Food Nutrition / Home Economics Teacher at Al-Hikmah University

Job Summary

• We seek a qualified, enthusiastic Food & Nutrition / Home Economics Teacher to deliver engaging lessons in food preparation, nutrition, household management, and related topics.
• The teacher will foster practical skills, promote healthy living, and prepare students for WAEC/NECO examinations and future home‑making or culinary careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Food & Nutrition and Home Economics according to the Nigerian secondary‑school curriculum (WAEC/NECO syllabi).
• Design lesson plans, schemes of work, and instructional materials that balance theory and hands‑on cooking/household activities.
• Conduct practical demonstrations (cooking, laundry, sewing, budgeting) and supervise students during laboratory/kitchen sessions.
• Assess student performance through tests, assignments, practical exams, and continuous assessment records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑equipped kitchen/home‑economics lab; ensure proper storage of ingredients and equipment.
• Counsel students on healthy eating habits, personal hygiene, and sustainable home practices.
• Participate in school‑wide events, parent‑teacher meetings, and extracurricular clubs related to food, nutrition, or home‑making.
• Keep abreast of curriculum updates, teaching methodologies, and nutrition/health guidelines; attend professional development workshops.
• Supervise and mentor support staff in the kitchen/laboratory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics, Food Science & Nutrition, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in a recognized secondary school.
• Strong practical cooking, sewing, and household‑management skills.
• Ability to pass WAEC/NECO standards and prepare students for external exams.
• Good organizational, communication, and classroom‑management abilities.
• Membership of Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of Nigerian food culture, nutrition guidelines, and home‑economics principles.
• Hands‑on experience with modern kitchen equipment and safety protocols.
• Ability to engage students through demonstrations, project‑based learning, and interactive discussions.
• Effective assessment and feedback techniques.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and curriculum innovation.