Latest Job Vacancies at Young Readers Library, 5th Feb., 2019

Young Readers Library – A book club that ignites the reader within your child, builds language, vocabulary, Comprehension among other skills.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Office Administrator

Location: Abuja

Duties

• Create and edit e-mails, letters, memoranda, templates, policies and procedures.
• Help with office management activity.
• Perform additional clerical duties as assigned.

Training Available:

• A one morning induction and introduction to the Office and its Services.
• Shadowing sessions with other staff to gain confidence and knowledge.

Requirements, Skills & Experience

• Qualification: HND/OND
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Accounting Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally with staff and members of the public.
• Takes initiative and can work with little or no supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coordinate work smoothly and multi-task with other teams and departments
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills
• Clear, confident, and succinct oral and written communication skills
• Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the job
• Respects that confidentiality is required in this position
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Must be Social media Savvy
• Must have People management skills.

Other Requirements:

• A credible reference will be needed as the role involves interaction with children.
• Must be available Monday-Friday 8am – 4pm

Job Title: Lead Teacher, Early Years Foundation Stage

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) comprises of the Reception Year and also the Nursery.
• The EYFS Curriculum guides the learning and teaching process and helps us to establish an optimum learning environment in our classes.

Responsibilities

• As an early years teacher, you’ll be concerned with helping children to achieve early learning goals. He/she must be able to motivate and stimulate a child’s learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience.
• Provide pastoral care and support to children and give them with a secure learning environment.
• Assist with the development of a child’s personal, social, language and physical coordination abilities.
• Develop and produce visual aids and teaching resources.
• Encourage mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play help children develop curiosity and knowledge.
• Work with others, including teaching assistants and nursery nurses as well as volunteer helpers, to plan and coordinate work both indoors and outdoors.
• Share knowledge gained with other practitioners and build and maintain relationships with parents observe, assess and record each child’s progress.
• Ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the nursery or school.
• Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.

Qualifications

• He/she must have at least 3 years working experience with the EYFS Curriculum.
• You must have an experience working with the British Curriculum. Applicants who have completed Early years initial teacher training (EYITT) course is an added advantage.
• He/She should have a full-time degree in an early childhood-related subject.

Job Title: Saturday Book Club Volunteer

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Part Time
Job Field: Education / Teaching Internships / Volunteering

Purpose of the Role

• To read to children, support them in completing their journals and perform other duties as assigned.

Duties

• Plan, organize and implement the Saturday book-clubs at our centres.
• Prepare and organise the set up of any equipment or resources for sessions.
• Assist the children with completing their journals
• Any other associated tasks as required for the role.

Skills & Experience Required / Desired

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally with library staff, other volunteers and members of the public, especially children.
• Previous experience of working with children and participating in children’s activities.
• Reliable, confident and responsible individual, with enthusiasm and effective interpersonal skills.
• The ability to cope with the duties and responsibilities of the post and the associated environment, including an understanding of health & safety.
• Corp members are encouraged to apply

Training Available:

• A one morning induction and introduction to the library and Library Services.
• Shadowing sessions with other library staff to gain confidence and knowledge.

Other Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 months commitment is required.
• A credible reference will be needed as the role involves interaction with children.
• Must be available Saturdays 10am-4pm

Deadline: 15th February, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career2youngreaderslibrary@gmail.com