Health and Physical Education Teacher

Maiti Nepal

Maiti Nepal, like any other Non-Government Organization (NGO) in Nepal, operates through a general agreement with Social Welfare Council, Government of Nepal that allows it to implement programs to prevent human trafficking by reaching out to the community, particularly children and women, by raising the awareness level of communities and extending life skills so that children and women are not trafficked into different forms of abuse including exploitation.

Organization: Teresa Academy, Maiti Nepal

Working Hours: Full-time

Application Deadline: 3rd August, 2026

Level: Grade 4 to 8

We are seeking a  passionate and dedicated Health and Physical Education Teacher to join our academic team. The ideal candidate should be committed to student-centered teaching approaches and helping students develop a strong positive learning environment, and support students’ academic and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and interactive Health lessons as per the national curriculum and child-centered approach for primary level students.
• Make Health lessons interesting and relevant by connecting topics to students’ daily lives and the real world.
• Use a variety of teaching methods such as storytelling, discussions, role-play, project work, debates, presentations, and audio-visual aids to develop students’ interest and competence.
• Develop detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives.
• Assess students’ learning through formative and summative assessments and maintain proper records of their progress.
• Organize engaging classroom activities to encourage student participation.
• Identify slow learners and provide them with additional support and remedial classes.
• Maintain a  safe, inclusive, and disciplined classroom environment in line with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and adhere to the organization’s Code of Conduct at all times.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, attend staff meetings, and participate in school events and professional development programs.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding students’ progress and behavior.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science, Pure Science (Biology Major) or any related field with minimum 3-5 years of teaching experience at the lower secondary level. Or, Master’s Degree in Health Science, Pure Science (Biology Major), or any related field with minimum 2-3 years of teaching experience at the lower secondary level.
• Sound knowledge of the national curriculum for Health and Physical Education(Lower Secondary Level).
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English.
• Strong communication, classroom management, and student-friendly teaching skills.
• Passion for teaching Health and Physical Education, and commitment to child rights, safeguarding, and the school’s Code of Conduct.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in project-based, activity-based teaching.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with audio-visual teaching tools and digital resources.

Interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV and a cover letter to: hr@maitinepal.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. Maiti Nepal is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from marginalized communities.