Economics Teacher at Gonzaga Jesuit College

Job Description

• The Economics Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction that helps students understand both microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts.
• The ideal candidate will foster critical thinking, financial literacy, and a deep understanding of how economic systems, markets, and policies function in the real world, preparing students for both academic examinations and external assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons on foundational and advanced economic theories, including supply and demand, market structures, fiscal policy, monetary policy, and global trade.
• Align daily lesson plans with institutional curriculum guidelines and relevant external examination board standards.
• Design, administer, and grade tests, exams, and projects to evaluate student progress. Provide constructive, timely feedback to support student growth.
• Analyze student performance data to identify learning gaps and implement targeted interventions or remedial support where necessary.
• Connect abstract economic theories to current national and global financial events to make the subject relevant and accessible.
• Maintain a structured, positive, and inclusive learning environment that encourages open academic discussion and respectful debate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Education (with a specialization in Economics/Social Sciences), or a highly related quantitative field.
• Professional Certification: A teaching license, professional certification, or registration with the appropriate national or state teaching regulatory body is highly preferred.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level. Experience preparing students for standardized external examinations is a strong plus.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and basic statistical data analysis tools.
• Pedagogical Skills: Proven ability to break down complex quantitative data, graphs, and abstract theories into easy-to-understand concepts for students.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead engaging classroom discussions.
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency with educational technology, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital grading portals, and presentation tools.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to help students evaluate economic arguments, policies, and data trends.

Other Requirements:

• Background Clearance: Must successfully pass standard background checks, including criminal record checks and credential verification.
• Extracurricular Engagement: Willingness to mentor student organizations, such as an Economics Club, Debate Society, or Financial Literacy Club.
• Professional Conduct: Strong commitment to professional ethics, punctuality, and the collaborative values of the educational institution.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: N150,000 / Month typically commensurate with educational qualifications and years of active teaching experience.
• Health Plan: Access to the institutional comprehensive health insurance/medical scheme.
• Paid Time Off: Paid annual leavein accordance with institutional policy.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to attend workshops, seminars, and training sessions to maintain teaching credentials and learn new pedagogical methodologies.