Program Officers (STEM Education) job at Teach For Uganda
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-May-13
Location: Kampala
Program Officers (STEM Education) 2026-05-12T15:12:02+00:00 Teach For Uganda https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_2718/logo/Teach%20For%20Uganda.png https://www.teachforuganda.org/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Nonprofit, and NGO Education, Social Services & Nonprofit, Management 2026-05-15T17:00:00+00:00 8 Background Teach For Uganda is hiring Program Officers (STEM Education) (4) to play a pivotal role in supporting Teach For Uganda’s mission by coaching and mentoring female fellows teaching STEM subjects in secondary and private schools. The role involves delivering pedagogical and leadership support to ensure fellows excel in implementing Uganda’s competence-based curriculum, driving student achievement in STEM, and developing as transformative leaders. Program Officers will coach a cohort of 20 fellows, fostering their growth through regular classroom observations, feedback, and professional development. They will also build strong relationships with school leaders, communities, and local stakeholders to support fellows’ impact and promote educational equity. Responsibilities - Coach a cohort of 20 female fellows teaching STEM subjects by conducting bi-weekly classroom observations, providing tailored feedback on instructional techniques, classroom management, and competence-based curriculum delivery.
- Model effective STEM teaching practices, share best practices, and provide resources to enhance fellows’ ability to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
- Conduct weekly check-ins and reflections to support fellows’ professional growth and adaptation to rural school settings.
- Foster a strong team culture among fellows, mentoring them to transition into alumni who advocate for STEM education and equity.
- Support fellows in setting and tracking long-term leadership and student achievement goals, with a focus on STEM competencies.
- Collaborate with the Senior Program Officer and other Program Officers to address challenges, share solutions, and enhance team effectiveness.
- Design and facilitate training sessions focused on STEM pedagogy and Uganda’s competence-based curriculum during pre-service, in-service, and leadership development programs.
- Collaborate with the Design and Training team to develop engaging, hands-on STEM training content that equips fellows to deliver inquiry-based and practical learning experiences.
- Plan and manage logistics for training programs, ensuring alignment with STEM education goals and competence-based curriculum standards.
- Guide fellows to organize STEM-focused activities, such as science fairs, coding workshops, or math challenges, to enhance fellows’ and students’ engagement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with head teachers, school management committees, teachers, students, parents, and community leaders to support fellows’ integration and impact in schools.
- Act as the primary liaison between placement schools and TEACH FOR UGANDA, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Engage local government leaders and development partners to promote STEM education initiatives and advocate for equitable education.
- Compile and submit monthly progress reports to local government leaders, highlighting fellows’ impact on STEM learning outcomes.
- Support fellows in setting and tracking goals for their leadership development and student STEM achievement, aligned with the competence-based curriculum.
- Collaborate with the Senior Program Officer to establish monthly goals, reflect on progress, and enhance fellows’ effectiveness in STEM classrooms.
- Guide fellows in creating personal development plans, with monthly progress reflections.
- Use the fellow rubric to assess individual fellows’ needs and provide differentiated support to strengthen their STEM teaching.
- Analyze student performance data in STEM subjects to guide fellows in improving instructional effectiveness.
- Collect and analyze data using the fellow tracker to measure classroom impact and student achievement in STEM.
- Conduct cohort health surveys and collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to assess program effectiveness and address challenges.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Education, a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or a related field from a reputable university.
- 3-5 years of full-time teaching experience in STEM subjects at the secondary school level, with demonstrated expertise in Uganda’s competence-based curriculum (CBC).
- Experience coaching or mentoring teachers or tutors, with a focus on STEM education.
- Proven ability to design and facilitate STEM-focused training sessions.
- Strong understanding of Uganda’s secondary school competence-based curriculum, particularly for STEM subjects.
- Deep alignment with Teach For Uganda’s mission, vision, and core values.
- Valid motorcycle riding license and ability to ride (mandatory).
Preferred Competencies - Ability to analyze data and use it to drive instructional and leadership decisions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality training and support materials.
- Expertise in STEM pedagogy, including inquiry-based learning, practical applications, and student-centred approaches.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and collaborative skills in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Ability to foster teamwork and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
What We Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development in STEM education and leadership.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and values-driven work environment.
