Secondary PE Teacher at the American International School of Lagos

The American International School of Lagos Nigeria is a globally recognised not-for-profit school serving over 500 children from some 50+ nationalities. Situated on Victoria Island, the commercial heart of Lagos, the schools highly qualified faculty and staff designs meaningful learning experiences which empower students and develop the whole child.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Secondary PE Teacher

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities
Planning:

• Design and document units of study on the Learning Management System using the three stages of Understanding by Design (UbD): Identify Desired Results (Standards, Big Ideas, Knowledge/Skills), Determining Acceptable Evidence (Assessment For Learning/Of Learning), Planning Learning Experiences and Instruction.   
• Plan engaging and purposeful lessons that are aligned with learning standards and units of study. 
• Incorporate strategies in planning that meets the diverse learning needs of students. 
• Identify and use rich resources and applications to enrich learning. 
• Plan collaboratively with team members. 

Instruction:

• Use high impact research based instructional strategies to engage students in optimal learning. 
• Deliver quality instruction that is purposeful and differentiated in order to meet the diverse learning needs of students. 
• Uses a variety of technology tools to support instruction, integrating student technology skill development with content learning.

Assessment:

• Design assessments to collect evidence of student learning and understanding. 
• Collect, analyze, and use assessment data to inform teaching and learning (Formative Assessment) and to evaluate student performance and progress (Summative Assessment). 
• Encourage students to reflect critically on their learning with the aim of continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate student records and provide regular reports on individual student progress and performance. 

Learning Environment:

• Creates a learning environment that is attractive, comfortable, safe, and welcoming. 
• Uses resources, routines, and procedures to foster a purposeful, engaging student centered learning environment.  
• Implements an effective classroom management system that is based on the AISL Core Values. 

Professionalism:

• Support the future readiness of our students by designing and delivering a  modern, relevant, and culturally responsive curriculum. 
• Share in the overall responsibility for the academic progress, personal development, health and safety, discipline and well-being of all students
• Collaborate with colleagues to share, reflect and improve on classroom practice
• Seek professional learning opportunities aligned with professional goals and/or school wide goals. 
• Serve on working groups / committees designed to support the school’s  continuous improvement. 
• Coach a sport and/or lead an after school activity throughout the academic year. 
• Comply with the AISL Faculty/Staff Code of Ethics.

Qualifications  & Background

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of experience of full time teaching at a progressive and/or international school community.
• Current international qualification / certification in teaching area.
• Experience serving a school that is the “hub of the community”. 

Knowledge Base:
Knowledge and understanding of:

• child development: the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children 
• Understanding by Design (UbD) or “backwards design”
• standards based assessment and reporting
• high impact research-based instructional strategies
• classroom management and positive discipline 
• child protection and safeguarding practices
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Skills and Aptitudes:

• Exceptional verbal, written, and communications skills.
• IT skills; ability to use technology applications that enhance learning, communication, and school improvement efforts.
• Commitment to inclusion and ensuring that students feel a sense of belonging.
• Ability to differentiate instruction (scaffolding, grouping practices, choice, etc.) in order to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Willingness to make a positive difference in the lives of students beyond the classroom.
• Ability to provide feedback that is targeted, timely, and actionable. 
• Comfort with multiple perspectives and their place within the classroom and community. 
• Results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to AISL stakeholders: students, colleagues, parents
• Comfort with the uncertainty and ambiguity in the developing world. 

Personal Qualities:

• Life long learner
• Sense of humor
• Team player
• Community and service minded
• A good listener and excellent communicator
• Strong work ethic
• Growth mindset
• Resilient, flexible, and adaptable
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Empathetic, friendly, warm, genuine

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: hr@aislagos.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Application Documents

• One page letter of interest
• A 1-2 page CV
• Academic Credentials
• Contact details for three confidential references