The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the Institute\u2019s Headquarters in Ibadan.
Position:ย Information, Communication and Technology Teacherย ย
Contract: ย 3-year renewable contract ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 13 September 2024
DUTIES:
Classroom Management responsibilities
Ensure a physically and emotionally safe environment for students through positive framing, kind communication with students and adults, and predictable, consistent routines. Use classroom and behavioral management strategies that are positive, structured, consistent, respectful, and responsive to student needs, to build a safe, orderly, inclusive, and positive classroom community. Use a wide array of data to make instructional choices and create specific action plans to increase student achievement, including dynamic student grouping for small group instruction. Utilize an effective approach to behavior management, time management, classroom organization and appearance, planning, teaching, and monitoring learning. Demonstrate an understanding of inquiry and give students choices to show their understanding. Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all students in activities.ย Promote independence and employ strategies to recognize and reward achievement of self-reliance. Respect all deadlines set out by the PYP Coordinator and the Head teacher and keep proper documentation.
Curriculum related responsibilities
Plan, execute and assess ICT learning within the agreed school ICT curriculum framework collaboratively with the PYP Coordinator and class teachers. Write and implement learning objectives that are challenging and measurable. Ensure that all aspects of the IB PYP continuum are fully integrated into all learning including the Approaches to Learning, the IB Learner profile and Voice, Choice and Ownership. Prepare teaching and learning documents in line with the school policy Provide the materials necessary to class teachers including but not limited to, input to weekly plans, contributions to unit planners and portfolio materials.ICT Support Roles
Collegiate Responsibilities & Expectations
Understand and live the school\u2019s mission. Contribute positively to staff morale. Work as a team player. Maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, line managers, and administrators. Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, and staff. Take part in all training provided by the school, both internal and external. Be prepared to report back about training and/or provide in-service to colleagues. Actively participate in Appraisal Procedures. Represent the school by being a good role model. Model the qualities of the IB learner profile and attitudes and be an active member of the learning community.ย
Other responsibilities
Take an active role in the wider community, participating in extracurricular activities, school trips, and extension activities as necessary. Use all school resources effectively with appropriate consideration of financial and environmental impact of all decisions with particular attention to IITA\u2019s commitment to build an ecologically sound future that takes into account the issues of climate change. Be responsible for communicating effectively with external stakeholders as parents on the individual progress of students through all means used at The International School of IITA. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for: report cards, parent meetings upon school\u2019s or parents\u2019 request. Take on active supervision during scheduled duties. Maintain confidentiality of privileged information about students, faculty members, and administration. Coordinate appropriate and ongoing displays of student work. Read and properly use the IB guidelines for PYP. Perform any other related-task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc/HND in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, with a minimum of five (5) years\u2019 experience in an international school approved by an international school\u2019s association or body (e.g IBO, CIE, AISEN, COBIS, CIS, AISA).
COMPETENCIES:
ย The ideal candidate must:
Have good communication skill (writing, reading and speaking) Have ability to teach children. Ability to teach ICT to both Primary and Secondary level.Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.