Phonics Teacher at KAYS Schools

KAYS Schools is a unique citadel of learning that is child-centered and provides a caring, serene, and Christian environment for the Pupils and students with diverse abilities. We provide an opportunity for each student to discover and develop their talents. Our activities are designed to foster self-confidence, taking initiatives, and through these, the worth, dignity, and creative ability of every pupil is recognized. The focus of the school is its academic and social life. Academic excellence is the goal, aim, and objective while we strive very hard to maintain it by taking advantage of our committed, qualified, dedicated, and experienced staff.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Phonics Teacher

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities
Teaching & Instruction:

• Teach phonics sounds, blending, segmenting, and decoding skills.
• Provide instruction on proper pronunciation, articulation, and accent improvement.
• Conduct reading fluency exercises, oral drills, and speech practice.
• Use engaging teaching methods, including songs, games, stories, and visual aids.

Lesson Planning:

• Prepare structured phonics and diction lesson plans.
• Develop age-appropriate activities and learning materials.
• Tailor instruction based on student age, ability, and learning needs.
• Introduce new vocabulary and reinforce correct pronunciation.

Assessment & Progress Monitoring:

• Assess students’ phonemic awareness, reading levels, and speech clarity.
• Identify speech or reading challenges and provide targeted support.
• Track and document student progress.
• Give constructive feedback and plan remedial lessons when needed.

Classroom/Session Management:

• Create a friendly, supportive, and confidence-building learning environment.
• Maintain discipline using positive reinforcement.
• Manage small groups or one-on-one sessions effectively.

Student Support & Development:

• Help learners improve reading fluency and communication confidence.
• Support students preparing for presentations, speeches, or oral examinations.
• Encourage correct usage of English sounds in daily speech.

Parent & Stakeholder Communication:

• Report student progress to parents or school administrators.
• Provide guidance to parents on how to reinforce phonics and diction at home.
• Participate in school meetings, trainings, and literacy events when required.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Stay updated on modern phonics and speech training techniques.
• Use appropriate teaching tools (flashcards, audio materials, phonics apps, etc.).
• Uphold professionalism and adhere to school policies.

Qualifications

• Certificate or training in Phonics, Diction, Speech Training, or Education.
• Experience teaching phonics or diction (preferred).
• Strong command of spoken English and correct pronunciation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies:

• Phonemic awareness expertise
• Clear pronunciation and articulation
• Patience and creativity
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to engage young learners
• Good classroom/session management

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: kaysschools@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.