Secondary Math Teacher, American International School of Lagos, Nigeria Teacher

This school is based in Lagos, Nigeria and is looking for a Secondary Math Teacher – (IBDP-6-10 ) -Possible HOD opportunities

We started the first day of our first year with only 30 students. The year was 1964. Now, nearly 60 years later, we’re still here, still teaching, still learning, and still developing friendships that span the globe and will last a lifetime. And as each school year ends, with sadness and excitement, we’re still saying “farewell and until we meet again” to our graduates as they embark on their educational journey at Universities throughout the world.

Qualification & Background:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years of experience of full time teaching at a progressive and/or international school community. .
Current international qualification / certification in teaching area.
Experience serving a school that is the “hub of the community”.

Knowledge Base:

Knowledge and understanding of:

• Child development: the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children
• Understanding by Design (UbD) or “backwards design”
• standards based assessment and reporting
• high impact research-based instructional strategies
• classroom management and positive discipline
• child protection and safeguarding practices
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Skills and Aptitudes:
Exceptional verbal, written, and communications skills.
IT skills; ability to use technology applications that enhance learning, communication, and school improvement efforts.
Commitment to inclusion and ensuring that students feel a sense of belonging.
Ability to differentiate instruction (scaffolding, grouping practices, choice, etc.) in order to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
Willingness to make a positive difference in the lives of students beyond the classroom.
Ability to provide feedback that is targeted, timely, and actionable.
Comfort with multiple perspectives and their place within the classroom and community.
Results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform teaching and learning.
Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to AISL stakeholders: students, colleagues, parents
Comfort with the uncertainty and ambiguity in the developing world.