STEM Teacher

Location: Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

Reports to: Head of School

Job Type: Full-time

Job Duties:

• Teach and manage an organized and professional classroom that is conducive to learning and development in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
• Maintain accurate records of each student’s academic progress using both school-wide and classroom-based assessments.
• Plan and implement daily lessons that align with the school’s STEM curriculum and academic standards.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies and tools to engage students and enhance learning, including project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and technology-enhanced learning.
• Provide support to individual students and groups through flexible groups, workshops, and other differentiation models.
• Establish consistent classroom routines and expectations to promote learning.
• Maintain an organized and inviting physical environment.
• Handle stressful situations with grace, patience, understanding, and flexibility.
• Foster respectful partnerships with families through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences
• Encourage parent involvement through volunteer opportunities.
• Work with a diverse team of educators and administrators to carry out the school’s mission, vision, and values.
• Attend in-service activities and staff meetings to contribute to the development of the curriculum and assess its effectiveness in the classroom.
• Consult with school administration and specialists to address the needs of struggling and gifted students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
• Continuously seek out professional development opportunities, including attending workshops, seminars, and courses related to STEM and technology education

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM field
• Three years of teaching experience in STEM or a related subject area at the required grade levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a valid teaching certification.
• Experience using technology to enhance learning, including interactive boards and multimedia instruments.
• Flexibility in attitude and teaching styles associated with private school education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, STEM, or related field
• Five years of teaching experience in STEM or a related subject area
• Familiarity with coding, robotics, and other cutting-edge technologies in the field of STEM
• Bilingual language skills

Required Documents:

• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter
• Minimum of two recommendation letters (at least one from a former or current supervisor)
• Copy of official transcripts (if offered the position)

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ado-Ekiti: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Undergraduate (Preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 6 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Ado-Ekiti (Preferred)

Application Deadline: 19/04/2024