Primary Assistant Teacher

The Learning Ladder Montessori and Academy in Lusaka invites applications from qualified, dedicated and innovative educators to fill the position of Primary Assistant Teacher.

Location: Twinpalms Road, Kabulonga

Start Date: To be Communicated upon selection

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Key Competencies & Attributes

Interested candidates should submit: Application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Copies of academic and professional certificates, Copy of NRC and Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) certificate.

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Responsibilities

• Engage in planning, preparation, and feedback with the class teacher
• Be actively involved in the planning; suggesting ideas and strategies for upcoming units/topics
• Engage with and understand the daily/weekly plans
• Ensure the classroom is set up at the start of the day for the lessons planned
• Be actively engaged in teaching and learning at all times
• Reinforce the learning objective through specific questioning and demonstration techniques
• Work with children of ALL abilities and encourage independent working skills
• Discuss academic concerns immediately with the class teacher
• Be involved in progress meetings, as appropriate
• Teach individuals, small groups, and whole class activities and support learners as needs arise.
• Use collaborative talk and model expectations and high standards with the class teacher

Skills

• Strong classroom management and assessment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong understanding of learner-centered and inquiry-based teaching.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Highly organized, creative, and results-oriented.
• Passionate about teaching and committed to continuous professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Patient and child-focused
• Passionate about Montessori philosophy and early childhood education
• Creative, organised, and observant
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Primary Education
• Special needs Qualification is an added advantage
• Valid Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) registration.

How to Apply

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit: Application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Copies of academic and professional certificates, Copy of NRC and Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) certificate.

Subject should be Position e.g “Primary Assistant Teacher”

Deadline is 27th September, 2026