- The opportunity to transform STEM education in underserved communities in Uganda.
- A supportive team committed to children, learning, excellence, and collaboration.
- Membership in a global network of changemakers dedicated to educational equity.
TEACH FOR UGANDA Competencies (for all TEACH FOR UGANDA Staff) - Put Children First in all actions and decisions.
- Embrace a Quest to Continuously Learn.
- Practice Humility and Respect for all.
- Foster Teamwork to achieve collective goals.
- Coach a cohort of 20 female fellows teaching STEM subjects by conducting bi-weekly classroom observations, providing tailored feedback on instructional techniques, classroom management, and competence-based curriculum delivery.
- Model effective STEM teaching practices, share best practices, and provide resources to enhance fellows’ ability to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
- Conduct weekly check-ins and reflections to support fellows’ professional growth and adaptation to rural school settings.
- Foster a strong team culture among fellows, mentoring them to transition into alumni who advocate for STEM education and equity.
- Support fellows in setting and tracking long-term leadership and student achievement goals, with a focus on STEM competencies.
- Collaborate with the Senior Program Officer and other Program Officers to address challenges, share solutions, and enhance team effectiveness.
- Design and facilitate training sessions focused on STEM pedagogy and Uganda’s competence-based curriculum during pre-service, in-service, and leadership development programs.
- Collaborate with the Design and Training team to develop engaging, hands-on STEM training content that equips fellows to deliver inquiry-based and practical learning experiences.
- Plan and manage logistics for training programs, ensuring alignment with STEM education goals and competence-based curriculum standards.
- Guide fellows to organize STEM-focused activities, such as science fairs, coding workshops, or math challenges, to enhance fellows’ and students’ engagement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with head teachers, school management committees, teachers, students, parents, and community leaders to support fellows’ integration and impact in schools.
- Act as the primary liaison between placement schools and TEACH FOR UGANDA, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Engage local government leaders and development partners to promote STEM education initiatives and advocate for equitable education.
- Compile and submit monthly progress reports to local government leaders, highlighting fellows’ impact on STEM learning outcomes.
- Support fellows in setting and tracking goals for their leadership development and student STEM achievement, aligned with the competence-based curriculum.
- Collaborate with the Senior Program Officer to establish monthly goals, reflect on progress, and enhance fellows’ effectiveness in STEM classrooms.
- Guide fellows in creating personal development plans, with monthly progress reflections.
- Use the fellow rubric to assess individual fellows’ needs and provide differentiated support to strengthen their STEM teaching.
- Analyze student performance data in STEM subjects to guide fellows in improving instructional effectiveness.
- Collect and analyze data using the fellow tracker to measure classroom impact and student achievement in STEM.
- Conduct cohort health surveys and collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to assess program effectiveness and address challenges.
- Ability to analyze data and use it to drive instructional and leadership decisions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality training and support materials.
- Expertise in STEM pedagogy, including inquiry-based learning, practical applications, and student-centred approaches.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and collaborative skills in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Ability to foster teamwork and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or a related field from a reputable university.
- 3-5 years of full-time teaching experience in STEM subjects at the secondary school level, with demonstrated expertise in Uganda’s competence-based curriculum (CBC).
- Experience coaching or mentoring teachers or tutors, with a focus on STEM education.
- Proven ability to design and facilitate STEM-focused training sessions.
- Strong understanding of Uganda’s secondary school competence-based curriculum, particularly for STEM subjects.
- Deep alignment with Teach For Uganda’s mission, vision, and core values.
- Valid motorcycle riding license and ability to ride (mandatory).
JOB-6a03434233f94 Vacancy title:
Program Officers (STEM Education) Jobs at:
Teach For Uganda Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 15 2026 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Background Teach For Uganda is hiring Program Officers (STEM Education) (4) to play a pivotal role in supporting Teach For Uganda’s mission by coaching and mentoring female fellows teaching STEM subjects in secondary and private schools. The role involves delivering pedagogical and leadership support to ensure fellows excel in implementing Uganda’s competence-based curriculum, driving student achievement in STEM, and developing as transformative leaders. Program Officers will coach a cohort of 20 fellows, fostering their growth through regular classroom observations, feedback, and professional development. They will also build strong relationships with school leaders, communities, and local stakeholders to support fellows’ impact and promote educational equity. Responsibilities - Coach a cohort of 20 female fellows teaching STEM subjects by conducting bi-weekly classroom observations, providing tailored feedback on instructional techniques, classroom management, and competence-based curriculum delivery.
