Director of Learning (Principal)

Evergreen Early Years School

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Full time

Career Level: Senior(5-8 years)
Salary:
Location: Bole Subcity, Addis Ababa
Deadline: Oct 06, 2025

Evergreen Early Years School is seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Learning to lead the academic vision and daily learning experience for children ages 2–6. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on curriculum leadership, staff coaching, family partnership, and creating a joyful, nurturing environment where children, teachers, and families grow together.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Curriculum Oversight

  • Lead the academic wing aligned with the Pearson Early Years curriculum.
  • Design and implement weekly and annual learning plans across classrooms with age-appropriate, play-based, inquiry-driven learning.
  • Keep curriculum documentation, differentiation strategies, and classroom resources current and aligned with school philosophy.

Team Management & Staff Support

  • Supervise and support teachers, learning support, and nannies during school hours.
  • Lead planning meetings and daily check-ins; coach educators and identify resource needs for timely procurement.

Lesson Planning & Work-Plan Coordination

  • Develop a structured academic work plan with weekly goals, timelines, and resource allocations.
  • Review lesson plans and provide actionable feedback.

Parent Communication & Engagement

  • Primary point of contact for academic matters beyond the classroom teacher’s scope.
  • Lead Parent-Teacher Conferences, curriculum information sessions, and school events.
  • Maintain clear communication systems (digital and in-person).

Learning Environment & Daily Operations

  • Oversee the school compound during learning hours to ensure a safe, nurturing, and productive atmosphere.
  • Coordinate schedules, transitions, and daily routines; liaise between teachers and leadership to flag needs and improvements.

Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Support creation and implementation of student assessment tools and documentation systems.
  • Observe classes, provide feedback, and support teacher performance reviews.
  • Lead internal reviews to ensure progress toward learning goals and standards.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
  • 5+ years of Early Years classroom experience and in academic leadership/coordination.
  • Experience with Pearson Early Years or EYFS-aligned frameworks.
  • Strength in curriculum design, staff coaching, assessment, and parent communication.
  • Fluent professional English.
  • High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through; strong safeguarding and inclusion practices.

How To Apply

Please apply via email with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining Early Years leadership experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews and a short teaching demonstration.


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