• Application Deadline: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: English Teacher (Primary School)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 6 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Education / Teaching 
  

Job Summary

Our client, an international school in Abuja, offers an exceptional learning environment encouraging young minds to proffer solutions to problems, train pupils with an inquisitive mind and a desire for knowledge, thereby raising disciplined and transparent future leaders. They are currently hiring an English Teacher (Primary School) in Maitama, Abuja.

Role Summary 

The ideal candidate is expected to work with children within the range of 5 – 15 years. His/her aim would be to motivate children and use resources to help them learn, and develop their social and communication skills by helping students understand English, speak it and be able to write and read it. Your duties will range from the preparation of course work, planning of classes and you will spend a lot of time writing on board and will also be responsible for the safety of pupils during your lessons.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and delivering classroom lectures to students and coursework materials, homework assignments, and     handouts.


• Prepare lesson plans in advance that teach core objectives and principles that are relevant to the curriculum, also showing students how this knowledge is useful in the real world.


• Set high academic standards for every student in the class while still adapting to the individual needs of each child.


• Evaluating students’ class work and assignments; recording and maintaining accurate student attendance records and grades.


• Maintaining discipline in the classroom as well as creating a vibrant teaching atmosphere.


• Teach several different classes of students the rules of grammar, punctuation, spelling and other nuances of the English   language.


• Track and report performance data to determine where changes need to be made and which strategies and methods are working.


• Develop stable, solid relationships with students with appropriate boundaries so they know you are available to help them  when they need it.


• Attend special events held by the school and engage with students and their parents in an appropriate, friendly way.


• Attend staff meetings to address situations or challenges with identified students so you can adapt your lesson plan to   meet their needs

Skills

• Communication Skills: You must be able to speak clearly to students, other teachers, parents and administration officials.


• Writing Skills: You will write progress reports as observed on each students etc.


• Patience: The students you work with will have different backgrounds and abilities. Patience will help you deal with students who act out or have trouble following the material.


• Creativity: you will have to find ways to involve students into their lessons. Additionally, you may have to work with different learning styles to get the most out of each student.


• Instruction Skills: You will have to explain new ideas and unfamiliar concepts with authority and in a clear and brief way so that students can understand. You must work to keep the students' attention.


• People Skills: Engaging parents and creating healthy relationships with students and faculty will help create a quality learning environment

Requirements

• NCE/B.Ed (an education degree) in English language and knowledge/experience with teaching the language.


• At least 5-6 years of teaching experience in standard and structured schools.


• Experience of both Nigeria/British curriculum is a MUST.


• TRCN registration is very important

*Please note that only residents of Abuja will be considered.*