Grade School Teacher at A+ Academy

Job Summary

Grade school teachers teach, develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability and aptitude. Grade school teachers create daily lesson plans, conduct classroom discussions, administer and grade tests, assign and review homework, and complete individual student assessments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation;
• Maintaining discipline;
• Teaching all areas of the primary curriculum;
• Working with others to plan and coordinate work;
• Working with parents to maximise their involvement in the school and the development of resources for the school;
• Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum;
• Organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening;
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly in smaller schools;
• Meeting with other professionals such as education welfare officers and educational psychologists, if required.
• Organising the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment;
• Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class;
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development;
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a pupil’s progress at parents’ evenings and other meetings;
• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class of primary-age pupils;
• Preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development;

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• High Computer Proficiency
• Cognate Teaching experience of not less than 5years in reputable school(s)
• Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods.
• Availability to work extended hours on occasions.
• Excellent social skill.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Outstanding organizational skills.