Female Early Years Educators at Millie's International School

Details:

As our Early Years Educator, you will be required to work with children between the ages of 3 to 5 years

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRE

• A degree in Early Childhood Education plus a diploma or certificate in Montessori Education or Early Years Education
• Must have experience of EYFS curriculum
• Minimum of 4 years verifiable teaching experience with this age group
• Knowledge and experience of teaching phonics is preferred and an added advantage
• You should be enthusiastic and confident in your abilities to engage children and extend their learning through play, enabling their emotional, social and educational development.
• To complement your qualification and experience, you will come with patience, a good sense of humour and great stamina to keep up with the needs and energy of a large group of young, lively children.
• Creative skills such as music, dance, drama, art and crafts are a must
• You must have excellent English Language skills (clear written, reading and spoken) along with good numeracy skills
• Good level of computer literacy is also a must
• Must be able to commute easily to Idi-Ishin, Jericho, Ibadan

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be expected to create and implement age and developmentally appropriate lessons for the children whilst helping them achieve the EYFS early learning goals.
• Providing experiences that promote individual expression through conversation, play and creativity; guiding the children in a nurturing environment to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially, and enjoy physical activities
• Initiating classroom activities daily (sing-a-longs, storytelling, book reading, art and craft projects, sensory exploration, outdoor stimulation etc.)
• Displaying children’s creative art work regularly on bulletin board as well as creating own theme based classroom displays to ensure an engaging learning environment for the children.
• Maintaining daily record of activities, behaviours, meals etc and ensuring parents receive adequate information about their children's experiences in the school through daily contact book entries
• Conducting observations and assessment of children's developmental skills in order to complete developmental checklists bi-annually
• Creating an open, friendly, and cooperative atmosphere in which children and families feel comfortable and secure
• Using equipment and supplies safely and conscientiously, keeping physical environment clean and orderly at all times
• Inspecting the school site and equipment for potential safety hazards; taking corrective action or informing management to prevent injuries.