Experienced Literacy Teacher at an Educational Institute

An Educational Institute Catering for the life-long learning and holistic development of the child is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Experienced Literacy Teacher

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

Job Description

• To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures. 
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs. 
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.· Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.· Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following 

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails. 
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification, Knowledge Skills and Ability Required 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching· Minnesota State certification in teaching in the appropriate subject area.
• 5 - 15 years work experience.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state.

Physical Requirements: 

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Application Closing Date
24th June, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] and [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.