Class Teacher at HR Aid

Job Title: Class Teacher (Primary 2)
Location: Gbagada, Lagos

OVERVIEW
Responsible for leading classroom activities of young children while actively engaging them to foster a positive and healthy learning environment. Teach and educate students according to their educational needs and following the school curriculum.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for lessons by gathering materials and setting up workstations
• Plan appropriately according to the curriculum and prepare and implement appropriate work for the class of children, which teaches to individual abilities or learning readiness.
• Register and monitor the attendance of students under your care
• Make use of audio-visual technological devices/aides (such as radio aids; projectors) and other adaptations during the delivery of the lessons
• Device a variety of strategies to meet the needs of all the pupils through differentiation of tasks and active participation in their learning
• Assign, mark, and correct work carried out by your students
• Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, attainment, and behavior of one’s students
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports, and references relating to individual students or groups of students
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups of students, or class entrusted to him/her
• Provide guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and their further education and future careers, providing information on sources of more expert advice
• Develop and maintain a caring, stimulating environment within the classroom where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils and display the children’s work attractively
• Assess, record, and report on each child's progress, development, and attainment, which should be communicated to parents. Complete reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Encourage creative thinking and learning

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in Education or PGDE with a focus on early childhood development
• Conversant with British Curriculum
• 4+ years experience as a teacher
• Experience working with young children in a classroom setting
• Ability to communicate with young children at their level
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the primary school curriculum
• A high level of self-motivation and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to uphold and model the school values
• Patient, compassionate attitude, with a friendly, energetic disposition
• Good mediation and nurturing abilities
• Evidence of personal commitment to professional development
• Creative mindset with an ability to create memorable, out-of-the-box lessons
• Passion for shaping and inspiring young minds
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel