English Language Teacher at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

AUN is seeking for a permanent English Teacher. This position is a local one and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• To work in a manner that fully reflects the School’s mission and vision. 
• To implement and deliver a balanced and relevant curriculum for the students and to support the overall English Language curriculum
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of the students both as a teacher and a mentor
• To encourage a learning experience that provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to the raising standards of students’ attainment
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, making policies and teaching strategies in the subject area of English Language
• To contribute to the implementation and improvement of a plan in the subject area
• To plan and prepare courses and lessons and ensure a high quality of learning experience for the students
• To contribute to the whole school’s planning activities
• To promote the general progress and well being of the students in line with the school’s policy
• To alert the appropriate staff to problems experienced by pupils and to make recommendations as to how these may be resolved
• To communicate , as appropriate, with the parents of students and with persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students after consultation with the Head of School
• To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required
• To use a variety of delivery methods that will stimulate learning appropriate to students’ needs and the demands of the relevant syllabus
• To maintain discipline in accordance with school’s procedures and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behavior, standards of work and homework
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its aim and ethos and to encourage all staff and pupils to follow this example
• To ensure that the classroom provides a positive learning environment including the use of stimulating displays
• To take part in the staff development program
• To continue personal development in relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods
• To help prepare students for standardized tests and college entrance exams
• To help in implementing school quality procedures and to adhere to these
• To contribute to the process of monitoring and evaluation of the Science subject area in line with school procedures
• To review from time to time methods of teaching and programs of work
• To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up to date information in the tracking of pupils and their performance
• To communicate effectively with the parents of students as appropriate
• Where appropriate, to communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the school
• To take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents’ Evenings, student review meetings etc.
• To contribute and assist in identifying resource needs and the effective and efficient  use of physical resources
• To cooperate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective use of resources to the benefit of the school and the students.
• To actively promote schools’ policies and continue personal development as agreed
• To comply with the University’s Health and Safety Policy
• To undertake any other duties as specified by the Head of Charter School

Requirements for the position:

• A B.Ed from a recognized tertiary institution in a relevant field, with three to five years teaching experience.
• Possess high level interpersonal communication skills.

• The full-time English Teacher is expected to be specialized in the following areas:
  • Grammar and Structure
  • English Literature
  • Phonetics

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Adequate knowledge of AUN Policies and Procedures.
• Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

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AUN is seeking for a permanent English Teacher. This position is a local one and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• To work in a manner that fully reflects the School’s mission and vision. 
• To implement and deliver a balanced and relevant curriculum for the students and to support the overall English Language curriculum
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of the students both as a teacher and a mentor
• To encourage a learning experience that provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
• To contribute to the raising standards of students’ attainment
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, making policies and teaching strategies in the subject area of English Language
• To contribute to the implementation and improvement of a plan in the subject area
• To plan and prepare courses and lessons and ensure a high quality of learning experience for the students
• To contribute to the whole school’s planning activities
• To promote the general progress and well being of the students in line with the school’s policy
• To alert the appropriate staff to problems experienced by pupils and to make recommendations as to how these may be resolved
• To communicate , as appropriate, with the parents of students and with persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students after consultation with the Head of School
• To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required
• To use a variety of delivery methods that will stimulate learning appropriate to students’ needs and the demands of the relevant syllabus
• To maintain discipline in accordance with school’s procedures and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behavior, standards of work and homework
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its aim and ethos and to encourage all staff and pupils to follow this example
• To ensure that the classroom provides a positive learning environment including the use of stimulating displays
• To take part in the staff development program
• To continue personal development in relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods
• To help prepare students for standardized tests and college entrance exams
• To help in implementing school quality procedures and to adhere to these
• To contribute to the process of monitoring and evaluation of the Science subject area in line with school procedures
• To review from time to time methods of teaching and programs of work
• To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up to date information in the tracking of pupils and their performance
• To communicate effectively with the parents of students as appropriate
• Where appropriate, to communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the school
• To take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents’ Evenings, student review meetings etc.
• To contribute and assist in identifying resource needs and the effective and efficient  use of physical resources
• To cooperate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective use of resources to the benefit of the school and the students.
• To actively promote schools’ policies and continue personal development as agreed
• To comply with the University’s Health and Safety Policy
• To undertake any other duties as specified by the Head of Charter School

Requirements for the position:

• A B.Ed from a recognized tertiary institution in a relevant field, with three to five years teaching experience.
• Possess high level interpersonal communication skills.

• The full-time English Teacher is expected to be specialized in the following areas:
  • Grammar and Structure
  • English Literature
  • Phonetics

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Adequate knowledge of AUN Policies and Procedures.
• Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.