Job Opportunities

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

VACANCY NO: IRC 2604

Duties: The successful candidates will be expected to:

1. Facilitate the learning process of young children from the age of 0-5 years;
2. Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, which is multi
3. Cultural and relevant for young children.
4. Monitor and evaluate children’s daily programs.
5. Assess individual children’s development and generate progress reports.
6. Ensures the health and safety of the children.
7. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements: (a) Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development and Education / Family and Consumer Sciences / Home Economics with an area of emphasis in Early Childhood Development (b) A teaching permit from the Ministry of Basic Education (MOBE) (c) Experience in working with young children in a preschool setting and a Master’s degree in Child Development / Early Childhood Education will be an added advantage.

PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO UB GRADUATE STUDENTS

Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, fax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date

Send complete documentation to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2392; Fax (267) 318 5096; E-mail: Educaio@ub.ac.bw.

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111).

 NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date: 25th July 2025