Nursery Teacher at Stella Maris School

Founded in 1996, Stella Maris began as a small community school dedicated to nurturing children through faith and discipline. Over the years, our vision expanded -transforming into a network of campuses that now welcome students from across Nigeria and around the world. Our journey is marked by resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nursery Teacher

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

Description

• As a Nursery Teacher, you will foster early childhood development by creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children aged 3–5.
• They design play-based lesson plans that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth, while monitoring child progress and maintaining regular communication with parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development: Designing and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities (e.g., play-based learning, arts, and crafts).
• Child Development: Fostering social, emotional, and physical growth through positive reinforcement and interaction.
• Safety and Care: Ensuring a secure, clean, and inclusive classroom environment that complies with health and safety standards.
• Assessment & Reporting: Tracking individual child progress, maintaining records of developmental milestones, and sharing updates with parents.
• Collaboration: Working with assistants, staff, and parents to support children's learning and welfare.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Typically requires a Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a relevant qualification.
• Passion: Strong dedication to working with young children.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for dealing with children and parents.
• Patience: High levels of patience, creativity, and energy to manage young children effectively.

Common Qualifications:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or relevant certification.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF or MS Word format to: hr@smsabuja.sch.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.