Job Title: Grade 1 Teacher
Company: The American University of Nigeria (AUN)
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 3 years
Location: Adamawa, Nigeria
Job Field: Education / Teaching
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The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003. The institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent's critical social and economic problems.
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The University offers an American – style education modelled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and students assessment. The first entering class of 124 students and 20 professors was enrolled in September 2005. In ten years, AUN is fast becoming a model for other universities in Nigeria and West Africa.
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SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The position shall develop and implement lesson plans that meet the requirements of Grade 1 pupils in accordance to the guidelines of the University. This involves using the appropriate teaching style and material/equipment to strengthen the learning process of the pupils. The incumbent shall provide pupils with appropriate learning activities to help fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth while establishing effective teacher – pupil, teacher – parents' relationship and communicate with parents to discuss pupil's growth and interpret school program.
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DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES: – Supervise pupils in and out of class rooms' activities. – Evaluate each pupil's performance in terms of academic and social growth. – Prepare reports on pupils as required by the administration. – Maintains professional competence by personal growth. – Administer and prepare grade test, assignments in evaluating pupils' progress. – Establish and enforce rules of behavior among pupil. – Confer with parents, teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve pupil's behavioral and academic problems and progress. – Maintain accurate pupil's record as required by the Community School Administration. – Prepare lesson plan for course of study in accordance to the curriculum/syllabus guidelines and implement remedial program for pupil who require extra help. – Provide variety of materials and resources (computers, audiovisual aid), for pupil to explore and use for learning and imaginative play and also for presentation. – Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development. – Attend staff and professional meetings. – Coordinate with other staff and teachers to enhance individual goals and objectives attainment. – Contribute to develop and translate lessons plans for pupils. – Creates a flexible and favorable environment for pupil's safety, creative thinking and expose the pupils to potential careers. – Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Requirements for the position: – B.ED OR BA in any related discipline, PGDE preferred. – Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Language. – 3-5 years of experience in teaching in a multi-cultural environment. – Must be computer literate.
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Other requirements, abilities for the position: – Ability to be a Role model. – Experience teaching young children. – Passion for teaching and love for children. – Ability to create a healthy classroom environment.
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