Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at Hamilton International Academy

Hamilton International Academy, a private provider of early childhood education in the Gwarinpa metro area of Abuja is hiring for the new school year and invites applications for a Preschool Cook. Qualified applicants will have industry experience, working at a professional level, familiar with health & safety; preferably in a public organisation.

Join our talented team, where we inspire children to be lifelong learners! All our staff are loving and affectionate; ensuring that our children are imparted with the knowledge to succeed.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Location: Abuja
Work hours: 7:00a.m - 6:00p.m

Job Description

• Embark on a new journey in the highly-rewarding career of a professional Pre-Kindergarten teacher in an environment that values your contributions and gives you the resources you need to implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs.
• In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to work with a teaching team in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.

Duties

• Under the guidance of the Executive Center director and proprietors, you will collaborate with your teaching team in preparing and maintaining the environment in which the IBO and Montessori approach to education is implemented.
• You will work with a talented team of teachers to assist in the design and implementation of appropriate instruction to the individual child's sensitive period for acquiring skills.
• You will be accountable for maintaining the overall classroom environment to support Hamilton teaching methods and demonstrating a devotion to lifelong learning, respect for the natural world and a commitment to unconditional and equal acceptance of every child while collaborating and maintaining positive relationships with parents, children, co-workers and the management team.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position.
• Interact frequently, affectionately and respectfully with children.
• Engage and communicate with individual children during daily activities and routines.
• Provide appropriate materials and activities which foster social skills and encourages children to think, problem solve, question and experiment.
• Establish and maintain a primary care giving relationship with individual children and their families.
• Facilitate regular parent/guardian communication and conferences to discuss orientation, transitions and developmental goals effectively.
• Follow all school policy, safety and health rules while supervising all children at all times.
• Demonstrate awareness of the entire group whether working with a small group or individuals.
• Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean and attractive.
• Support organizational mission, philosophies, values, goals and policies to parent/guardians and colleagues.
• Must have knowledge of the core curriculum areas responsible for instructing and able to research new age trends in teaching and learning styles/technologies.
• Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of children by developing and directing educational experiences tailored to assigned class.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based upon schools goals and objectives.
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
• Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect with colleagues.
• Respond to location and organizational needs by attending trainings and contributing to the school newsletter.
• This position is ideally suited to individuals who have a passion for Early Childhood Education and want career growth and advancement.
• The potential for advancement to future positions is available.

Qualifications
Education:

• High School Diploma/Secondary School Certificate required.
• A degree from College/University is required.
• Education focus in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Child Development discipline very desirable.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of either pre-school, IBO, Montessori or/and kindergarten education experience required.
• CPR certification required within three months of employment.
• Qualified candidates must demonstrate exceptional communication, leadership, organization and problem solving skills.

Salary
This is a full time, year round salaried position Starting Monthly Salary: N40,000 - N45,000. Commensurate with experience. (Typical work week will consist of 45-60 hours)

Benefits

• Hamilton International Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, Paid Time Off, paid holidays and much more.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online