TEACHERS
Kamitei knows that teachers bring education to life by imparting knowledge and providing the essential tools to learn and thrive.
In Tanzania, there is a significant disparity in the number of skilled teachers between rural and urban areas. We invest significantly in equipping rural teachers with innovative teaching strategies, updated content knowledge and improved classroom management skills.
Global Stats:
“15 million additional teachers are needed in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030
44 million additional teachers are needed globally to achieve universal primary and secondary education by 2030″
Source: Global report on teachers, 2024
“Teachers are key to reaching education goals for all children, especially the poor and vulnerable.”
Source: UNICEF
Teacher Internships
Turning new teachers into better educators improves student outcomes.
Kamitei Internships for Teaching Excellence (KITE) program offers teaching internships to recently qualified teachers who have not yet been employed in government or private schools and are eager for professional development.
Teacher-to-student Ratios
Increasing teacher numbers provides more individualised support for learners.
For over a decade, Kamitei has placed newly qualified teachers in rural schools and provided incentives to established teachers. These initiatives are reducing Tanzania’s average student-to-teacher ratio from 73:1 to at least 40:1 in our supported schools.
Our field education coordinators visit supported schools regularly to observe classes and teaching practices, and provide professional guidance.
“Kamitei hired me due to a severe teacher shortage. With more teacher interns, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 80:1 to 60:1 at our school. This greatly improved student performance by allowing teachers more time to address individual needs.”
Imani Godfrey, Teacher Intern
“After eight years in this school, what I like best is that we now have more teachers! I enjoy having many teachers because I love all the subjects they teach, and they’re always available when I have questions. My teachers inspire me so much that I want to become one myself so I can help students as they help me. Hopefully, someday, I can return to teach at this school!”
Rosasteri, aged 13
