Early Childhood Training Support Officer

We’re looking for an Early Childhood Training Support Officer who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Kiribati. 

• This assignment seeks to improve learning environments by supporting teachers with professional development as well as helping improve the infrastructure and resources available.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Qualification in Preschool or Early Childhood development and experience in preschool teachers and teacher training.
• As a volunteer, you will contribute to an improvement in the educational foundation for the young children of Kiritimati.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Kiritimati Urban Council is the most recently established of all councils in Kiribati. It is one of three Urban Councils in the country and is located in Tabakea Village on Kiritimati Island, part of the Line and Phoenix Islands in the Gilbert Group. One of the council’s major responsibilities each year is organizing full council meetings, providing a platform for councillors to bring forward issues from their communities.

There are eight preschools under the Kiritimati Urban Council, and there is a need for a volunteer to support these educators in enhancing their teaching capacity and guidance on best practices in preschool management. , ultimately

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.