Pre-School Teacher at Halifield Schools

Halifield School - Founded in 1996, Halifield School was initially situated on Salami Street, Mende until 2003 when it relocated to its permanent premises on Oki Lane, Maryland, Lagos. In 2009, Halifield commenced a secondary school which is a preparatory ground for university entry and a grooming centre for adolescents.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pre-School Teacher

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a creative program suitable for preschool pupils, utilizing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, Jolly Phonics
• Employ a variety of teaching techniques such as storytelling, educational play, drawing, handcrafts, singing, use of technology, etc.
• Provide a safe and secure environment in which the pupils can learn.
• Maintain open communication with your pupils’ parents through the Communication Book, Emails and official Phone Calls and to report serious issues to the Upper Elementary Supervisor for onward prompt resolution.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
• Keep records on individual children including daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medication administered (only through the nurse) .
• Organize and participate in recreational activities such as games.
• Organize and store toys and materials to ensure orderliness in activity areas.
• Dress children and change diapers.
• Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and escalate to supervisors and then parents, if instructed.
• Help children learn and keep good hygiene.
• Introduce children to basic concepts such as manners by teaching them to share, take turns e.t.c
• Work as a team with colleagues to ensure that all pupils are tidy and pupil’s things are organized when leaving the school.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timeliness and Accuracy of Statutory Records
• Quality of teaching
• Use of Technology in teaching and learning
• Class Management
• Self-leadership

Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of National Certificate in Education (NCE)
• Training in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum and Jolly Phonics
• 4 years experience in teaching in a Montessori or EYFS environment

Skills and Competences:

• Grounded knowledge of Birth to 3 years development framework.
• Creativity
• Patience and Responsibility
• Resourcefulness
• Proficiency in the use of computers, with a good knowledge of technological advances as it relates to educating early learners.
• Ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: apply@halifieldschools.com.ng using the position as the subject of the email.