Preschool Teacher

Post: Pre-School Teacher
Post number: J-369934
Number of posts: 01
Type of post: Contract (2 years)
Rank of post: Public Service Rank 3 - Step 1
Post classification: -
Place of work: Laamu Atoll Kalaidhoo Council Administration / L. Kalaidhoo
Salary: MVR 8,285.00
Post allowance: MVR 2,485.00
Other allowances: • Pension contribution payable under the Pension Act of the Maldives.
• Attendance incentive: MVR 65 per day attended
• Overtime pay and other incentives in line with the Government Pay Framework standards (01 November 2025).
• Ramadan incentive payment in line with the established procedure.
Main responsibilities and duties of the post: 1. Being accountable to the Council and the Secretary General for all matters related to the Council office's work.
2. Fully supporting the implementation of decisions passed by the Council, and carrying out all administrative tasks involved in implementing such decisions in line with the guidance of the Secretary General or supervisor.
3. Assisting students in learning the subjects or classes assigned, to the extent set out in the curriculum, and carrying out those tasks in line with the guidance given by the Council.
4. Carrying out regular checks of students' work and giving constructive feedback
5. Assisting students in the classroom, recording matters relating to students and sharing that information with the parties who need it.
6. Delegating to others all matters relating to teaching that the Council and the post holder must delegate, in line with the established procedure.
7. Working to make students familiar with Islam, the laws and regulations of the Maldives, pre-school rules for young children and school rules, and to instil good customs in students.
8. Attending at the times set out in the timetable and carrying out teaching activities in a way that benefits students.
9. Coordinating and managing all matters of the pre-school together with the Council.
10. Carrying out all work required to improve students' standards in coordination with the Council.
11. Identifying the needs of students who require special assistance and providing support to those children.
12. Sharing information regularly with guardians about students' education and upbringing.
13. Displaying materials in the classroom in connection with the lessons
14. Attending all meetings organised in connection with the preschool, on time
15. Participating in special projects run by the Council, and carrying out other duties assigned within the scope of the preschool's work.
16. Using all preschool resources in the way that benefits the children most, and ensuring the safekeeping of those items
17. Carrying forward the children's additional activities as planned, and providing the help needed for them.
18. Carrying out work to have the children keep the preschool as a clean space
19. Keeping confidential the information of the children, the parents and guardians, the staff, and the Council.
20. Fully participating in the professional development programmes run for teachers.
Requirements of the post: A pass with a grade of 'D' or above in 2 subjects in the O-Level or equivalent examination, and a grade of 'C' or above in 'Dhivehi' in the 'Secondary School' or 'Higher Secondary School' certificate examination.
Educational qualifications:
None
Areas of work of the post:
• Teaching Service
• Administration
• Management
Documents to submit:
1. A completed application form for the post (this form is available from the Civil Service Commission website, from the institution's website and counters, and from the link below.) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2023/51/Annex%202%20-%20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u.docx
2. Details of the person applying for the post (including contact phone number and email address).
3. A copy of pages of a Maldivian ID card (Identity Card) showing that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if expired), or written documents that can be read clearly; or if the ID card is not available, a birth certificate, passport or driving licence of that person.
4. For employees with an agreement to serve the civil service or government, if transferring to a permanent post, a letter from the office where the work is being carried out stating that there is no objection to leaving the post.
5. Copies of educational certificates obtained.
(a) For educational certificates issued by institutions outside Maldives that have been graded by the Maldives Qualifications Authority at a certain level, copies of the educational certificate and transcript; or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter confirming completion of the course and a copy of the assessment report and transcript issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.
(b) Copies of educational certificates and transcript issued by local educational institutions in Maldives; or copies of letter confirming completion of the course and copies of transcript.
6. Copies of documents as specified below demonstrating work experience:
(a) If work experience has been gained in a civil service post, in a state institution, in a government-owned company, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).
(b) Work carried out where the experience duration is not visible from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter issued by that office stating the position held, the duration of the post (in years, months and days as applicable), and the responsibilities of the post (even if work has been done in different positions in the same office).
(c) If work experience has been gained in a private company or private organisation, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) and the number of staff at the workplace.
(d) If work has been undertaken in a national or international association or society, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, and the period (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each). This letter should state whether the position held is a salaried position or not, or alternatively, an official letter from that organisation confirming this.
(e) If work has been undertaken in a dissolved state institution, or in a dissolved private company or private organisation, or in a dissolved national or international society or association, and a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period of work (in years, months and days) and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) cannot be obtained, the "Reference Check Form for Work Experience from a Dissolved Workplace" found in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.
Criteria for selecting the most suitable candidate: The matters to be considered in selecting the most suitable candidate for this post are contained in Article 12 of the Standards and Procedures for Selection and Appointment to Civil Service Posts 2021 (Second Amendment).
How to apply and deadline: Documents to submit for the post must be submitted to the Kalaidhoo Council office in Laamu Atoll before 14:00 on 27 October 2026. The application form and documents may also be sent by email to [email protected].
And if the government announces a public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications can be received up to the number of days of the announced holiday.

Shortlisting:
From the applicants for this post, based on educational level and experience, the candidates most suitable for the post will be short listed; those with the highest scores will be selected.

Venue and time of interview and examination: The interview and examination for this post will be held between 29 October 2026 and 09 November 2026, at the Kalaidhoo Council office in Laamu Atoll.
"Score sheet for candidates shortlisted for the post (A2 sheet)" will be published within 3 working days after the interview is conducted, so that it is visible at this office and on the institution's website. If there is a complaint about how points were awarded to a shortlisted candidate, the complaint must be submitted to this office within 3 working days, excluding public holidays, starting from the day the A2 sheet is published.
To clarify information about this announcement, please call 6800730. To email, write to [email protected].
The criteria and principles for appointing and qualifying people for civil service positions, and all documents related to these principles, can be found in the Civil Service Commission's website under Principles > "Recruitment Principles" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).