Stem & Computer Science Teacher at Tanzania Education Corp – Tanzania
Recruiter: Tanzania Education Corp
Tanzania Education Corp is seeking an entrepreneurial technologist and STEM teacher for a secondary school located in Makuyuni, northern Tanzania. This position requires an independent and adventurous spirit with a desire to make a difference with the youth of rural Africa.
Background
Tanzania Education Corporation (TEC) is a Boston based NGO whose mission is toEducate the
Future Leaders of Tanzania.TEC has worked with Tumaini Junior School, a high performing K-7
primary school in the town of Karatu since 2009. Tumaini Junior School has consistently ranked in the top 1% of schools in the country. Tumaini Senior Secondary School is a six year (O and A levels) secondary school which opened in January, 2016. Located an hour from Arusha in Makuyuni village, this school has a focus on science and technology. TEC has developed a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education program to enhance the standard government curriculum through computer programming and is expanding to introduce students to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Program Goals
- Provide students with digital skills to help them be more competitive in their further education or employment
- Provide coaching and instruction to school faculty in technology so they can adopt digital tools into day-to-day teaching
- Introduce students to foundation concepts and projects in artificial intelligence
Responsibilities
- Teach computer classes from Form 1 to Form 3. Students start with basic computer and typing skills and progress in Forms 2 and 3 to writing actual code and learning programs such as Python
- Oversee independent projects and skills training for students in Forms 4 and 5
- Oversee open computer lab for student driven independent projects, encouraging student engagement and creativity
- Assist in the administration and maintenance of the schools computer lab
- Assist Tanzanian teachers to increase their technology skills
- Apply knowledge of artificial intelligence to help modify the existing curriculum to introduce students to foundational concepts in artificial intelligence through lessons and student projects
Qualifications
- At least a bachelors degree
- IT proficiency demonstrated through coursework or relevant work experience
- Knowledge of programming languages such as HTML, Javascript, Python or others
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence applications in current computer science
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware to maintain a school computer lab
- Teaching experience and international experience in Africa are both highly desirable
- Cultural sensitivity, the ability to learn from and work successfully in a different culture
Position & Compensation Details:
- Start Date: June 15th 2026 ( beginning of the next school term)
Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.