Position: Lower Primary School Teacher (P.3)

Reports To: School Administrator and Director of Studies

Key Duties & Responsibilities

A. Instructional Planning & Lesson Delivery

Curriculum Alignment: Design and implement termly Schemes of Work and daily Lesson Plans.
Learning Aids Production: Innovatively design and utilize low-cost, locally sourced teaching and learning materials to make abstract concepts concrete.

B. Promoting Discipline, Morals, and Values

Positive Discipline Modeling: Manage learner behavior firmly but gently, adhering strictly to the Ministry of Education's ban on corporal punishment. Utilize positive reinforcement, counseling, and guidance techniques.
Routine Habit Formation: Teach and enforce everyday classroom rules, respecting peers, queuing orderly during assemblies/meals, and practicing good manners.
Behavioral Tracking: Monitor and report persistent indiscipline or sudden behavioral changes to the Head Teacher for timely guidance and counseling intervention.

C. Enforcing Smartness, Personal Hygiene, and Grooming

Daily Inspection: Conduct morning inspections of all pupils to ensure high standards of personal cleanliness, including clean uniforms, clipped fingernails, combed hair, and polished shoes.
Hygiene Mentorship: Actively teach foundational life skills regarding personal hygiene, including proper hand washing protocols, dental care, and the correct use of sanitation facilities.
Role Modeling: Maintain an exemplary standard of personal smartness, professional dress code, and organized workspace, serving as a direct visual example for early-grade learners.

D. Institutional Leadership and Leadership in Co-Curricular Activities

Leadership: Teacher will accept delegated leadership responsibilities, including acting as Teacher on Duty, serving as extracurricular patron and enforcer of school policies.
Talent Identification: Actively organize, coach, and supervise pupils in early childhood co-curricular activities, including Music, Dance, and Drama (MDD), physical education, athletics, and indoor games.
Club Coordination: Lead or support school clubs tailored for lower primary (such as Wildlife, Debating, or Health clubs) to develop socialization skills and boost pupils' confidence.
Event Support: Cooperate with fellow staff to prepare pupils for internal and external school competitions, sports days, and community exhibition events.

E. Continuous Assessment, Safeguarding, and Parent Relations

Formative Tracking: Implement continuous assessment strategies to track early-grade reading, writing, and arithmetic progress (the 3 Rs).
Child Welfare Tracking: Maintain up-to-date Progress Records, learner profiles, and daily attendance registers to track individual milestones and curb early truancy.
Parental Engagement: Routinely engage parents and guardians on School Visitation Days and through direct communications to discuss learner progress, smartness, behavioral development, and home-based reading habits.

3. Key Deliverables & Performance Indicators

Weekly submission of complete Lesson Plans to the DoS.
Assessment Portfolio: Fully completed learner continuous assessment and terminal report cards delivered on schedule.
Classroom Smartness & Order: A visibly clean, vibrant classroom featuring interactive learning corners, with pupils who consistently display good grooming and tidy uniforms.
Active Co-Curricular Log: Documented participation or leadership in assigned school duties, sports, clubs, or MDD rehearsals.

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section

Primary Teacher

Good Day Nursery and Primary School