Elementary School Teacher - Ibeju/Lekki

High quality, dedicated teachers who have a professional and personal dedication to student achievement are the single most important factor to the success of students and the school. Therefore, recruiting and selecting the best teaching staff is of paramount importance to our success.
Each of our teachers will be supported by:
Attending a new staff orientation
Professional development sessions that target:
Working alongside students with disabilities, specifically students with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders
Conceptual understanding and planning using the Common Core Standards
Deep knowledge of the curricular programs used in the school
Delivery of instruction
Intensive methodology in scaffolding curriculum to meet diverse learners
Developing assessments to track effectiveness of lessons
Higher-order thinking
Inquiry-based learning
Classroom management
Including families as partners
Responsibilities of our Teaching Staff:
Belief System
Have an unyielding belief that all students will achieve
Desire to tailor instruction and “think outside of the box” to expose students to high quality and meaningful instruction at all times
Planning and Preparation
Set and hold students accountable for high academic and behavioral standards
Design rigorous, inquiry-based lessons
Immediately adjust lessons and teaching style if it is not resulting in academic and emotional growth
Consider the various learning styles of students when planning and implement opportunities for all students to participate in every lesson
Delivery of Instruction
Deliver fast paced and stimulating lessons
Classroom Management and Classroom Culture
Maintain impeccable order in the classroom with clear expectations and routines
Develop and maintain a phenomenal room environment that is clean, organized and student centered
Developing as a Professional
Willingness to give and accept feedback in order to promote professional growth
Willingness to be a public learner and participate in learning opportunities with colleagues
Student Data and Assessments
Develop and implement frequent assessments
Use informal and formal assessments to adjust teaching practices
Communicate assessment data with students and families
Maintain student portfolios
Create and implement performance based tasks for multiple subject areas
Participate in frequent review of student assessment data with supervisors
Professionalism and Skills
Impeccable teacher attendance and punctuality is expected
Superior communication skills
Strong work ethic
Educational Background and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated success working with