Summary: Teacher Assistant – Life Centered Education Program at IST – August 2026

Job Details

  • Deadline: August 17, 2026 (Close of Business)
  • Company: International School of Tanganyika (IST)
  • Location: Secondary Campus, Dar es Salaam

Job Description

Teacher Assistant – Life Centered Education Program at IST – August 2026

Teacher Assistant – Life Centered Education Program

International School of Tanganyika (IST)

School Overview

The

is a pioneering International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum school located in Dar es Salaam. IST is a vibrant, diverse community that fosters exploration, learner agency, academic rigor, and compassionate global citizenship across its Primary and Secondary campuses.

Position Summary

Job Title

Teacher Assistant – Life Centered Education (LCE) Program

Organization

Job Location

Secondary Campus, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Application Deadline

August 17, 2026 (Close of Business)

Job Purpose

Teacher Assistant (LCE Program)

supports the lead Special Education and general classroom teachers in delivering personalized learning interventions. This role reinforces academic lessons, assists with Student Support Plans (SSPs), tutors students individually or in small groups, tracks developmental progress, and ensures a safe, inclusive learning environment for students with diverse learning needs.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Instructional Support & Classroom Management

Work alongside lead teachers to monitor class schedules, prepare learning materials, and set up educational equipment.

Revise and reinforce lesson concepts with individual students or small groups focusing on modified grade-level content and foundational skills.

Assist lead teachers in developing tailored lesson plans and tracking student goals outlined in their Student Support Plans (SSPs).

Student Welfare & Behavioral Guidance

Exercise patience, empathy, and positive reinforcement to support students with various learning and physical needs.

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment adhering to health, safety, and child protection standards.

Supervise students during non-classroom transition periods, lunch breaks, field trips, and homeroom advisory sessions.

Documentation & Stakeholder Collaboration

Document daily student progress, behavioral reflections, and academic achievements to inform lead teachers and parents.

Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and parents to identify learning hurdles and implement practical solutions.

Participate actively in staff meetings, parent evenings, and ongoing professional development workshops.

Candidate Qualifications & Competencies

Education & Professional Background

Educational Background

Mandatory

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education

from a recognized institution.

Work Experience

Minimum of

4+ years

of direct teaching or teaching assistant experience in special education or inclusive learning environments.

Curriculum Familiarity

Prior exposure to or training in the

IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

or

Diploma Programme (DP)

is highly desirable.

Residency Requirement

Candidates

must currently be based in

Tanzania

.

Professional Competencies & Personal Attributes

Excellent verbal and written communication

skills

in English.

Strong understanding of inclusive classroom best practices, child protection protocols, and health/safety procedures.

High level of patience, empathy, flexibility, and creative problem-solving capability.

Uncompromising integrity, emotional intelligence, and respect for student/family confidentiality.

How to Apply

Prospective applicants based in Tanzania should submit their formal application via email before the deadline:

Email Address

[email protected]

Required Documents

A formal Cover Letter (in English) describing your fit and interest in the role.

An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume.

Contact details (names, addresses, and emails) of three (3) professional referees.

Closing Deadline

Tuesday, August 17, 2026 (Close of Business)

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