Phonics Teacher at kays Schools

Job Description

 Teaching & Instruction

• Teach phonics sounds, blending, segmenting, and decoding skills.
• Provide instruction on proper pronunciation, articulation, and accent improvement.
• Conduct reading fluency exercises, oral drills, and speech practice.
• Use engaging teaching methods, including songs, games, stories, and visual aids.

Lesson Planning

• Prepare structured phonics and diction lesson plans.
• Develop age-appropriate activities and learning materials.
• Tailor instruction based on student age, ability, and learning needs.
• Introduce new vocabulary and reinforce correct pronunciation.

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Assess students’ phonemic awareness, reading levels, and speech clarity.
• Identify speech or reading challenges and provide targeted support.
• Track and document student progress.
• Give constructive feedback and plan remedial lessons when needed.

Classroom/Session Management

• Create a friendly, supportive, and confidence-building learning environment.
• Maintain discipline using positive reinforcement.
• Manage small groups or one-on-one sessions effectively.

Student Support & Development

• Help learners improve reading fluency and communication confidence.
• Support students preparing for presentations, speeches, or oral examinations.
• Encourage correct usage of English sounds in daily speech.

Parent & Stakeholder Communication

• Report student progress to parents or school administrators.
• Provide guidance to parents on how to reinforce phonics and diction at home.
• Participate in school meetings, trainings, and literacy events when required.

Professional Responsibilities

• Stay updated on modern phonics and speech training techniques.
• Use appropriate teaching tools (flashcards, audio materials, phonics apps, etc.).
• Uphold professionalism and adhere to school policies.

Qualifications

• Certificate or training in Phonics, Diction, Speech Training, or Education.
• Experience teaching phonics or diction (preferred).
• Strong command of spoken English and correct pronunciation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies

• Phonemic awareness expertise
• Clear pronunciation and articulation
• Patience and creativity
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to engage young learners
• Good classroom/session management