Elementary School Teacher

Job Summary

• Conducts daily health checks for pupils and recommends them to school clinic when required;
• Uses wide range of teaching methods and aids to make learning as fun;
• Utilizes modern technology in the classroom (e.g. SMART Board, MS Office) etc;.
• Keeps students books and reading material in proper storage area;
• Demonstrates ability to innovate, excite and inspire children and colleagues;
• Actively participates in school activities, such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, trips and visits and fundraising ventures;
• Supports the work of the Parent Teacher Association by attending events and providing factual feedback to parents;
• Marks class attendance registers, and manages and controls pupils’ absence
• Participates in the school’s Performance Management process and opportunities for Continued Professional Development, including attending INSET;
• Undertakes cover duties for colleagues as assigned by the Headmaster/SLT;
• Attends and contributes to staff meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the work of the school as a whole;
• Promotes and participates in after school activities organized at school
• Supports the social development and well-being of their class of students through a range of strategies e.g activities program and cultural events
• Participates in the development of the schools’ standards based assessment and reporting practices
• Develops, delivers and leads professional learning for colleagues to improve classroom practice
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with student, parents and teachers
• Demonstrated commitment to student welfare and the capacity to make a positive contribution to the transformational journey of the school
• Demonstrated capacity to work with students who are bilingual, with English as their second language
• Treats all stakeholders of the school community, including pupils, parents, colleagues and governors with consideration and respect;
• Alerts to and reports appropriately, any behaviour that may indicate that a pupil is at risk of harm;
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date pupils records (pupil portfolios, assessment/report grades, reading records, fees follow-ups etc.)
• Builds relationships with all school stakeholders. Acts as single point of contact for pupils and parents;
• Liaises with subject teachers, student counsellor and parents regarding the provision and following of special educational needs as required;
• Ensures the provision and attendance of support classes where necessary (liaises with subject teachers, activities coordinator, head of primary / secondary and parents as necessary);
• Designs, prepares and delivers engaging lessons appropriate for all students;
• Monitors pupils’ progress and keeps record on their development. Provides support and guidance to underachieving students;
• Prepares and monitors IEP’s – Individual Education Plan for underachieving pupils;
• Ensures that teaching meets all the needs of students, including effective management of behaviour;
• Maintains class discipline and encourages learning participation in the class;
• Controls and oversees the use and storage of books and other teaching resources provided for class usage;
• Encourages overall growth of pupils by participation in extracurricular activities and academic excellence in competitive tests;
• Strives balance between academics and overall pupil development by participation in sports, art, drama, music etc.;

Requirements for Elementary School Teachers

• Bachelor’s degree
• PGCE or teaching Qualification and educational degree in area of specialization.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience.
• Native English speakers only