New Ideal Model School is an exceptional educational institution located in Jalingo, Taraba State that prepares students for success in their future careers and beyond. We believe in nurturing each child's potential while instilling values that will guide them throughout their lives. New Ideal Model School offers a seamless educational journey from early years to high school. In our Elementary, we embrace the Montessori curriculum, focusing on practical life, sensorial learning, mathematics, language, and cultural studies to cultivate a strong foundation for our pupils. This hands-on approach encourages curiosity and creativity, allowing our young learners to thrive. While in the secondary level, we combine thebestof both the British and Nigerian curricula to provide our students with a comprehensive and balanced education. Our commitment to academic excellence and personal growth ensures that our students develop the skills they need to become valuable citizens, self-reliant individuals, and effective leaders.
At New Ideal Model School, we provide total training for our students with a view to making them great in their future careers. Here, we nurture our students to love and honour their parents when they become adults: this is the expectation of all parents. The school’s aim is to develop a curriculum that builds on students’ experiences and helps all students to become successful learners, valuable citizens, self-reliant individuals, and effective leaders.
An Early Years Teacher, also known as a Nursery School Teacher or Early Childhood Educator, isresponsible for fostering the development of young children (typically ages 3-5).
This involves planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons, creating a safe and stimulating learning environment, and building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
They also assess children's progress, collaborate with other educators, and stay updated on best practices in early childhood education.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Development and Delivery: Planning and implementing engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that promote learning and development in areas like language, literacy, math, science, social skills, and physical development.
Creating a Positive Learning Environment: Establishing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that fosters positive behavior and encourages exploration, creativity, and critical thinking.
Building Relationships: Developing positive and supportive relationships with children, their families, and colleagues, fostering open communication and collaboration.
Assessing and Monitoring Progress: Observing, assessing, and documenting children's learning and development through various methods, providing feedback to parents and caregivers, and using this information to inform future planning.
Collaboration and Professional Development: Working collaboratively with other teachers, specialists, and school personnel to develop and implement effective early childhood programs.Staying current with best practices and trends in early childhood education through professional development opportunities.
Safeguarding Children: Ensuring the safety and well-being of children, including adhering to child protection policies, maintaining a healthy and hygienic environment, and addressing any potential health or safety concerns.
Personal Care: Assisting with personal care needs of children, such as nappy changing, dressing, feeding, and toileting, as needed.
Individualized Learning: Assisting in the development of individualized learning plans for children with special needs and providing appropriate support.
Promoting Social and Emotional Development: Guiding children to develop self-identity, teaching necessary skills, and fostering positive social and emotional behaviors.
Communication: Effectively communicating with parents and caregivers about their child's progress, needs, and any concerns.
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of children's progress, assessments, and other relevant information.
Requirements
Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 2-10 years work experience.