Arabic Speaking Teacher at Ike Foundation for Autism

Ike Foundation for Autism (IFA) is a non-profit and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to serving all persons living with Autism in Africa and supporting them to live productive and fulfilling lives, irrespective of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, income levels or gender.  IFA was established in 2008. It is registered in Nigeria and Maryland, USA respectively. Since its inception, IFA has evolved as an important Autism voice in Africa. It collaborates with local, African, and international NGOs to promote Autism awareness and advocacy across Africa. IFA has forged strategic partnerships with a number of other Autism NGOs in West Africa and plans to build such partnerships across all the sub-regions of Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Arabic Speaking Teacher

Location: Abuja

Job Brief

• IFA’s Early intervention centre (EIC) for children living with Autism is hiring an Arabic- speaking teacher to provide education and therapy services to our Arabic student(s) under the direct supervision of the centre coordinator.

General Responsibilities

• Attend all required meetings and contribute to applicable study support and special education needs (SENs) meetings and maintain and supply any information that may be required for individual pupils.
• Teaching all applicable areas of the curriculum as required
• Organising classes and taking responsibility for the progress of pupil(s)
• Maintain discipline whilst motivating pupil(s) and facilitating their development to meet targets
• Providing feedback on pupils’ progress as required
• Health and safety in the classroom and in the school environment.
• Take part in the school’s curricular activities outside of classes including those which take place on evenings and weekends
• Build and maintain co-operative relationships with both pupils and their parents/guardians
• Work with parents and guardians to maximize their involvement in the school and the development of resources for it Liaise, co-operate and work with others
• Meet your targets and contribute to those of the team as a whole
• Support colleagues and contribute towards the smooth running of the team and the school
• Adhere to and promote all school values, policies and procedures.

Requirement and Skills

• OND, HND, NCE or Bachelor's Degree in any field, preferably in Education
• No specific years of experience required
• A degree in psychology or special needs education is a plus
• Fluent in Arabic and English language.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2022.