Position Summary:
Reporting to the School Principal, the Junior Secondary School teacher will be responsible for teaching her/his subjects of specialization, day to day classroom management including maintaining high standards in discipline, academics and talent development, maintaining positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues. S/he will be required to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

S/he will undertake various duties, which include but are not limited to:
 Prepare lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.
 Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
 Integrate performing arts, visual arts and sports in his/her curriculum delivery
 Prepare, administer and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress
 Prepare materials for classroom activities
 Adapt teaching methods and instruction materials to meet varying students’ needs and interests
 Maintain accurate and complete student’s records as required
 Maintain and keep learners progress records,
 Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and determine priority resources for children’s needs
 Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
 Attend professional meetings, teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
 Confer with other teachers to plan and schedule lessons following the approved curriculum
 Attend staff meetings and serve in committees as required

Additional responsibility:

 Budget: Working with the principal and HOD’s, the staff will develop the annual operation budget for the department/subject needs.

Performs other reasonable tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Formal qualifications & Experience Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts and Sports.
Must have three years of teaching experience.
Must have a Teachers Service Commission certificate
Have good working skills with technology such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
A good communicator, able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
Problem solving skills, proactive in identifying issues and addressing these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
Knowledge in data collection, analysis and utilization in academic management
Demonstrated ability to monitor academic performance and institute necessary remedial measures as need arises.

Desirable Behavior

 Role model of the organization’s values both internally and externally
 Ability to engage sensitively with members of the school community and partners
 A proactive problem solver and strategic thinker.
 A team player.
 Manages changes easily.
 Innovative and creative