Play & Progress Lead

About the role

Learn To Play works with communities, families and government to make quality, play-based early childhood education accessible across Botswana. It is hiring a Play & Progress Lead in Gaborone, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, with travel within Botswana. The role is hands-on, working closely with the Co-CEOs and programme colleagues, and combines early childhood education expertise with project coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Strengthen learning, curriculum and programme quality by developing teaching activities, facilitator guidance and training resources across literacy, numeracy, creativity, movement, social-emotional learning and inclusion, and by designing CPD, coaching and curriculum-fidelity resources.
• Lead the adaptation and rollout of the Parent Playbox in ten communities, coordinating planning, materials, delivery support and follow-up with government and community partners, and building a replicable implementation package.
• Turn strategy into action by translating priorities into workplans and milestones, tracking actions and deadlines, and keeping projects moving.
• Support the executive team with reports, proposals, presentations and briefing notes, and research early childhood development, education policy and government systems.
• Contribute to programme policies, procedures and special projects.

Required profile

• Relevant qualification or substantial experience in early childhood education, child development, education or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of play-based learning and adult learning, with practical experience creating curriculum or training resources.
• Excellent writing, project coordination, prioritisation and follow-through, able to handle several workstreams.
• Confidence working with community educators, government and diverse teams, and translating evidence into action.

Applications are made through a short online form by 20 November 2026; CVs and cover letters should not be sent separately at this stage.