Become A Part Of Our Team

To Guide, Inspire, and Support

We love children, and everything we do here at The Earth School is with that and their education in mind. As such, our hand-picked team is comprised of passionate education professionals who not only have a desire and drive to share that passion with our students, but also with our team.

Just as we strive to create a rewarding, nurturing, and challenging environment for our students, so too do we create a similar working environment with our team.

Becoming a part of our team provides you a welcoming and collaborative working environment that finds you a part of an energetic, motivated, and passionate team ready to support you and you them. We also provide attractive compensation packages commensurate with education and work experience, the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in the lives of our wonderful students, and at the same time gain international work experience. All our contracts are for a 10-month period.

Please see our available positions below (note that these change over time)

Current Vacancies

School Manager

Apply Before:

17th November 2023

Start Date:

4th December 2023

As the School Manager – Communication, Social Media and Marketing, at The Earth School, you will be working closely with the Head of School to oversee the administrative services, including coordinating office procedures, finance and record management as well as updating administrative policies, procedures and services.

Marketing the school via our social media pages as well as to the school and local community will also be one of your responsibilities. You will supervise the work of the school custodians and maintenance contractors to ensure a clean and safe school environment.

You will need to be able to develop and maintain a trust relationship with colleagues and students and a successful partnership with parents where respectful and collaborative interactions are the norm.

This is a great opportunity for people with a degree or related qualification in management or marketing. Applicants with experience working in education settings and knowledge of Montessori will have an advantage.

Please download, complete and email the employment application form (click here to download) along with your application letter and CV to info@theearthschoolafrica.com

Application Form

Primary Teacher Position

Start Date: August

Role and Requirements

As a primary teacher at the Earth School you will be working with children ages 3 to 6. Your roles will include preparing lessons/materials for the class; supervising and engaging in creative activities related to all areas of the curriculum; and tracking individual student's academic, social, and emotional progress in accordance with the school's record keeping and reporting systems. You will write academic reports, including all areas of the curriculum, as well as narrative descriptions of the student's overall progress, as well as develop and maintain trust relationships with students and a successful partnership with parents to create a school community where respectful and collaborative interactions are the norm.

This position is a great opportunity for trained and experienced Montessori, Waldorf, or Reggio Emilia teachers to join our school. Applicants with a teaching license and interest in alternative education approaches will also be considered. Applicants with a background in psychology, wilderness education, bilingual English/French speakers, and/or experience in multicultural environments have an advantage.

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and reference letters by following the link below or emailing info@theearthschoolafrica.com

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Elementary Teacher

Start Date: August
Role and Requirements

As an elementary teacher at the Earth School you will be working with children ages 6 to 12. Your roles will include preparing lessons/materials for the class; supervising and engaging in creative activities related to all areas of the curriculum; and tracking individual student's academic, social, and emotional progress in accordance with the school's record keeping and reporting systems. You will write academic reports, including all areas of the curriculum, as well as narrative descriptions of the student's overall progress, as well as develop and maintain trust relationships with students and a successful partnership with parents to create a school community where respectful and collaborative interactions are the norm.