Early Years Educator (Volunteer)

Position Title: Early Years Educator (Volunteer)

Organisation: Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa (VPWA)

Location: Accra, Ghana

Programme: New School (Cambridge Curriculum)

About VPWA

Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa (VPWA) is a non-profit, community-driven organisation committed to education, health, and sustainable development across Ghana. As part of our mission to improve access to quality education, VPWA is supporting the establishment of a new school in Accra that runs the Cambridge curriculum and promotes holistic child development.

Role Purpose

The Early Years Educator volunteer will play a vital role in supporting the growth of the new school by assisting in the delivery of high-quality early childhood education. The volunteer will work with young learners (ages 2–7) to foster creativity, literacy, numeracy, social skills, and emotional development, aligned with the Cambridge Early Years framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Facilitate learning through play, storytelling, music, art, and hands-on exploration.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children in developing foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and communication.
• Engage with parents and guardians where appropriate to strengthen the home-school connection.
• Contribute to the development of learning resources, displays, and classroom organisation.
• Assist with extra-curricular activities that promote holistic child development.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events.

Requirements

• Passion for early childhood education and child development.
• Previous experience in teaching, childcare, or a related field (formal or informal).
• Ability to adapt to multicultural and resource-constrained environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity, patience, and a nurturing attitude.
• Commitment to VPWA’s values of service, collaboration, and empowerment.
• A background in Early Childhood Education, Montessori, Cambridge, or similar frameworks is an asset but not mandatory.

Volunteer Benefits

• Accommodation provided for the duration of the placement.
• Free lunch is provided on working days (Monday–Friday).
• Opportunity to gain international teaching experience in the Cambridge curriculum.
• Cultural immersion and the chance to contribute to educational development in Ghana.
• Certificate of service upon completion of the placement.

Commitment

• Minimum duration: 3–6 months (longer stays encouraged for sustainability).
• Working days: Monday to Friday.