English Language Teacher at Kingdom citizen's College

Location: Jos, Plateau State

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are looking to employ an English teacher with an outstanding track record of teaching English lessons to students in High School. The English teacher will be responsible for the teaching of reading, writing and speaking skills. To ensure success as an English teacher, the English teacher must possess a pleasant disposition that will enhance the learning process. Ultimately, an outstanding English teacher should engage students in meaningful and fun activities, creating an environment conducive to learning.

Functions

• Prepare and deliver English Language lessons to students of diverse age groups
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and lesson notes.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring the confidentiality of all records.
• Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
• Communicate students’ progress to management, students, parents or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.).
• Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counsellors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
• Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.
• Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
• Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
• Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement lessons.
• Participate in training and development sessions to improve teaching practices or learn new teaching techniques.
• Organize teaching environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments
• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.

Requirements

• B.(Ed) / M(Ed) / B.Art in English or related course
• At least 3 years of experience teaching Engish Language in a secondary school
• Must have a good knowledge of the British/American curriculum.
• In addition to specific required qualifications, the candidate must have a good command of English, and eloquent and must have good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in the use of the computer and internet.
• Must possess leadership skills
• Must possess excellent teaching skills
• Highly innovative and resourceful.

Essential Soft Skills

• Committed to KCC’s core organizational values of excellence, integrity, community, socio-economic relevance, and leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with staff, experts, and counterparts from the public, private and educational sectors.
• Ability to work under pressure and interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.