ABOUT THE EDUCATION ASSISTANT (PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER) 

a.        Description 

They are required to work as professional early childhood educators, facilitating 
Learning through play and creative activities for the children aged 3–4 years. 
 
b.         Duties and responsibilities  
 
They are required to conduct classes at designated Pre Schools, prepare age
appropriate teaching materials, maintain child progress records, organize creative 
activities (arts, music, and storytelling), ensure classroom safety and hygiene and 
communicate with parents regarding child development. 
  
c.          Specialized areas  

Ability to conduct Montessori methods, experience in child psychology, skills 
in singing, dancing, handicrafts, storytelling, basic first aid and proficiency in 
Sinhala/Tamil/English will be considered as special qualifications.

d.           Career progression and Future prospects 

Opportunities may be provided to enhance professional qualifications and skills 
through training programmes and workshops. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Nationality Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka
Age Not less than 18 years and not more than 26 years as at 01 August 2026.
Civil Status Married / Unmarried
Height Female: 157 cm
Weight / BMI Female: 17 < BMI < 25
Color Vision CP2
Visual Acuity 6/6 each eye (without spectacles and lenses)
GCE O/L REQUIREMENTS
Passes in 06 subjects at the GCE (O/L) Examination in not more than two sittings
including Sinhala / Tamil and Credit pass for English language.

or

Pearson Edexcel International General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
exam and Cambridge International Ordinary Level exams: Passes in 06 subjects and Credit pass
for English in not more than two sittings.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
Professional qualifications

a. Required Diploma qualification from a Government recognized institute in Pre-school
teaching

b. Possession of NVQ Level 3 or NVQ Level 4 for a Pre School teacher is considered as
an added qualification and priority will be given to them.

Practical experiences

Required more than six-month practical training experience as a Pre School teacher in
registered Pre School or early childhood education center.

APPLICATION

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