Early Childhood Development Facilitator ( Sheghnan District )

Shining Star Educational Organization of Afghanistan (SSEOA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan, with Registration Number 4388 dated February 18, 2018. SSEOA works in the fields of education, health, and livelihood in the remote regions of Afghanistan. SSEOA envisions creating educational opportunities for girls and women to grow, thrive, and prosper. SSEOA works to empower communities in Afghanistan through education, especially for girls, promotes peace through education, and conveys the importance of these activities all around the country. Our mission is to empower Afghans, especially girls and women in the remote regions of Afghanistan by creating educational opportunities and livelihood skills because SSEOA has a firm belief that without educating girls, peace and prosperity is not possible.

SSEOA boasts a team of highly qualified professionals renowned for their discipline, organization, efficiency, and extensive tenure within both national and international organizations. The team is spearheaded by an Executive Body comprising of the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Program Director, Finance Manager, and Program Manager, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. At the helm of strategic governance stands SSEOA's Board of Directors, comprising five distinguished members renowned for their extensive experience working with the government and NGO sector.

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Facilitator is responsible for designing and delivering learning programs for kindergarten teachers, children, and communities at the Hub centers and their Spokes. The role focuses on supporting the holistic development of children (emotional, language, cognitive, physical, and social) through engaging, needs-based activities.

The Facilitator also leads Learning Circles and conducts assessments such as the ASQ-3 and GGA. She spends 60% of her working time in classrooms, where she observes sessions, delivers model lessons, and guides and mentors teachers. The remaining 40% is spent in the Hub Office on planning and coordinating learning activities.

Key Responisibilities:

Program Setup and Coordination:

•      Support the Program Coordinator and Center Coordinator in establishing, equipping, and launching ECD classrooms.

•      Work with the Professional Development (PD) Coordinator to design, organize, and deliver the workshops and training programs required by ECD staff.

•      Share learning documents and information with the Regional Program Coordinator when needed, including lesson plans, children's progress records, parent engagement information, teachers' needs and challenges, and learning material requirements.

Quality Assurance and Supervision:

•      Ensure all ECD Spoke centers run regular, effective, and high-quality learning programs, and that teachers implement planned activities effectively and to standard.

•      Monitor all activities at the Spoke centers and ensure teachers participate actively, responsibly, and positively in delivering the learning program.

•      Monitor hygiene and safety standards in kindergarten classrooms, and ensure all learning materials are clean, safe, and suited to children's needs.

•      Regularly evaluate the performance of ECD teachers in the centers under her responsibility and provide constructive feedback.

•      Implement and monitor teacher evaluation forms, the GGA assessment tool, and other quality assurance tools to ensure continuous improvement in program quality and teacher performance.

Teacher Support and Professional Development:

•      Support and guide teachers in the effective use of child development assessment tools, including the ASQ-3, Growth Monitoring Charts, and other related tools.

•      Plan, lead, and facilitate Peer Learning Circle sessions, creating opportunities for shared professional growth among teachers.

•      Take over teaching and classroom management during teachers' maternity or other leave, using innovative and effective teaching methods.

Classroom and Child-Focused Activities:

•      Prepare and provide activities, teaching aids, and learning materials suited to the age, developmental level, and needs of the target children.

•      Design and prepare innovative learning activities, stories, poems, educational games, and other supporting materials matched to children's abilities, progress, and program goals.

•      Design, implement, and document daily and weekly lesson plans in line with the curriculum and program objectives.

•      Interact positively and constructively with children, encouraging active participation in learning, social, and group activities.

•      Provide a warm, safe, healthy, supportive, and nurturing environment for children's holistic development and effective learning.

Documentation and Reporting:

•      Ensure all required documents, forms, and checklists are completed on time and properly recorded and filed, in line with program policies and procedures.

•      Accurately record, update, and maintain daily records of children's attendance, participation, and progress.

•      Regularly record, maintain, and document attendance records, assessment results, and children's progress reports according to established procedures.

•      Prepare and submit regular progress reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) to the Regional Program Coordinator, reflecting the achievements, challenges, and recommended improvements of the centers under her responsibility.

Promptly report any incidents, challenges, or problems in the centers, including student absenteeism, dropout, and academic or administrative issues, to the Program Coordinator and Center Coordinators.

Education:

•      At least a Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Literature, Humanities, or another related field.

Experience:

Candidates must have at least one of the following:

-       At least 1 year of experience teaching, supervising, and managing kindergarten learning environments.

-       At least 2 years of teaching experience.

-       At least 1 year of work experience in an Early Childhood Development (ECD) program.

-       Only female candidates may apply for this position.

Skills

•      Language: Intermediate (B1) written and spoken English, and proficiency in local languages.

Computer and Digital Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet use, and other web-based platforms.

• Interested Candidates are invited to submit their CV, a Cover Letter to hr@sseoa.af
• Please indicate the Position Title and Vacancy number, ECD Facilitator (2026-30) in the subject line of your email. Otherwise, your application will not be considered.  
• Preference will be given to candidates who are residents of Sheghnan District.
• Applications after the closing date (midnight) will not be considered.
• Due to the large number of applications received, we can only correspond with the Shortlisted Candidate.