Primary Trained Teacher - Literacy 1 & 2

Job Details

AsOne Ministries is a Christ-centered, non-profit organization committed to making disciples of Jesus and creating sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and agriculture in rural, underserved communities across Uganda.

As a Primary Trained Teacher – Literacy 1 & 2 at Namutumba Community, Uganda, you will teach Literacy 1 (local language literacy) and Literacy 2 (English literacy) to lower primary classes (P1–P3) under the national thematic curriculum, building learners' foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. You will nurture well-rounded, spiritually rooted, and academically prepared students while upholding the professional code of conduct for educators. This is a Full Time position (8 hours) with deadline Friday, September 11, 2026. Salary not disclosed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lesson plans and schemes of work for Literacy 1 and 2, aligned with the national thematic curriculum and school requirements.
• Teach engaging, inclusive, and Christ-centered lessons that build phonemic awareness, letter-sound knowledge, decoding, and early reading fluency in both local language and English.
• Develop learners' oral language, vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills as a foundation for literacy acquisition.
• Guide learners through early writing skills, including handwriting, spelling, and simple sentence construction.
• Use structured, age-appropriate methods (e.g., phonics, look-and-say, guided reading) suited to lower primary learners.
• Provide remedial support to learners struggling with foundational literacy, following the school timetable.
• Assess and evaluate learner progress in Literacy 1 and 2 through formative and summative tools, including oral reading assessments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and varied paces of literacy acquisition.
• Prepare and use appropriate teaching aids, readers, charts, and instructional materials to enhance literacy learning.
• Maintain a positive, disciplined, and inclusive learning environment suited to lower primary learners.
• Provide guidance and nurturing support appropriate to developmental needs and supervise learners during class, break time, and other activities.
• Uphold Christian values and integrate Biblical principles into classroom discussions and stories.
• Maintain accurate class records including attendance, inventory, literacy assessments, and progress reports.
• Participate in internal examinations: setting, administering, and marking Literacy 1 and 2 assessments.
• Engage with parents and guardians through regular communications and meetings, including guidance on supporting literacy at home.
• Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to enhance school-wide literacy programs and reading culture and participate in devotions, fellowships, and outreach programs.
• Reflect on teaching practices, attend staff development sessions, and stay current with educational research and early-grade literacy methodologies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Teacher or administration.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Grade III Certificate or Diploma in Primary Education from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration/license with the Ministry of Education and Sports, where applicable.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in primary education, with proven ability and hands-on experience teaching P1, P2, and/or P3 classes.
• Solid understanding of the thematic curriculum, early-grade literacy methodologies, and Literacy 1 and 2 teaching strategies.
• Fluency in the relevant local language used for Literacy 1 instruction, in addition to English.
• Proficient in lesson planning, classroom delivery, and learner assessment for lower primary literacy.
• Strong classroom management and learner engagement techniques suited to young children.
• Ability to integrate simple teaching aids and technology into literacy instruction.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate records and reporting learner progress.
• Patient, caring, and nurturing disposition toward young learners with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, punctuality, and professionalism and creative, resourceful approach to engaging young learners.
• Demonstrated personal Christian faith and commitment to Christ-centered education and team player who works well with colleagues and leadership.