Primary Homeroom Teacher at American International School of Lagos

Qualification  & Background

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of experience of full time teaching at a progressive and/or international school community.
• Current international qualification/ certification in teaching area.
• Experience serving a school that is the “hub of the community”.
• Knowledge Base

Knowledge and understanding of:

• child development: the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children
• implementing inquiry-based instructional practices
• Understanding by Design (UbD) or “backwards design”
• standards based assessment and reporting
• high impact research-based instructional strategies
• classroom management and positive discipline
• child protection and safeguarding practices
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Skills and Aptitudes

• Exceptional verbal, written, and communications skills.
• IT skills; ability to use technology applications that enhance learning, communication, and school improvement efforts.
• Commitment to inclusion and ensuring that students feel a sense of belonging.
• Ability to differentiate instruction (scaffolding, grouping practices, choice, etc.) in order to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Willingness to make a positive difference in the lives of students beyond the classroom.
• Ability to provide feedback that is targeted, timely, and actionable.
• Comfort with multiple perspectives and their place within the classroom and community.
• Results-ori ented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to AISL stakeholders: students, colleagues, parents
• Comfort with the uncertainty and ambiguity in the developing world.

Personal Qualities

• Lifelong learner with a growth mindset.
• Empathetic, friendly, and genuine communicator.]
• Strong work ethic with resilience, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Team player who values community and service.
• Sense of humor to foster a positive school community.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and open to change.

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning

• Plan engaging and purposeful lessons that are aligned with learning standards and units of inquiry.
• Incorporate strategies in planning that meets the diverse learning needs of students.
• Identify and use rich resources and applications to enrich learning.
• Plan collaboratively with team members.

Instruction

• Utilizes research-based in mystructional strategies to deliver purposeful, differentiated instruction that engages students and meets diverse learning needs.
• Implements inquiry-based teaching methods to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and deeper understanding among students
• Uses a variety of technology tools to support instruction, integrating student technology skill development with content learning.

Assessment

• Design assessments to collect evidence of student learning and understanding.
• Collect, analyze, and use assessment data to inform teaching and learning (Formative Assessment) and to evaluate student performance and progress (Summative Assessment).
• Encourage students to reflect critically on their learning with the aim of continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate student records and provide regular reports on individual student progress and performance.

Learning Environment

• Creates a learning environment that is attractive, comfortable, safe, and welcoming.
• Uses resources, routines, and procedures to foster a purposeful, engaging student centered learning environment.  
• Implements an effective classroom management system that is based on the AISL Core Values.

Professionalism

• Support the future readiness of our students by designing and delivering a  modern, relevant, and culturally responsive curriculum.
• Share in the overall responsibility for the academic progress, personal development, health and safety, discipline and well-being of all students
• Collaborate with colleagues to share, reflect and improve on classroom practice.
• Seek professional learning opportunities aligned with professional goals and/or school wide goals.
• Serve on working groups / committees designed to support the school’s  continuous improvement.
• Coach a sport and/or lead an after school activity throughout the academic year.
• Comply with the AISL Faculty/Staff Code of Ethics.