Happy Stars Junior School is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Nursery Teacher to join its Early Years team. The successful candidate will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of young learners.

The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering a positive and engaging classroom experience.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities that promote holistic child development.


• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.


• Foster children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development through play-based learning.


• Assess learners' progress and maintain accurate records of their development.


• Prepare teaching aids and learning materials to support classroom instruction.

Classroom Management

• Maintain positive classroom discipline and encourage appropriate behaviour.


• Supervise learners during classroom activities, playtime, meals, and other school activities.


• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly classroom environment.

Parent & School Engagement

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding learners' progress and wellbeing.


• Participate in school meetings, professional development programmes, and extracurricular activities.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote a positive learning environment.


• Support the implementation of school policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Development (ECD), Nursery Teaching, or a related field from a recognized institution.


• Valid teaching qualification.


• Previous teaching experience in a nursery or early childhood setting is an added advantage.


• Strong classroom management and communication skills.


• Passion for working with young children.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Willingness to commit to a one-year employment contract.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Good organizational and classroom management abilities.


• Compassion and commitment to child development.


• Professionalism, integrity, and reliability.


• Ability to create an engaging and nurturing learning environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: UGX 300,000 per month


• Accommodation: Provided


• Meals: Provided

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities that promote holistic child development.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Foster children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development through play-based learning.
• Assess learners' progress and maintain accurate records of their development.
• Prepare teaching aids and learning materials to support classroom instruction.
• Maintain positive classroom discipline and encourage appropriate behaviour.
• Supervise learners during classroom activities, playtime, meals, and other school activities.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly classroom environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding learners' progress and wellbeing.
• Participate in school meetings, professional development programmes, and extracurricular activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote a positive learning environment.
• Support the implementation of school policies and procedures.

• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Passion for working with young children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational and classroom management abilities.
• Compassion and commitment to child development.
• Professionalism, integrity, and reliability.
• Ability to create an engaging and nurturing learning environment.

• Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Development (ECD), Nursery Teaching, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Valid teaching qualification.
• Previous teaching experience in a nursery or early childhood setting is an added advantage.