Primary Educator

Job summary

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Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver daily lessons.
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching resources.
• Teach assigned primary classes/subjects.
• Assess learners through classwork, assignments, tests, and examinations.
• Record and monitor learners' academic progress.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Identify learners who need additional academic support.
• Provide appropriate intervention and differentiated instruction.
• Maintain accurate learner records.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.
• Communicate appropriately with parents and guardians.
• Participate in school activities, clubs, events, and excursions where required.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Follow the school's curriculum, policies, and safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to the overall academic and personal development of learners

Requirements:

• Minimum of NCE, HND, or Bachelor's Degree in Education or a relevant subject.
• B.Ed., B.Sc. Ed., B.A. Ed., or B.A./B.Sc. with PGDE is an advantage.
• TRCN registration/licence or eligibility for registration is an advantage.
• Additional training in Montessori, Early Childhood/Primary Education, Special Needs Education, or Child Psychology is an advantage.
• A minimum of 2–3 years of classroom teaching experience is recommended.
• Experience teaching children at the primary-school level.
• Experience preparing lesson plans, assessments, schemes of work, and teaching resources.
• Experience working in a structured private-school environment is an advantage.

Teaching Skills

The candidate should be able to:

• Prepare effective lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons.
• Teach core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Basic Science, Social Studies, Civic Education, and related primary subjects as required.
• Use different teaching methods to accommodate different learning abilities.
• Assess learners' academic progress.
• Keep accurate academic and behavioural records.
• Identify learners who require additional support.
• Use technology and digital resources to support learning.
• Encourage creativity, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving.
• Prepare learners for internal and external assessments.
• Give constructive feedback to learners and parents.

Classroom Management

The teacher should be able to:

• Maintain a safe, orderly, and positive classroom.
• Establish clear classroom rules and routines.
• Manage different learner personalities and abilities.
• Handle behavioural challenges professionally.
• Promote respect, cooperation, and good character.
• Use positive discipline rather than humiliating or intimidating learners.
• Ensure learners remain engaged during lessons.

Personal Qualities

Look for someone who is:

• Patient and caring
• Passionate about teaching children
• Creative and resourceful
• Responsible and dependable
• Professional and well-presented
• Excellent at communication
• Organized and punctual
• Emotionally mature
• Adaptable
• Team-oriented
• Willing to learn and improve
• Respectful toward learners, parents, and colleagues

Parent and School Communication

The Primary Educator should be able to:

• Communicate learners' progress appropriately to parents.
• Attend parent-teacher meetings.
• Respond professionally to parents' concerns.
• Work closely with the school administration.
• Collaborate with other teachers and departments.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning learners and their families.