Home Economics Teacher at Discovering Talents Academy

Responsibilities

• Designing lesson plans that cover topics such as food and nutrition, textiles, family living, consumer education, and budgeting.
• Conducting engaging, hands-on classes that encourage practical learning.
• Teaching students about healthy eating habits, meal planning, and food preparation techniques.
• Educating students on home management, personal finance, and sustainable living practices.
• Organizing cooking, sewing, and home care workshops for practical experience.
• Demonstrating proper use of kitchen equipment, sewing machines, and household tools.
• Supervising students as they engage in hands-on activities to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Evaluating students through assignments, projects, and practical demonstrations.
• Providing constructive feedback to help students improve their skills.
• Keeping records of student progress and participation.
• Teaching students about food safety, kitchen hygiene, and safe handling of household appliances.
• Enforcing safety protocols in the classroom to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Supervising students closely during practical lessons.
• Encouraging students to develop responsibility, self-sufficiency, and decision-making skills.
• Teaching effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving in household management
• Planning cooking competitions, craft fairs, or sustainability projects to showcase student learning.
• Encouraging participation in community service projects related to home economics.
• Ensuring the proper maintenance of kitchen, sewing, and classroom equipment.
• Keeping inventory of supplies such as ingredients, fabrics, and household tools.
• Maintaining an organized and clean learning environment.
• Communicating with parents about student progress and projects.
• Working with school management to improve and update the home economics curriculum.
• Partnering with community organizations to enhance student learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND with relevant work experience.