- Model effective STEM teaching practices, share best practices, and provide resources to enhance fellows’ ability to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
- Conduct weekly check-ins and reflections to support fellows’ professional growth and adaptation to rural school settings.
- Foster a strong team culture among fellows, mentoring them to transition into alumni who advocate for STEM education and equity.
- Support fellows in setting and tracking long-term leadership and student achievement goals, with a focus on STEM competencies.
- Collaborate with the Senior Program Officer and other Program Officers to address challenges, share solutions, and enhance team effectiveness.
- Design and facilitate training sessions focused on STEM pedagogy and Uganda’s competence-based curriculum during pre-service, in-service, and leadership development programs.
- Collaborate with the Design and Training team to develop engaging, hands-on STEM training content that equips fellows to deliver inquiry-based and practical learning experiences.
- Plan and manage logistics for training programs, ensuring alignment with STEM education goals and competence-based curriculum standards.
- Guide fellows to organize STEM-focused activities, such as science fairs, coding workshops, or math challenges, to enhance fellows’ and students’ engagement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with head teachers, school management committees, teachers, students, parents, and community leaders to support fellows’ integration and impact in schools.
- Act as the primary liaison between placement schools and TEACH FOR UGANDA, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Engage local government leaders and development partners to promote STEM education initiatives and advocate for equitable education.
- Compile and submit monthly progress reports to local government leaders, highlighting fellows’ impact on STEM learning outcomes.
- Support fellows in setting and tracking goals for their leadership development and student STEM achievement, aligned with the competence-based curriculum.
- Collaborate with the Senior Program Officer to establish monthly goals, reflect on progress, and enhance fellows’ effectiveness in STEM classrooms.
- Guide fellows in creating personal development plans, with monthly progress reflections.
- Use the fellow rubric to assess individual fellows’ needs and provide differentiated support to strengthen their STEM teaching.
- Analyze student performance data in STEM subjects to guide fellows in improving instructional effectiveness.
- Collect and analyze data using the fellow tracker to measure classroom impact and student achievement in STEM.
- Conduct cohort health surveys and collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to assess program effectiveness and address challenges.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Education, a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or a related field from a reputable university.
- 3-5 years of full-time teaching experience in STEM subjects at the secondary school level, with demonstrated expertise in Uganda’s competence-based curriculum (CBC).
- Experience coaching or mentoring teachers or tutors, with a focus on STEM education.
- Proven ability to design and facilitate STEM-focused training sessions.
- Strong understanding of Uganda’s secondary school competence-based curriculum, particularly for STEM subjects.
- Deep alignment with Teach For Uganda’s mission, vision, and core values.
- Valid motorcycle riding license and ability to ride (mandatory).
Preferred Competencies - Ability to analyze data and use it to drive instructional and leadership decisions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality training and support materials.
- Expertise in STEM pedagogy, including inquiry-based learning, practical applications, and student-centred approaches.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and collaborative skills in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Ability to foster teamwork and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
What We Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development in STEM education and leadership.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and values-driven work environment.
- The opportunity to transform STEM education in underserved communities in Uganda.
- A supportive team committed to children, learning, excellence, and collaboration.
- Membership in a global network of changemakers dedicated to educational equity.
TEACH FOR UGANDA Competencies (for all TEACH FOR UGANDA Staff) - Put Children First in all actions and decisions.
- Embrace a Quest to Continuously Learn.
- Practice Humility and Respect for all.
- Foster Teamwork to achieve collective goals.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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Please mail your resume with 3 professional referees and a one-page cover letter. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your mail by 15th May 2026. Your cover letter should include why you are interested in Teach For Uganda and in this position. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest and the time taken to apply.
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