Our client, a British Nursery and Primary school in Abuja seeks the professional services of Early Years Teachers for immediate employment. The school provides a happy, safe and engaging learning environment where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Job Location: FCT, Abuja.

Job Summary

The job holder will be responsible for supporting children’s learning, and support the lead teacher manage a classroom of children who are five years or younger. His/her aim would be to motivate children and use resources to help them learn. The focus is the development of these children in preparation for a successful transition into primary school.

Responsibilities

• Help organize the classroom and plan intellectual activities for children, per the lead teacher's requests.
• Set up equipment and helping to prepare the classroom for lessons and tidying up afterwards.
• Help pupils develop independent learning skills, manage their own learning and prioritise their time.
• Interact with children, prepare snacks, teach children about numbers, colors and shapes, help them get dressed and change their diapers when needed.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times and offer support to colleagues and parents.
• Undertake pupil record keeping and updating learning records, data and producing reports as required.
• Carry out supervisory duties at lunch and playtimes as required.
• Safeguard the children, including caring for them and supervising them at all times.
• Track children's progress and feeding this back to the lead Teacher.
• Take part in development progress review meetings and provide feedback to parents and careers.
• Help with school trips, events and outings.
• Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice

Skills/Competencies

• Respect and fondness for children
• Ability to plan the children's day and respond to their different needs
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to inspire and enthuse young children
• Applicants must show passion and enthusiasm and be a productive member of the team
• Positive energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, and patience
• Creative and able to use initiative around the nursery
• Leadership qualities, able to act as a positive role model to children and other staff, kind happy and willing to go the extra mile
• Ability to work independently with children
• Good sense of humor and the ability to keep things in perspective while communicating effectively with children

Requirements

• NCE/B.Ed and knowledge/experience with the Montessori or Early Years Education
• At least 2-4 years of Early Years Teaching experience in standard and structured schools
• Experience of both Nigeria/British curriculum is a MUST

Salary

• Salary is open to negotiation
Application

• Qualified applicants with the required experience should forward CVs to ‘recruitment@stresertservices.com’ using ‘AB-EYTA’ as subject of mails before 30th June, 2020. Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.