Facilitation Lead
(Pre-School Teacher / Educator)
Play is how children learn. Belonging is how they grow.
- Accra, Ghana
- Start: Jan 2027
- 15–20 hrs/wk · Contract
- Priority by 15 Dec 2026
Role at a Glance
- Organisation
- MEYFUND
- Role
- Facilitation Lead (Pre-School Teacher)
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Hours
- 15–20 hrs/week · Part-time Contract
- Start Date
- January 2027
- Reports to
- Programme Director
- Priority by
- 15 December 2026
- Full-time path
- Strong potential
About MEYFUND
MEYFUND was established in 2021, is a not-for-profit early childhood education initiative dedicated to transforming learning for children aged 2–8 in Ghana. We design play-based, socially and emotionally grounded programmes that nurture children's curiosity, sense of belonging, and foundational skills to thrive.
Our mission
- Develop children's social-emotional foundations — curiosity, belonging, and self-regulation — through structured play
- Give every child access to developmentally appropriate, research-grounded early learning
- Support families as partners in their children's learning and development
- Build a scalable model of community-embedded early childhood education across Ghana
We are at an exciting moment of growth — launching our inaugural pilot programme in January 2027.
Role Overview
The Facilitation Lead is responsible for delivering MEYFUND's play-based, socially-emotionally grounded learning curriculum for children aged 2–8 in Accra, Ghana. This is a part-time contract role (15–20 hrs/week) with a strong pathway to full-time as the Learning Centre launches in Summer 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Design lesson plans and a thoughtful, creative programme for children aged 2–8
- Employ varied educational techniques — storytelling, educational play, and media — to engage young learners
- Observe each child to help improve social competencies and build self-esteem
- Guide children to develop practical capabilities through project-based learning
- Ensure children are safe at all times and maintain health & safety standards
- Track children's progress and report regularly to the Programme Director
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a relevant field
- Formal or informal training/experience in Early Childhood Education, child development, or educational psychology
- Experience designing and delivering lesson plans for children aged 2–8
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classroom environments
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders
- Cool-tempered, friendly, reliable, and community-minded
- Strong English; Twi or another Ghanaian language is a significant advantage
- Comfort with Google Workspace, WhatsApp coordination, and basic data tracking
Desirable
- Background in education, child development, or social work
- Passion for play-based, community-centred early childhood education
Compensation & growth
Competitive GHS rate, commensurate with experience. Part-time (15–20 hrs/week) with strong potential to grow into a full-time role.
How to apply
Submit your CV/Resume and a short paragraph on why you are a great fit.
Apply hereApplications reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority given to applications received by 15 December 2026.