Associate Early Years Educator

Job Description

• We are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed female Associate Early Years Educatorto join our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team.
• We welcome applications from qualified and experienced Early Years Educators with a strong passion for early childhood development and an understanding of the British Early Years Curriculum.
• Successful candidates will be responsible for supporting and extending the learning of children through high-quality teaching, play-based learning, and nurturing care.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills – Essential Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered:

• Minimum academic qualification of B.Ed., B.A., B.Sc., HND, or PGDE in Early Childhood Education from a recognised institution
• A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar role, with a demonstrable understanding of Early Childhood Education.
• Must reside in Ibadan, within reasonable commuting distance of Jericho, Ibadan
• Ability to teach phonics, or a willingness to be trained in phonics instruction
• Competence in teaching early mathematics and literacy, with a clear understanding of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies
• Experience in supporting handwriting development in young learners
• Possession of creative teaching skills such as music, dance, drama, and arts & crafts is essential
• Excellent English language skills – written, spoken, and reading – are mandatory
• Proficient in the use of basic computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, internet browsing) to support teaching and learning
• Strong classroom management and effective teaching skills
• Ability to engage and motivate young learners through play-based learning, promoting emotional, social, and educational development
• Enthusiastic, innovative, and dynamic in delivering lesson plans tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Able to design and maintain stimulating classroom displays of a high standard
• Capable of creating vibrant indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage independent learning
• Sound understanding of safeguarding principles and a commitment to child protection
• Demonstrates consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
• Must bring a positive attitude, patience, a good sense of humour, and the energy required to work effectively with young children