MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

The duties and responsibilities of an Infant Teacher are grouped into 5 main categories which are:

(a) Teaching – the incumbent is expected to teach in accordance to the School and or Department | Faculty guidelines and standards.

(b) Infant School Service and Community engagement– the incumbent should participate in all School, and other University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others.

(c) Research – the incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefit the learners, the Infant School, the Department Faculty and the University at large.

(d) Innovations – leading to tangible products and services

(e) Industrialisation –through commercialisation of products

FACULTY OF EDUCATION 

Department of Educational Foundations, Primary Education and Pedagogy

Post: Infant Teacher (2 Full-Time Post)

Qualifications

• Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development and Child Protection.
• Bachelor of Education degree in Early Childhood Development and Child Protection with at least a 2.1 pass
• Diploma in Primary Education or its equivalent
• A minimum 3 years Teaching experience in the relevant field.

Competencies & Responsibilities

• Curriculum and Instruction: Plan and implement a research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth, using play-based learning and inclusive practices for children of all abilities.

• Health, Safety & Hygiene: Supervise children at all times, maintain sanitation standards, and assist with routines like meals and diapering.

• Observation & Assessment: Conduct ongoing observations to assess each child’s progress, using data to inform instruction.
• Classroom Environment: Create a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration.

• Family Partnership: Build collaborative relationships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and shared goal setting.
• organising and taking learners for field excursions
• Administration: Maintain accurate child records, manage classroom supplies, and assist with accreditation paperwork.
• Professionalism: Maintain strict confidentiality and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Policy Compliance: Adhere to all university, centre, and relevant national/state early learning standards.
• Attend to any other duties as assigned by the principal officers from time to time

*NB:   Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource.

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: academicrecruitment@staff.msu.ac.zw. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.

* Important Notes:

• Applications that do not strictly adhere to the above submission guidelines will be automatically disqualified.
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be communicated to.

Closing date for applications is 09 November 2026.

NB: Candidates who hold international qualifications may be required to provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report.