STEM and Computer Lab Teacher

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 and a desire to make a difference in the lives of youth in rural Africa.

Background

Tanzania Education Corporation (TEC) is a Boston-based NGO whose mission is to Educate the Future Leaders of Tanzania. TEC has worked with Tumaini Junior School, a high-performing K-7 primary school in 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 that opened in January 2016. Located an hour from Arusha in Makuyuni village, this school focuses 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 become more competitive in 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 foundational 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 the open computer lab for student-driven independent projects, encouraging student engagement and creativity
• Assist in the administration and maintenance of the school’s computer lab
• Assist Tanzanian teachers in improving their technology skills
• Apply knowledge of artificial intelligence to help modify the existing curriculum and introduce students to foundational concepts in artificial intelligence through lessons and student projects

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s 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 and the ability to learn from and work successfully in a different culture

Position & Compensation Details

• Start Date: July 6, 2026 (beginning of the next school term)
• Commitment: One year
• On-campus staff housing provided
• $500 monthly stipend. TEC views you as an independent contractor and, as a result, you are responsible for all taxes owed.
• One-way airfare to Tanzania at the start of employment and a return one-way airfare to the U.S. after at least 12 months, up to $1,700 total
• Relevant Tanzanian visa fees (entry and work) will be paid by TEC
• Reimbursement for TEC-related out-of-pocket expenses
• Three weeks of paid vacation during school closure
• Does not include costs of immunizations

Additional Information

http://www.tanzania-schools.org/

https://www.facebook.com/Tanzania-Education-Corporation-405878902784870/

Please apply using the form below.