that motivates students to achieve their best academically, build confidence for exam success, and develop into well-rounded individuals. They should recognise that education is not solely about academic achievement, but also about nurturing creativity, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and a lifelong love of learning.

In addition to their core subject responsibilities which will taught across both P5 classes, teachers will be expected to deliver engaging, thematic-based learning experiences that align with the SRS curriculum using both the indoor and outdoor environment. Bright School teachers are expected to be flexible and adaptable and willing to teach across different grade levels and subjects as well as to fulfill various roles within the school community. Once recruited, candidates will be expected to join our in-house four-week module programme in order to learn the theory behind our approach to teaching and learning, and start their life-long journey of growth and self-improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a class culture that embodies respect, kindness, integrity, inclusivity, equality, open-mindedness, child-agency, play, discipline, hard work and community.
• Plan and deliver effective, play and project-based and science lessons aligned with the CBC, tailored to the educational needs, abilities, and achievement levels of individual students and groups, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Use a variety of actively engaging, hands-on teaching methods to engage students and promote a love for and strong understanding of mathematics and science.
• Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, attainment, and behaviour of students using TR and BS tools.
• Work closely and collaboratively with partner teachers, to jointly plan and coordinate teaching strategies that ensure a coherent and inclusive learning experience.
• Maintain high expectations among students and safeguard their health and safety at all times.
• Participate actively in school assemblies and other school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop learning resources and support extracurricular activities.
• Work closely with the school administration and TEACH Rwanda teams to support professional growth and ensure quality teaching.
• Participate in on-going professional development and contribute to school improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• A2 qualification in teaching Mathematics and Science with a TTC certificate in SME.
• Strong spoken English language skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire young learners
• Commitment to putting the child at the centre of learning
• Understanding of play-based learning, and experience of its practical application
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Passion for mathematics and science
• Design projects that facilitate open-ended, inquiry-based, hands-on, playful exploration-based, cross-curricular and collaborative engagement from learners

• Create a class culture that embodies respect, kindness, integrity, inclusivity, equality, open-mindedness, child-agency, play, discipline, hard work and community.
• Plan and deliver effective, play and project-based and science lessons aligned with the CBC, tailored to the educational needs, abilities, and achievement levels of individual students and groups, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Use a variety of actively engaging, hands-on teaching methods to engage students and promote a love for and strong understanding of mathematics and science.
• Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, attainment, and behaviour of students using TR and BS tools.
• Work closely and collaboratively with partner teachers, to jointly plan and coordinate teaching strategies that ensure a coherent and inclusive learning experience.
• Maintain high expectations among students and safeguard their health and safety at all times.
• Participate actively in school assemblies and other school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop learning resources and support extracurricular activities.
• Work closely with the school administration and TEACH Rwanda teams to support professional growth and ensure quality teaching.
• Participate in on-going professional development and contribute to school improvement initiatives.

• Strong spoken English language skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire young learners
• Commitment to putting the child at the centre of learning
• Understanding of play-based learning, and experience of its practical application
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Passion for mathematics and science
• Design projects that facilitate open-ended, inquiry-based, hands-on, playful exploration-based, cross-curricular and collaborative engagement from learners

• A2 qualification in teaching Mathematics and Science with a TTC certificate in SME.