Geography & Earth Sciences Teacher at St Bridget College

St. Bridget College is one of Nigeria's leading secondary schools, located in Aba, we provide world-class education to students in a well-managed boarding setting. Our award-winning institution provides Christian-centered education with a strong focus on science and technical education.

As we enter our third decade, we are looking for outstanding leaders to shepherd the next generation of St. Bridget's students into adulthood.

Job Position: Geography & Earth Sciences Teacher

Location: Aba, Abia State

Compensation: Competitive based on experience and qualifications

Start Date: Negotiable, but no later than September 10th, 2013.

Background:
Many of the recent developments in society are based on rapid advancements in geography, earth sciences and geospatial imagery. We are looking for a geography teacher to join our geography department to augment our current staff of geography teachers.

Core Tasks:

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as geography, earth sciences, and related fields of study.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Assign and grade class work and homework.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Required Skills:

• Training and Teaching Students -  Identifying the educational needs of students, developing formal educational content as well as demonstrations and hands-on experiences for the students.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Getting Information -  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources INCLUDING RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CHOSEN FIELD OF STUDY.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Coaching and Developing Others -  Identifying the developmental needs of students, and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping them to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues, and maintaining them over time.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• Documenting/Recording Information -  Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Thinking Creatively -  Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -  Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Educational Requirement:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree (preferably a Master’s degree) in the geography, geology, earth sciences, soil sciences, or related areas.

Application Closing Date
April 2nd, 2013

Method of Application
To apply, send a cover letter AND a resume (curriculum vitae) to the email address: jobs@st-bridgets.org In addition to the above, the email MUST include the following:

1. A functioning email address, mobile telephone number and contact information.
2. A discussion of WHY you believe this is a good fit for you.
3. A discussion of your experiences managing schools (or educational institutions) and how you think this will fit into St. Bridget’s. if you have experience outside of education which you believe can be beneficial, kindly discuss them. Copied: hotnigerianjobs.com
4. Your long term career goals and how you think this job at St. Bridget’s will help you realize these personal career goals.