FEMALE NURSERY TEACHERS

We are a new private International School located in Jericho, Ibadan; offering the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers (up to age five)

We seek to employ experienced early years teachers.

NURSERY Teachers will be responsible for children within 15 months – 5 years age range.

• The preferred candidate must have a degree in education (B.Ed.) Childhood Education or related degree in Education. A Montessori qualification is an added advantage
• You must have a minimum of 4 years verifiable Early Years teaching experience
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and experience of teaching phonics is desirable and an added advantage.
• Observation, planning and assessment skills are required to ensure the quality of learning is sustained
• You should be enthusiastic and confident in your abilities to engage children and extend their learning through play, enabling their emotional, social and educational development.
• You must be able to manage your own work load as well as able to meet set targets.
• You must be able to work outside regular office hours; including holidays and occasional weekends as the demand may be
• To complement your qualification and experience, you will come with patience, a good sense of humour and great stamina to keep up with the needs and energy of a large group of young, lively children
• Creative skills such as music, dance, drama, arts and crafts are also advantageous
• You must have excellent English Language skills (clear written and spoken) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills. 
• As you will be observing and recording children's growth and development using electronic portfolios, you are required to have a good level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities and duties:

1. Planning and presenting lessons that are fun and educational for the children in accordance with the curriculum
2. Collaborating with other teachers to ensure that the school fosters a safe, home-like environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child
3. Liaising with and meeting with parents, in order to promote our ‘Parent/Teacher Partnership’
4. Managing day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunch time and rest time for the children
5. Observing, assessing and recording children’s progress using electronic portfolios
6. Ensuring the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside of the  school

We offer:

• Competitive Salary
• A supportive working environment
• High-quality and tailored opportunities for your continued professional development.
• Strong structures, systems and policies which support and make expectations clear and achievable

If this sounds like the role for you - please send your CV and cover letter detailing how you fit into the role

• Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory employment checks. References will be requested prior to interview for those shortlisted ONLY.
• If you do not hear from us, it means you have not been selected on this occasion