A school in Abuja is recruiting Early years teachers, also known as nursery teachers specialists in early childhood and children’s development. 

Responsibilities

• motivate and stimulate a child’s learning abilities, encouraging learning through experience
• provide pastoral care and support to children within a secure learning environment
• aid 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 setting
• attend staff meetings and staff training days
• keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.
• a sense of humour and the ability to keep things in perspective
• ideas and creativity to plan resources and carry out activities such as dance, drama, music, arts and crafts
• stamina to keep up with the needs and energy of a large group of lively children.