Early Years Teacher at Shirley Treasures Schools

Shirley Treasures Schools is a Reggio Emilia inspired early years education Centre. We are located in Abuja.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Early Years Teacher

Location: Abuja

Description / Responsibilities

• Motivate and stimulate a child’s learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience
• Help children develop curiosity and knowledge
• Work with others, 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
• Attend staff meetings and staff training days
• Provide care and support to children within 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
• Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.

Requirements

• BSc in Education preferably early childhood education.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Good organisational skills to plan the day and respond to the different needs of the children you teach
• The ability to inspire and enthuse young children
• Energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience and a caring nature
• An understanding of the needs and feelings of children
• Ability to work independently with children, as well as being able to work in the wider nursery/school team
• A sense of humour and the ability to keep things in perspective.
• 3 – 5 years Experience.
• You will need stamina to keep up with the needs and energy of a large group of young, lively children, and creative skills such as music, dance, drama, arts and crafts will come in useful.

Deadline: 10th November, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: admin@shirleytreasures.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.