ECD & P1 Teacher at Cornerstone Preparatory Academy

Duties for the ECD & P1 Teacher Job

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans, while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities and be able to use relevant technology to support instruction
• Identify, select and use different instructional resources and methods in educational activities
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Measure and evaluate individual student’s overall and holistic performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and other assignments
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage overall student behavior and discipline in and out of class by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, in accordance with established disciplinary systems of the school
• With guidance from the chaplain, perform certain pastoral duties including student support and counseling students with academic problems
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• Participate in departmental, staff and parent meetings
• Attend scheduled teacher training sessions and participate actively
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff and management
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

ECD & P1 Teacher Job Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate in Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Primary Teacher Education (P1) from a recognized college
• At least 5 years teaching experience at ECD or primary school levels respectively
• Willing to work under high pressure and for flexible hours
• Must demonstrate passion for teaching and children
• Extra training beyond P1 level an added advantage

Desirable attributes

• Talented in co-curricular activities.
• Portrays leadership skills and is a team player and good in interpersonal skill.
• Must have had C+ and above in K.C.S.E.
• Energetic, flexible and open minded.
• Teachable, self-motivated with self-confidence
• Have a desire to face challenges and grow in new ways.
• Excellence in communication with good command of English language.