Early Childhood Teacher at Stella Maris Schools

Stella Maris School is full of happy and highly motivated children. We are committed to providing a warm, welcoming and nurturing atmosphere with a strong educational ethos and moral values.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Abuja (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• An early childcare teacher provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.
• To be a successful early childcare teacher, you should be able to display strong communication skills and a kind and gentle demeanor when interacting with children.
• Ultimately, an outstanding early childcare teacher should display patience and use creative ways to interact and engage with children.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs;
• Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
• Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
• maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships.
• Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development; completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports.
• Teaching and following a daily routine.
• Consistently planning innovative ways of keeping children actively engaged.
• Imparting knowledge to children through fun and play.
• Ensuring the social and emotional growth of the child.
• Addressing the physical needs of the individual child or group.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of B.Ed / B.Sc / HND.
• Minimum of 3+ years experience as a childcare teacher.
• Love for children, tolerance, and flexibility.
• Ability to work during the evening, and after-hours, as needed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood education programs and techniques.
• Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2022.