Homeschool Teacher

Job Type: Onsite - Full Time
Education: Diploma
Experience: Expert
Vacancies: 1
Skills: Educational Therapy, Special Education, Language Education, Psychosocial Development

VACANCY: HOMESCHOOL TEACHER & CHILD DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Position: Full-time / Part-time (negotiable)

Working arrangement: Home-based education

Position Overview

We are looking for a patient, compassionate, experienced and enthusiastic Homeschool Teacher to provide a combination of early childhood education and emotional and behavioral development support for a 5-year-old child.

The ideal candidate should have a background in early childhood education and a good understanding of child psychology, emotional development, and positive behavioral support.

This position goes beyond conventional teaching. We are looking for someone who can create a supportive learning environment while helping the child develop emotional intelligence, self-regulation, social interaction, independence and positive behavioral habits.

1. Educational Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an age-appropriate homeschooling curriculum.

• Teach foundational literacy, numeracy, English, writing and basic science.

• Introduce creative learning through art, music, storytelling, building and practical activities.

• Develop age-appropriate problem-solving, critical thinking and cognitive skills.

• Use interactive, play-based and hands-on teaching methods.

• Incorporate movement and physical activities into daily lessons.

• Encourage curiosity, independent thinking and a love of learning.

• Monitor academic progress and prepare regular progress reports.

2. Emotional Development & Behavioral Support

• Help the child identify, understand and express emotions appropriately.

• Develop emotional regulation and frustration tolerance.

• Teach practical techniques for managing anger, disappointment and difficult emotions.

• Encourage impulse control and the ability to pause and think before acting.

• Develop patience, turn-taking, sharing and respect for personal boundaries.

• Help the child develop empathy and understand how his actions affect others.

• Teach appropriate ways to communicate needs and resolve conflicts.

• Reinforce positive behaviors through encouragement and positive reinforcement.

• Support the development of healthy social interaction and relationship-building skills.

3. Independence & Life Skills

• Encourage independent play and independent decision-making.

• Develop listening skills and the ability to follow instructions.

• Teach age-appropriate responsibility and daily routines.

• Encourage self-confidence and problem-solving.

• Help the child transition between activities and manage changes in routine.

• Promote independence rather than creating excessive dependence on adult assistance.

4. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology, Child Development or a related field.

• Previous experience teaching children aged 4–7 years.

• Additional training or experience in child psychology, behavioral development, special education or inclusive education is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of positive behavior management and emotional regulation strategies.

• Experience working with children who have difficulties with attention, impulse control, frustration tolerance or social interaction is an advantage.

• Strong English communication skills.

• First Aid and child safeguarding training are advantages.

5. Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate must be:

• Extremely patient, calm and emotionally mature.

• Warm, nurturing and genuinely interested in child development.

• Creative and energetic, with the ability to make learning enjoyable.

• Consistent in setting boundaries without being harsh or punitive.

• Observant and able to recognize emotional and behavioral triggers.

• Flexible and able to adapt teaching methods to the child's needs.

• A good communicator who can work collaboratively with parents.

6. Additional Expectations

• Prepare a daily learning and developmental activity plan.

• Maintain a simple record of academic, emotional and behavioral progress.

• Communicate regularly with the parent about challenges, achievements and areas requiring attention.

• Work collaboratively with any external child development professionals involved in the child's development.

• Maintain a safe, respectful and stimulating learning environment.

Important: This position is intended for educational and developmental support. Applicants with professional qualifications in child psychology or therapy are welcome, but the position does not replace clinical assessment or professional psychological therapy.