ECDE Teachers Job Beacon of Hope Vocational Training College

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the general oversight of all teaching and learning processes that take place on a day-to-day basis in the school. The bearer ensures this is successful by coordinating the overall engagement and welfare of the learners.

Key Responsibilities

RI. Class management

• Maintain a daily informative, educative and promotional communication with the parents/guardians in his/her class through the students’ diaries and keep the office of the headteacher abreast with such communication as need may be.
• Maintain high standards of discipline, class control and order in his/her classroom and foster a sense of community among the young learners.
• Supervise the learners in his/her class at all times including during breaks and meal times to ensure their optimum safety.
• Maintaining a conducive learning environment
• Handling disciplinary issues
• Fostering a positive atmosphere where learners feel engaged and motivated to learn

R2.   Curriculum Implementation

• Ensure that all assessment reports are recorded in time and that all end term reports are done in time and the development and performance of the students in his/her class is discussed with their respective parents/guardians and a report of the same submitted to the headteacher not later than the following day.
• Planning and executing lessons that align with curriculum designs and promotes social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
• Ensure that learners receive a well-rounded education
• Assess learners’ progress through observation, informal assessments and formal evaluations.
• Provide constructive feedback to learners, parents/guardians and other stake holders.
• Adapting teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and address the unique strengths and weakness of each learner.
• Academic excellence-ensure that all assessments are done, recorded to adhere with the given deadline.
• Incorporate modern teaching tools and methodologies to enhance the learning experiences of learners.

R3. Enrolment and Retention

• Promote marketing activities and initiatives by the school
• Ensure quality service delivery.
• Establish strong relationships with both learners and parents/guardians.
• Communicate to parents effectively.
• Provide personalized learning experiences.

R4. Co-curricular Activities

• Organize, participate and supervise the co-curricular activities.
• Nurture creativity, social skills, physical development and emotional well-being.
• Encourage participation, teamwork and cooperation fostering a sense of belonging and
• Assess learners’ interests and strengths to tailor the activities that cater to their individual needs.

R5. Discipline

• Maintain high standards of discipline of learners at all times
• Maintain professional conducts, ethical standards and comply with administrative
• Set clear and age-appropriate behavioral expectations.
• Promote social-emotional development by teaching conflict resolution skills.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment.

R6. Value-Based Character Formation

• Participate in guidance and counselling activities
• Participate in weekly devotion
• Participate in spiritual nurture activities
• Participate in mentorship programs and activities in the school.
• Create a supportive and nurturing environment where learners learn and practice values such as honesty, kindness, empathy, respect, cooperation and responsibility.
• Incorporate moral lessons into daily routines and interactions to help reinforce values.
• Collaborate with parents to reinforce values at home for holistic development

R7. Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in other programs and activities organized by BoH such as medical camps, sports extravaganzas etc.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).

Level of Education:

• Minimum of an ECDE Diploma and Competence Based Curriculum training.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications:

• A Certificate/ Diploma in Leadership, Guidance and Counseling or any other relevant course is an added advantage.

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Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required:

• Must be diligent, honest and responsible
• Must possess child friendly attitude
• Excellent communication skills with effective verbal and listening skills.
• Must be flexible, creative and innovative.
• Must have relevant teaching experience in lower primary school.
• Must have strong interpersonal relation and team orientation skills.
• Must have initiative and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Job experience

• At least two years teaching experience and exposure in a busy school environment.

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